This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Black Press
Contract value
CAD $42.3K
Award date
2025-04-03
Supplier location
Ladysmith, British Columbia
Request for Proposal
Full description
The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the services of a printing company to print the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt newspaper, known as the Lookout, and drop them off at an accessible location in Victoria for separate distribution.
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Basic information
Reference
WS4873275065-Doc5016031199
Solicitation no.
WS4873275065
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 82000000 — Editorial and Design and Graphic and Fine Art Services
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TCI Translators Conference Interpreters Inc. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.
