Customized and applied Goods Manufacturing Practices (GMP) -Compliance Biomanufacturing Operational Training

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a provider for customized and advanced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant biomanufacturing operational training for the Clinical Trial Material Facility (CTMF). This procurement, identified by solicitation number 26-58172, requires the delivery of two 3-day training cohorts for 16 to 20 participants. The training must be conducted in person at a GMP-compliant clean room facility in the Montreal, QC area and focus on the production of monoclonal antibodies and other biotherapeutics. The curriculum must be developed using materials and simulation-based learning methodologies from the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), specifically targeting staff in upstream processing (USP), downstream processing (DSP), and other GMP-facing operational roles. The selected provider must offer hands-on instruction using pilot-scale equipment, including bioreactor operations, chromatography systems, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) systems. Key requirements include the provision of two qualified trainers with at least five years of experience in GMP-compliant biopharmaceutical operational training and direct industrial experience. Deliverables, which include attendance tracking, post-training feedback summaries, and certificates of completion, must be received by December 31, 2026. While CASTL Canada Inc. has been pre-identified as a potential supplier due to intellectual property and licensing restrictions, other qualified suppliers were invited to submit statements of capabilities by October 9, 2026.