There are 823 live IT-Software tenders in Canada on Tender Impulse right now. 157 were added since this time last week. Among the 37 sectors we cover in Canada, IT-Software ranks fourth for live tenders. Canada is 13th of the 136 countries with live IT-Software tenders on Tender Impulse. The most active buyers right now include Ministry of Citizens Services, Management Services Division and Procurement Services Branch. Common CPV codes in these notices include Information technology services (72222300), Procurement software development services (72212490) and IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (72000000). 135 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Software and IT services tenders in Canada
IT tenders cover licences and software development, cloud and hosting, system integration, data centres, cybersecurity, support contracts and the hardware that goes with them. Software packages fall under CPV division 48, IT services under division 72 and computer equipment under division 30.
Technical specifications in IT tenders are long and often name compatibility or certification requirements, so reading the full file before committing is essential. Subscribers can request the documents, translate them at no extra cost and see which suppliers won recent IT contracts in Canada.
Selling IT-Software 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 IT-Software tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 823 open Canada IT-Software tenders. Of these, 157 were published in the last seven days, and 135 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 IT-Software tenders?
Buyers with the most open Canada IT-Software tenders on Tender Impulse include: Ministry of Citizens Services, Management Services Division 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 IT-Software tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Canada IT-Software tenders are Information technology services (72222300), Procurement software development services (72212490) and IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (72000000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where does Canada publish federal IT-Software tenders?
Federal IT-Software 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 IT-Software tenders published in English or French?
Canadian IT-Software 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 IT and software tenders cover?
Canada IT and software tenders cover licences and software development, cloud and hosting, system integration, data centres, cybersecurity, support contracts and the hardware that goes with them. Software packages fall under CPV division 48, IT services under division 72 and computer equipment under division 30.
What do vendors need to bid on Canada software development contracts?
Vendors bidding on Canada software development contracts typically need references from similar projects, CVs of the proposed team, a technical proposal with architecture and methodology, and any certifications named in the specifications. Licence resellers usually need manufacturer or partner authorisation. Data-protection and hosting requirements often appear too, so check them before committing.
How are Canada IT tenders typically evaluated?
Canada IT tenders are typically evaluated on technical quality and price together, scoring the solution, methodology, team and support arrangements, though supply-only hardware or licence tenders often go to the lowest compliant offer. Long specifications frequently name compatibility or certification requirements, so reading the full file before committing is essential. Integration and support costs are easy to underestimate.