APN - REPLACEMENT OF AIRFIELD LIGHTING POWER CENTRE (ALPC)

Defence Construction Canada - Western Region

Published: Aug 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 23, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power, governance and public administration, security and defense and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Trade Policy. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 21, 2026.

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 construction and civil works 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

Advance Procurement Notice REPLACEMENT OF AIRFIELD LIGHTING POWER CENTRE (ALPC) 4 WING COLD LAKE, ALBERTA (with Security Requirements) Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform contractors of an upcoming contract opportunity at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for the potential solicitation process, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding a potential contract, which includes security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested contractors to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that there is no guarantee that this contract will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. Description of the Project and Services 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta requires replacement of the existing Airfield Lighting Power Centre (ALPC) building with a new ALPC building. The project will improve the reliability and efficiency of electrical power supplied to the Airfield Lighting System and support continuous flying operations. The new system will supply power to new LED airfield lighting systems planned for installation over a five-year period starting in 2027. The existing ALPC will continue to power the existing incandescent lighting system until those systems have been replaced with LED systems. The Department of National Defence intends to retain a contractor for work including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: Civ. Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Defence Construction Canada - Western Region

Defence Construction Canada - Western Region has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 31 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Security, Defense & Justice, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. You have 60 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Defence Construction Canada - Western Region in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.