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Mapping Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

Department of Industry (ISED)

Published: Nov 12, 2026

Updated: Nov 13, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry and Research sectors, with a focus on Manufacturing and 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 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking professional services to conduct a comprehensive assessment and mapping of Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The work involves identifying and analyzing Canadian capabilities, assets, firms, research institutions, industry associations, government programs, and test facilities across five technology domains: robotics and automation, additive manufacturing, smart factories and digitally enabled production systems, advanced materials and composites manufacturing, and advanced tooling and precision manufacturing. The Contractor will assess Canada's strengths, weaknesses, gaps, sovereign capabilities, and national security considerations; benchmark Canadian capabilities against leading international jurisdictions; estimate market opportunities and investment requirements; and provide strategic recommendations to support future policy development, investment prioritization, workforce development, and ecosystem coordination. Deliverables include a draft report, a comprehensive final report, supporting annexes and data sources, and a presentation deck.. UNSPSC: *Mapping (*81151601). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement

Data provenance

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

About Department of Industry (ISED)

Department of Industry (ISED) has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Industry & Manufacturing 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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Industry (ISED) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.