Notice of Planned Procurement - Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services for the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines, in Manila

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development is preparing to solicit architectural and engineering services for the Embassy of Canada in Manila under Solicitation #26-314082, following a presolicitation notice issued on June 8, 2026, with a response deadline on the same day. Only firms already pre-qualified under Source List 24-252584 are eligible to submit offers, which limits participation to a vetted pool of service providers with demonstrated capability in international architectural and engineering projects. The scope of work includes concept design, design development, preparation of construction and tender documents, contract administration, commissioning support, and correction of construction deficiencies, all centered on the embassy facility in Manila, though the precise physical location remains unspecified. The procurement is governed by international trade agreements including the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, CETA, CPTPP, and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, ensuring open and non-discriminatory access for qualified suppliers. While the solicitation outlines required services and eligibility criteria, it lacks detailed evaluation factors, payment terms, contract administration details, or specific performance dates, indicating that comprehensive terms will be formalized in the full solicitation document. No pricing data, contract line item numbers, or contract value estimates are provided, and no special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel specifications, or options clauses are identified. Submission instructions, proposal format, and documentation requirements are not yet detailed, and the procurement is being conducted through an electronic portal accessible via Canada Buys, with inquiries directed to the designated point of contact, Meagan Leclair.