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Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots

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26-58110International

Response Deadline11/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Research Council of Canada is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of two medium-size, rugged, outdoor-capable Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to serve as research and development platforms for the Center for Drone Innovation. The requirements include one UGV equipped with an indoor navigation set and autonomy software stack, and a second UGV equipped with LiDAR and stereo-vision cameras for perception research. Both platforms must feature a minimum IP54 rating, operate between -10°C and +40°C, be capable of climbing 30% slopes, and include a hardware E-Stop and a wireless E-Stop with a 100m range. Additional deliverables include virtual training for up to six persons and a two-year warranty for the hardware. Eligible bidders must be Canadian suppliers, as the solicitation is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. Selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit (70%) and price (30%), with technical evaluation focusing on operational performance, environmental robustness, software licensing, and lifecycle support. All deliverables must be received by March 26, 2027, with the overall contract period extending to March 31, 2028. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit by November 17, 2026, and must comply with the Canadian Electrical Code and the Integrity Regime.

General Info

NRC seeks two rugged UGVs for research from eligible Canadian suppliers.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Canada, Quebec (except NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

amendment

High

rfp

High

rfp

High

4 pages · other

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4 pages · other

Low

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 6

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 17

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Jessica CanasContracting Authority

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots Solicitation Number: 26-58110 Publication Date: October 23rd, 2026 Closing Date and Time: November 17th , 2026 14:00 EST Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: Canada (Ontario) GSIN: N3685 Robotics Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The NRC’s Center for Drone Innovation (CDI), part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) is seeking to acquire two (2) medium-size, rugged, outdoor-capable Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to serve as versatile research and development platforms. The deliverables are required to be delivered by March 26th, 2027 Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility: This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected. Basis of selection: Highest combined rating of technical merit and price. Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: contact@example.gov Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Jessica Canas Senior Contracting Authority National Research Council 2620 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON L5K 1B4 Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 E-mail: contact@example.gov The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.