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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

W8703-270055 Marché de l’Initiative des drones de défense (IDD)

Supply arrangement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
July 31, 2031
Published
July 23, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarCommercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and ComponentsQuebec
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
AirShare Inc.
Contract value
CAD $1
Award date
2026-08-24
Supplier location
Ottawa, Ontario
Request for Supply Arrangement

Full description

CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission for the first round of the Supply Arrangement must be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT. All bids submitted after this date and time will be considered in future rounds. The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This Supply Arrangement will establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The DDI Marketplace is designed to provide Canada with rapid access to emerging technologies and operational capabilities through a flexible and streamlined procurement process. Information on an industry engagement event scheduled for July 30 at 13:00 EDT can be found in the attachments.

Selection criteria

Not applicable

AI Summary

Defence Drone Initiative for Canadian suppliers of Uncrewed Systems and services.

AI Analysis

Medium complexity

The Department of Public Works and Government Services is looking for Canadian suppliers to join the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace, which will provide the Canadian military with access to new technologies like drones and related services. This is an opportunity for businesses to become pre-qualified suppliers for various services and goods related to drones and autonomous systems. The goal is to create a flexible and fast way for the military to get the technologies they need.

What they need
  • Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (like drones)
  • counter-drone capabilities
  • communications and data systems
  • engineering and integration services
  • testing and training services
  • innovation and experimentation activities
Requirements & eligibility
  • No specific requirements are stated in the notice, but suppliers should review the attached documents and industry engagement event information for more details
How to read this tender
  • Pay close attention to the closing time and submission deadline, which is August 14, 2026, at 14:00 EDT, despite what other posting times may say
  • Review the attachments for information on an industry engagement event scheduled for July 30
  • Understand that this is a Supply Arrangement, which means the buyer is creating a pool of pre-qualified suppliers for future contracts
  • Look for the specific services and goods the buyer is looking for, such as drone systems and related services
Tips for small & mid-size suppliers
  • As a Canadian small or medium supplier, consider partnering with other businesses to increase your chances of being selected
  • Review the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and other trade agreements to see if they apply to this procurement
  • Consider the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) and how you can work with Indigenous businesses or communities
AI-generated · verify against the official documents

Basic information

Reference
WS5802684496-Doc5802800603
Solicitation no.
WS5802684496
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Supply Arrangement
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 25000000 — Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components
Limited tendering reason
None

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
? → July 31, 2031

Key dates

Published
July 23, 2026
Closes
July 31, 2031
Amendment no.
005
Amendment date
August 10, 2026

Contact

Contact
M••••••••, S••••• (D••/A••) (e•••••• / s••••••)
Email
s••••••••@•••••••.••.ca
Address
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End-user
Department of National Defence (DND)
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    2082169 ONTARIO INC
    2 contracts won· latest November 13, 2024
    CAD $2M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Bristow Instruments (1977) Ltd.
    2 contracts won· latest August 31, 2026
    CAD $1.2M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Albion Marine Solutions Ltd
    2 contracts won· latest August 11, 2026
    CAD $1.1M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Canadian Maritime Engineering Limited
    2 contracts won· latest July 29, 2026
    CAD $1.1M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Les Entreprises Samson Enterprises Ltee
    2 contracts won· latest July 17, 2026

2082169 ONTARIO 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.

Complete source record(29)
Title
W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace
Reference number
WS5802684496-Doc5802800603
Amendment number
005
Solicitation number
WS5802684496
Publication date
2026-07-23
Tender closing date
2031-07-31T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-08-10
Expected contract end date
2031-07-31
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*25132102
Unspsc description
*Military drone
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Supply Arrangement
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Not applicable
Limited tendering reason
None
Trade agreements
*None
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contracting entity name
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Contracting entity address line
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Contracting entity address city
Gatineau
Contracting entity address province
Quebec
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0S5
Contracting entity address country
Canada
End user entities name
Department of National Defence (DND)
End user entities address
101 Colonel By Dr,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A0K2,Canada
Contact info name
M••••••••, S••••• (D••/A••) (e•••••• / s••••••)
Contact info email
s••••••••@•••••••.••.ca
Tender description
CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission for the first round of the Supply Arrangement must be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT. All bids submitted after this date and time will be considered in future rounds. The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This Supply Arrangement will establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The DDI Marketplace is designed to provide Canada with rapid access to emerging technologies and operational capabilities through a flexible and streamlined procurement process. Information on an industry engagement event scheduled for July 30 at 13:00 EDT can be found in the attachments.

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