Spectrum Auction Verification Services for the mmWave Auction

Department of Industry (ISED)

Published: Aug 25, 2026

Updated: Aug 31, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Software and Hardware. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 21, 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 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

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking an independent contractor to verify that the Power Auctions software correctly implements the final auction rules in accordance with the Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26 GHz and 38 GHz Bands for determining winning bidders and the prices they will pay. The contractor will develop and implement software based on the rules for the mmWave auction. The contractor will use this software to test and validate the Power Auctions software during the acceptance testing process in advance of the auction, as well as to verify the final allocation of the auction results. If a discrepancy is detected between Power Auctions' and the contractor's software, the contractor will work with ISED to identify the cause of the discrepancy and recommend and assist in implementing a solution. Temporary Contact for Solicitation Inquiries: For inquiries related to this solicitation submitted between the date of publication and end of day Monday, August 31, 2026, please direct correspondence to Davis Opie at davis.opie@ised-isde.gc.ca. After August 31, 2026, inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Authority identified in the solicitation documents.. UNSPSC: *Software or hardware engineering *Application programming services (*81111500 *81111504). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Variations or combinations of the above methods. Trade Agreements: *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). Regions: *National Capital Region (NCR)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 25, 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 41 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 25, 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 September 21, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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.

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.