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Tender: Design and Construction of 60 MW Data Center — National Capital Region (Modified Design‑Build, Security Requirements)

Released 19 days ago

Closes05 Jan 2027

Likely valueRough estimate$1.2B to $4.4B

LocationOntario

AgencyDefence Construction Canada

SourceCanadaBuys

CategoryConstruction

ReferenceWA257004_88262

69 days leftCloses Tue, 5 Jan 2027

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Defence Construction Canada is seeking design-builders for the design and construction of a 60 MW data center in the National Capital Region (Ontario) under a Modified Design‑Build contract, with an approximate estimate of 1.5 to 1.85 billion and an anticipated solicitation posting in Winter 2027. The facility will include tailored mechanical and electrical configurations to meet distinct technology requirements, a small office space, and a shipping and receiving area. This Advance Procurement Notice is preliminary and not a solicitation; proponents will be required to hold or obtain a Facility Security Clearance (FSC) prior to contract award, and DCC is offering discretionary sponsorship through its Industrial Security Program to begin clearance applications; the APN may include an Indigenous business participation component in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, and there is no guarantee the contract will proceed or that clearances will be granted on any timeline.

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