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University of Alberta - Request for Proposal - Progressive Design-Build National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT) Renewal Project

University of Alberta

Published: Oct 15, 2026

Updated: Oct 16, 2026

Source: Alberta Purchasing Connection

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and Research sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Mechanical Engineering. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The National Institute of Nanotechnology building (NINT) is located on the North Campus of the University of Alberta. NINT is a six story structure which includes a full basement and mechanical penthouse. The building was constructed in 2007 with a total gross area of 23,826 Square Metres. The building is linked on the second floor along the south elevation via a pedway to the Chemical-Materials Engineering Building and the Mechanical Engineering Building. The building is a nano-technological research facility comprised of laboratories and offices. Clean Room Labs are located in the basement level. Microscope labs (vaults are located in the basement level). The building includes several private research tenants, the National Research Council (NRC) and the University Alberta. A small mechanical room was added in 2012 on the 1st floor level (80 sq.m). The project will follow a progressive design-build model to address the following scope assignments: Scope A – High-Density Research Labs and Cleanrooms Scope B – Facility-Wide Energy Efficiency Upgrades Scope C – Renovation of Indirect Supportive Spaces and Infrastructure See RFP for further details. Commodity Categories: Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services, General building construction, Professional engineering services, Architectural engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering Delivery Region: Alberta, Edmonton

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on October 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Alberta

University of Alberta has issued 125 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 20 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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 Alberta Purchasing Connection 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 University of Alberta in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.