Tenders/Enabling Technology for Future Missions

Enabling Technology for Future Missions

Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Published: Oct 15, 2026

Updated: Oct 16, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Research, architecture and engineering and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Scientific Research and Software. 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 consulting in the Research 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BACKGROUND The Space Technology Development Program (STDP) mandate is to formulate, implement and manage contracted out research and development (R&D) projects in response to identified needs. Its objectives are to develop and demonstrate strategic technologies that have a strong potential for reducing technical uncertainties for future Canadian space activities. The STDP will therefore support the development of technologies to meet the current and future needs of the Canadian Space Program. OBJECTIVES The objective of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to enable the development of Space Technologies that are in line with the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) priorities and mission roadmaps. For the Priority Technology (PT) specified herein (see APPENDIX A-5 of ANNEX A), the work solicited is the development and advancement of the technology (Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)), (see APPENDIX A-1 of ANNEX A) to reduce technical uncertainties and support approval and implementation of specific potential future space missions of interest to Canada.. UNSPSC: *Application or technology research and development service (*81141902). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Variations or combinations of the above methods. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *Quebec (except NCR)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on October 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 15, 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?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.