Canadian Patrol Submarine (CPS) Advisory Consultant Tasking - ACAN

Department of National Defence (DND)

Published: Jun 26, 2026

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the security and defense sector. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 12, 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 consulting in the security and defense sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Department of National Defence has a requirement to engage an advisory services firm to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP). The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the government’s intention to award a contract for these services to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period. If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to a full tendering process on either the government's electronic tendering service or through traditional means, in order to award the contract. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected supplier.. UNSPSC: *Management advisory services (*80100000). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA). Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on June 26, 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 852 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 176 currently open and 59 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Security, Defense & Justice 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 12, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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.