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Long-Endurance, Electric-Powered, Hybrid Gyroplane–Helicopter Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS).

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Published: Aug 12, 2026

Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering, health and medical services and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Laboratory and Software. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 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 the supply of goods in the architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Centre for Drone Innovation, part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory, has a requirement for the supply of one (1) long endurance, fully electric, hybrid gyroplane–helicopter vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), Airial UAS GHX25 or equivalent, including ground control station software, flight battery and charger, one (1) additional flight battery, and manufacturer-provided training, suitable for the integration and deployment of specialized scientific and remote-sensing payloads over extended survey areas and in confined, remote and operationally demanding environments.. UNSPSC: *Reconnaissance helicopters (*25131904). Method: Advance contract award notice. Trade Agreements: *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has issued 175 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 26 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Research & Innovation, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 12, 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 27, 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 National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.