Growth and diversification options for Canadian softwood lumber

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Published: Sep 1, 2026

Updated: Sep 2, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry sector, with a focus on Market Development. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 16, 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 trade and industry 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 Natural Resources Canada is seeking a comprehensive analysis that identifies likely offshore growth markets for softwood lumber demand and evaluates Canada’s ability to compete in (sell to) those markets. This information will be used by the Project Authority to support internal analyses to inform and advise on related policy activities by the Government of Canada.. UNSPSC: *Market research (*80141500). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) has issued 78 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Trade & Commerce. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) 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 Trade & Commerce 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.