Tenders/Calcium Trisodium Pentetate (Ca-DTPA) ampoules

Calcium Trisodium Pentetate (Ca-DTPA) ampoules

Department of National Defence (DND)

Published: Nov 10, 2026

Updated: Nov 11, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Pharmaceuticals. 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 the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence (DND), through the Strategic Medical Countermeasures Program (SMCP) on behalf of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CF H Svcs Gp), has a requirement for the supply of Calcium Trisodium Pentetate (Ca-DTPA) ampoules for the treatment of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel who may have been exposed to radioactive contamination involving transuranic elements. The Ca-DTPA product must consist of sterile Calcium Trisodium Pentetate solution for injection, containing approximately 1,000 mg to 1,055 mg of active ingredient in a 5 mL ampoule suitable for intravenous administration. The product is intended for use as a medical countermeasure to enhance the elimination of internally deposited radioactive transuranic elements, including plutonium, americium and curium, following confirmed or suspected radiological exposure. The product must meet all applicable regulatory, quality assurance, packaging, labelling and shelf-life requirements specified in the solicitation documents. The initial requirement consists of the supply of 250 Ca-DTPA ampoules for delivery no later than 1 March 2027. The resulting contract is anticipated to be valid from contract award date to 31 March 2031 and includes additional scheduled deliveries of 250 ampoules in Fiscal Year 2027-2028 and 250 ampoules in Fiscal Year 2028-2029. The contract will also include an option for up to an additional 500 ampoules exercisable during the contract period. This procurement will be conducted through an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN). The Government of Canada has identified Heyl Chemisch-pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG as the only supplier currently known to satisfy the operational, clinical and technical requirements associated with this requirement. Suppliers that consider themselves fully qualified and capable of meeting the complete requirement may submit a Statement of Capabilities during the posting period. . UNSPSC: *Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products (*51000000). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on November 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of National Defence (DND)

Department of National Defence (DND) has issued 1,503 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 153 currently open and 59 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: November 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of National Defence (DND) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

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