In brief
- Bids due Nov. 12, 2026, according to a notice on CanadaBuys.
- PSPC has 2,676 contracts worth C$774.3 million in 2026 in GovMarket records.
- Contract start is Jan. 8, 2027; open bidding, not a panel.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is seeking a Canadian supplier to provide soft body armour for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, with bids due Nov. 12, according to a notice on CanadaBuys.
The tender covers flat and shaped panels and internal and external carriers. Procurement will run in two phases, starting with an expression of interest requiring a Submission of Interest form and a signed non‑disclosure and confidentiality agreement (NDCIA), then a solicitation with detailed requirements.
Participation is limited to Canadian suppliers under the Buy Canada Policy and the procurement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Government Available Material applies. Late submissions will not be accepted.
In 2026, PSPC has 2,676 contracts worth C$774.3 million in GovMarket records.
PSPC’s previous public safety and security work has gone to Corps Canadien des Commissionnaires, with C$70.9 million in GovMarket records. Canadian Corps of Commissionaires has C$44.8 million, and Notra Inc has one contract worth C$26.5 million.
Bids close Nov. 12. The contract is set to start Jan. 8, 2027. The method is competitive open bidding and it is not a panel.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.16bn | 4490 |
| 2022 | $5.56bn | 5866 |
| 2023 | $2.63bn | 5468 |
| 2024 | $4.33bn | 4868 |
| 2025 | $2.09bn | 4969 |
| 2026 | $774.3m | 2676 |
Who this buyer has used for this work
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
