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Tender: Design and Construction of Multifunctional Ammunition Testing and Experimentation Centre — Nicolet, Quebec

Released 2 months ago

Closed21 Oct 2026Updated

Likely valueEstimate$11.6M to $41.6M

LocationOntario

AgencyDefence Construction Canada

SourceCanadaBuys

CategoryConstruction

ReferenceML000362_85410

Submissions closedClosed Wed, 21 Oct 2026

About

Defence Construction Canada is seeking a Design-Build team to design and construct a new Multifunctional Building, Ammunition Testing and Experimentation Centre in Nicolet, Quebec, following a Modified Design-Build approach. The Request for Proposal contains full project details and the estimated cost is in the range of $15M; proposals and documents are available and must be submitted through the MERX Electronic Bidding System. The selected contractor must hold and maintain a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) issued by the Contract Security Program within Public Services and Procurement Canada for the duration of the work, and this solicitation is conducted under CFTA, CETA and WTO‑GPA procurement rules; questions must be directed only to the advertised point of contact and DCC publishes prime contractor payment information on its website.

Insight

This tender is suited to Design-Build teams or construction firms able to deliver a roughly $15M defence-related testing facility and capable of obtaining and maintaining the required DOS security clearance. Key considerations include meeting the Modified Design-Build RFP requirements, strict security clearance obligations, submission via MERX, and compliance with CFTA/CETA/WTO-GPA procurement rules.

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