Tenders/MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Aircraft System Deconfliction

MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Aircraft System Deconfliction

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Sep 23, 2026

Updated: Sep 24, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the information and communication technology, security and defense, transport and logistics, trade and industry and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Maritime, Defense and Manufacturing. 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 grants in the information and communication technology sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

*Please note that the ISC website will be available on September 23, 2026* This Challenge Notice is issued under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program (ISC) Call for Proposals 004 (EN578-24ISC4). For general ISC information, Offerors can visit the ISC website at: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en Please refer to the Solicitation Documents Innovative Solutions Canada Program Call for Proposals – 004 - Tender Notice | CanadaBuys https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 which contains the process for submitting a proposal. Steps to apply: Step 1: Read this challenge. Step 2: Read the Call for Proposals : https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 Step 3: Propose your solution here : https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/minerva-initiative-uncrewed-aircraft-system-deconfliction Challenge title: MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Aircraft System Deconfliction Challenge sponsor: Department of National Defense (DND) Funding Mechanism: Contract MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE: $500,000.00 CAD Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge. Phase 2: - The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $500,000.00 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required. - The maximum duration for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 15 months (excluding submission of the final report). - Estimated number of Phase 2 contracts: 5 This disclosure is made in good faith and does not commit Canada to award any contract for the total approximate funding. Final decisions on the number of Phase 2 awards will be made by Canada on the basis of factors such as evaluation results, departmental priorities and availability of funds. Canada reserves the right to make partial awards and to negotiate project scope changes. Note: Selected co. UNSPSC: *Manufacturing technology research and development services (*81141900). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Selection: Variations or combinations of the above methods. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. 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 1,927 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 392 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 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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 Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.