Notice of participation in buying group

Acadia University has issued a Notice of Participation indicating its involvement in one or more procurement initiatives conducted by the Province of Nova Scotia, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Interuniversity Services Inc., and Kinetic GPO. This participation is through an annual notice, not a public tender or competition, and is intended to inform potential suppliers of the university’s engagement with these buying groups. The notice clarifies that there is no cost associated with acquiring related documents and payment terms for documents are not applicable. Suppliers interested in the procurement opportunities should refer to the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal for the latest tender documents and any amendments, as information on CanadaBuys might not always reflect updates. The solicitation number is AU2026-001 with a response deadline of December 31, 2026. It is important to note that accessing tender documents or submitting responses may require registration or fees on third-party hosting platforms. The primary contact for this notice is Pat Mora, the Contracting Authority at Acadia University, and queries can be directed via the provided email. Further details on contract duration and related information are available within the tender documents.