U-61 Cooling Plant Optimization

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Published: Jul 22, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and legal services sectors, with a focus on Anti Corruption. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 18, 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 architecture and engineering 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

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires construction services for the U-61 Cooling Plant Optimization project.

The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within 16 weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer. The anticipated start date is August 26, 2026.

Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility.
This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
The successful Bidder's personnel, as well as any subcontractor and its personnel, who are required to perform any part of the Work pursuant to the subsequent contract must meet the mandatory security. Individuals who do not have the required level of security will not be allowed on site. It is the responsibility of the successful Bidder to ensure that the security requirements are met throughout the performance of the contract. Canada will not be held liable or accountable for any delays or additional costs associated with the successful Bidder's non-compliance with the mandatory security requirement.

For any enquiries concerning the project security requirement during the bidding period, the Bidder/Tenderer must contact the Security Officer @ 613-993-8956.

MANDATORY SITE VISIT
1. There will be a site visit on July 29th and July 30th at 10:00am EDT.

Interested bidders are to meet at 1920 Research Private Bldg U-61, Ottawa, ON K1V 2B1.

2. The site visit for this project is MANDATORY, Bidders must attend one (1) of the two (2) site visits. The representative of the Bidder must sign the Site Visit Attendance Sheet at the site visit. Bids submitted by Bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet will be rejected.
3. Safety Attire: In order to be guaranteed access to the site visit all persons should have the proper personal protection equ. UNSPSC: *Cooling equipment and parts and accessories (*40101700). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Lowest Price. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on July 22, 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 170 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 27 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Research & Innovation, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 5, 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 18, 2026. You have 12 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 Services contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.