Tender Impulse lists 155 live Defence tenders in Canada, updated every day. 37 were added since this time last week. Worldwide, Canada ranks 12th of 90 countries for live Defence tenders. Among the busiest buyers are Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), Department of National Defence (DND) and Procurement Services Branch. The CPV codes that come up most often are Drone (35614000), Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000) and Alarm systems (35121700). 46 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The newest notice was added on 3 Nov 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Canada
Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each Canada tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Selling Defence to government in Canada
Federal tenders are published on CanadaBuys, run by Public Services and Procurement Canada, while provinces, territories, municipalities, school boards and health authorities each run their own processes. Tender Impulse brings these together in one search. Notices are in English or French; subscribers get French notices translated at no extra cost.
How many Canada Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 155 open Canada Defence tenders. Of these, 37 were published in the last seven days, and 46 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Canada Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Canada Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), Department of National Defence (DND) and Procurement Services Branch. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Canada Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Canada Defence tenders are Drone (35614000), Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000) and Alarm systems (35121700). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where does Canada publish federal Defence tenders?
Federal Defence tenders in Canada are published on CanadaBuys, the official tendering service run by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Provinces, territories, cities, school boards, hospitals and Crown corporations each run their own processes on top of that, so suppliers serving several levels of government need to follow many sources.
Are Canadian Defence tenders published in English or French?
Canadian Defence tenders are published in English or French, with French-language notices coming from Quebec and federal bodies among others. Tender Impulse subscribers can have French notices translated at no extra charge, and contract award data shows who won comparable Canadian contracts and at what value, which helps when pricing a bid.
What do Canada defence tenders usually cover?
Canada defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Can foreign suppliers bid on Canada defence contracts?
Canada defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.
What makes Canada defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Canada defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.