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Commissioning (Cx) and Performance Verification Services

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Response Deadline08/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks independent commissioning and performance verification services for a government project under the National Research Council of Canada, with work to be performed in Ottawa. The scope includes developing commissioning plans, executing Installation Checklists, conducting Performance Verification testing, and delivering final commissioning reports to ensure systems operate as intended. This subcontract, categorized under NAICS code 541330 for architectural and engineering activities, is open for responses until August 18, 2026, with proposals due by 7:00 PM local time. The opportunity is posted on Canada Buys, the federal government’s procurement platform, and is not subject to any specific set-aside provisions. All deliverables must align with established performance standards and technical requirements to validate system functionality and compliance.

General Info

Commissioning and performance verification services for government project in Ottawa, due August 18, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ottawa, CAN

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NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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08/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Provide independent commissioning services including Cx plans, Installation Checklists (ICL), Performance Verification (PV) testing, and final Cx reports.

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