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PSPC seeks ion mobility spectrometers, bids close Nov. 3

The RFP replaces a June 2 closing and is limited to prequalified ITQ respondents.

In brief

  • Bids due Nov. 3, 2026 for PSPC ion mobility spectrometer RFP
  • Contract term 58 months, ending March 31, 2031
  • PSPC has 2,676 contracts worth C$774.3 million in 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada has issued an RFP for ion mobility spectrometer systems, with bids due Nov. 3, 2026, according to a notice on CanadaBuys.

The competition is for prequalified respondents under ITQ CW2405177 Chemical Detection Systems, Stream 1 Ion Mobility Spectrometers. It cancels and supersedes a previous solicitation that had a June 2 closing.

GovMarket data shows PSPC has signed 2,676 contracts worth C$774.3 million in 2026.

Past suppliers to PSPC in public safety and security include Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, with 188 contracts worth C$30.7 million. Corps Canadien des Commissionnaires has 143 contracts worth C$58.9 million. Siemens Canada Limited has 33 worth C$15.9 million.

The resulting contract would run for 58 months to March 31, 2031. The procurement uses selective tendering and is covered by CPTPP, CETA, CFTA and the WTO GPA. Bids close Nov. 3, 2026.

Key facts

ClosesNov 3, 2026
Term58 months
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
RegionCanada
NoticeRequest for Proposal
PublishedOct 16, 2026, CanadaBuys
Public Services and Procurement Canada, value awarded by year

* 2026 so far

Public Services and Procurement Canada, value awarded by year
YearValueContracts
2021$1.66bn358
2022$5.50bn5028
2023$2.63bn5468
2024$4.33bn4868
2025$2.09bn4969
2026$774.3m2676

Who this buyer has used for this work

Ottawa Division - Canadian Corps470 contracts, last 2026$180.9m
Corps Canadien des Commissionnaires143 contracts, last 2026$58.9m
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires188 contracts, last 2026$30.7m
Notra Inc1 contract, last 2022$26.5m
Siemens Canada Limited33 contracts, last 2026$15.9m

Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.

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