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26-58124 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Published: Oct 9, 2026

Updated: Oct 11, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering, information and communication technology and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Laboratory. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

26-58124 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System Solicitation Closes at 02 :00 PM on 26 October 2026 Time Zone EDT RETURN BIDS TO: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Statement of Requirement Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System. The National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC) Centre for Drone Innovation (CDI), part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL), requires one (1) integrated topo bathymetric LiDAR system deployable from NRC’s medium class Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to support research, development, testing, method validation, and operational deployments. The system must capture above water topography and shallow water bathymetry within a single factory integrated payload and deliver survey grade outputs through a manufacturer supported hydrographic processing workflow. BACKGROUND: LiDAR is used to generate high accuracy topographic data and digital elevation models by measuring precise distances between a sensor and target surfaces. Conventional topographic LiDAR typically operates at near infrared wavelengths that do not penetrate water, so surveys end at the water surface. To characterize shorelines and other shallow water features within a single survey, a topo bathymetric capability is required to detect both the water surface and submerged bottom under suitable conditions. To support dual use applications such as shoreline mapping, shallow water target detection, wildfire resource assessment, infrastructure inspection, emergency response, and evaluation of potential autonomous landing sites, the Remote Sensing Imaging Group (RSIG) within the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) requires an integrated topo bathymetric LiDAR system deployable from NRC’s medium class RPAS. RSIG, with support from NRC’s Design and Fabr. UNSPSC: *Land surveying instruments (*41114200). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Lowest Price. Trade Agreements: *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents. Regions: *World

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About National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has issued 232 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Research & Innovation, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 9, 2026.

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