Tenders/EW038-270709 - Northern Innovation Centre Conceptual Design Study – RFP

EW038-270709 - Northern Innovation Centre Conceptual Design Study – RFP

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Research and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Innovation. 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 services in the Research 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

Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. Public Works & Government Services Canada (PWGSC) requires the services of an architectural firm (Consultant), acting as the Prime Consultant with a multi-disciplinary team of sub-consultants for the delivery of services required for this project. The facility will be located at the Invuik Satellite Station Facility located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. The Inuvik Satellite Station Facility (ISSF) is an international, multi-use science and technology facility and is located approximately 200km north of the Arctic Circle. NRCan requires the consultant to investigate options of accommodating their program in a modular building vs typical northern construction. A Class C cost estimate and conceptual schematic options developed through this study to seek early project approval to determine the project’s future viability. NRCan requires Pre-design/ Functional Programming and Schematic services to support preliminary costing and design work for a new multi-use modular facility of approximately 1,277m², excluding supporting areas to be proposed by the Prime Consultant and team. For this project, scope is limited to NRCan program requirements only, with future stakeholder participation or expansion to be considered separately once confirmed. Project stakeholder requirements are outlined within the Terms of Reference. See the Terms of Reference for more details.. UNSPSC: *Architectural engineering (*81101508). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 14, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) has issued 1,903 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 381 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 21, 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 Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) 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 Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.