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Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots

Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Location
National
Category
Equipment & Machinery, IT & Software
Published
October 23, 2026
Closes
November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (8 days left)

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Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Title: Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots

Solicitation Number: 26-58110

Publication Date: October 23rd, 2026

Closing Date and Time: November 17th , 2026 14:00 EST

Trade Agreements:

• Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

• Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Region of Opportunity: Canada

Region of Delivery: Canada (Ontario)

GSIN: N3685 Robotics

Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)

Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:

The NRC’s Center for Drone Innovation (CDI), part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) is seeking to acquire two (2) medium-size, rugged, outdoor-capable Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to serve as versatile research and development platforms.

The deliverables are required to be delivered by March 26th, 2027

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.

Basis of selection:

Highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office:

Jessica Canas

Senior Contracting Authority

National Research Council

2620 Speakman Drive,

Mississauga, ON

L5K 1B4

Telephone: 437-431-2932

E-mail: Jessica.canas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

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