Tenders/Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) - Data Hub Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) - D

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) - Data Hub Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) - D

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Oct 19, 2026

Updated: Oct 21, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Software and Hardware. 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 information and communication technology 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

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is providing advance notice of its intention to issue a new Invitation to Qualify (ITQ-D) in support of the Enterprise Data Hub initiative. PSPC has previously conducted procurement and industry engagement activities related to the Enterprise Data Hub, including previous Invitations to Qualify. PSPC now intends to launch a new ITQ-D through CanadaBuys. This Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) is being published for information purposes only to provide interested suppliers with advance awareness of the forthcoming procurement opportunity. No solicitation documents are being released through this notice, and suppliers are not required to respond at this time. The forthcoming ITQ-D will set out the applicable requirements, qualification process, evaluation criteria, and instructions for participation. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor CanadaBuys for the release of the ITQ-D and any related procurement notices. For additional background on the Enterprise Data Hub initiative and industry engagement activities conducted to date, interested suppliers may also review the previously published Summary of Feedback and Outcomes Report.. UNSPSC: *Software or hardware engineering (*81111500). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on October 19, 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 2,118 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 361 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: October 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services 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.