Catering Services

Department of National Defence (DND)

Published: Jul 13, 2026

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies, education and training and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Catering. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 27, 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 general supplies 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

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Catering Services

1. The Department of National Defence has a requirement for catering services in support of the Junior Canadian Rangers National Leadership Enhanced Training Session from 31 July - 10 August 2026 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The requirement is for the provision and delivery of Three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch and supper), seven days per week, for youth participants aged 15 to 18 years. Certain meals will need to be provided as field (haybox) meals when participants are not present at HMCS Cabot. The Contractor must provide all food preparation, beverages, delivery services, cutlery, dishes, condiments, and dietary accomodations as required. Meal services shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work and applicable food safety regulations.
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For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants.

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The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.. UNSPSC: *Banquet and catering services (*90101600). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Lowest Price. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Newfoundland and Labrador

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on July 13, 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 922 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 120 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: July 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services 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 27, 2026. You have 13 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.