Abeera Akram is a Contracting Authority at National Research Council of Canada. Abeera is associated with 12 contracts. National Research Council of Canada has $12,699 in total awards. Activity spans Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, and Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
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The National Research Council Canada is soliciting construction management services for the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre and Quantum and Nanotechnology Semiconductor Facility Project located at Building M50 in Ottawa. The scope of work involves managing three primary sub-projects, including the CPFC Facility Renewal Phase 2 and semiconductor fabrication for both QN and CPFC, with optional services for lab and data center relocation. The project is divided into four stages: pre-construction, early works, main construction, and post-construction services. The overall estimated construction cost is approximately 16,060,000 dollars, though the final contract value will include the construction manager's quoted fixed monthly and percentage-based fees.
Proposals are evaluated based on a weighting of 80 percent for technical merit and 20 percent for price, with a minimum technical threshold of 80 percent required for responsiveness. Bidders must provide a 10 percent bid bond and commit to a mandatory minimum 5 percent Indigenous procurement target through a detailed participation plan. Additional requirements include a greenhouse gas emission reduction certification and adherence to the 2020 National Building Code of Canada. The performance timeline spans from contract award through a 62-week close-out period, with substantial performance and handover expected around 50 weeks from the award date.
Government of CanadaCanada,
CAN$6.7M–$16Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The National Research Council Canada is seeking a contractor to provide professional preventative and corrective maintenance for all refrigeration equipment at two locations: 1411 Oxford Street in Halifax and the Marine Research Station at 270 Sandy Cove Road in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia. The scope of work encompasses a wide array of equipment, including air conditioning systems, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, air compressors, air dryers, centrifuges, fresh and salt water chillers, Conviron controlled environment chambers, ultra-low freezers, and cryogen systems. Key deliverables include bi-monthly preventative maintenance inspections and bi-annual seasonal service for a 125 TON TRANE SERIES chiller, with specific deadlines for spring start-up by May 15th and fall shut down by October 15th.
The contract is structured for an initial term of two years from the date of award, with the option for up to five additional one-year extensions at the discretion of the government. Award is based on the lowest evaluated price among bidders who meet all mandatory technical criteria. These requirements include prior experience in laboratory or research facility maintenance and the provision of three licensed refrigeration technicians with Interprovincial Red Seal qualifications and Ozone Depleting Substances handling certifications. Additionally, at least one full-time technician must be factory-trained to maintain Conviron, Revco, and Ingersoll-Rand equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 23, 2026, with technical and financial offers provided as separate attachments to avoid disqualification.
Government of CanadaNova Scotia, Halifax,
CAN
NAICS
811310
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
The contract encompasses the exterior envelope and main entrance renewal of NRC Building M-10 at 1200 Montreal Road in Ottawa, Ontario, with all work required to be completed by March 31, 2027. Only Canadian suppliers are eligible to bid due to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, and submissions from non-Trading Partner suppliers will be rejected. Bidders must attend one of two mandatory site visits on June 16 or 17, 2026, at the building’s main entrance, and all submissions must be in either English or French. The solicitation number is 26-58015, under NAICS Code 238190, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026. The contract requires full compliance with federal construction clauses covering administration, execution, payment, delays, default, dispute resolution, security, and insurance, along with supplementary conditions mandating security clearance for all personnel, including subcontractors, and adherence to a detailed Security Requirement Check List. Contractors must provide performance and labor/material payment bonds through Canadian-licensed sureties and maintain insurance with a Canadian-licensed insurer. All materials must be delivered in original factory packaging, labeled with manufacturer details, and stored off the ground in dry, well-ventilated indoor areas, protected from damage. The scope includes demolition, concrete restoration, metal fabrications, thermal and moisture protection, glazing, aluminum doors, and granular backfill, with mandatory involvement of a qualified geotechnical engineer. Quality standards demand defect-free, new materials with paint finishes requiring uniform color and sheen, visible from specified distances, and final acceptance rests solely with the Departmental Representative. Contractors must submit a master Gantt chart within 10 working days of award and a detailed project schedule within five days of its approval, along with an interim inspection five days before scheduled completion. A full cost breakdown of the bid must be submitted within 72 hours of contract award and serves as the basis for all payment claims. Records must be kept in machine-readable formats such as Excel, not PDF, and made available for audit during normal business hours. All work must comply with Canadian and Ontario health and safety regulations, including the Canada Labour Code and Ontario’s Construction Projects Regulation. The award will go to the lowest compliant bid, with evaluation gates assessing pricing adequacy, capability, and past performance—all of which are mandatory for bid acceptance. Any non-conforming work must be corrected at
Government of CanadaCanada, Ottawa,
CAN
NAICS
238190
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
The National Research Council of Canada is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of a new Ice Tank Catwalk Door at the Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre located at 1 Arctic Avenue, St. John’s, NL A1B 3T5, under solicitation number 26-58009. The project involves structural modifications including saw cutting of a block wall, installation of a lintel and structural framing for permanent emergency exit stairs, as well as the supply and installation of the emergency door itself, modifications to the existing catwalk railing system, and integration of electrical components such as new breakers, conduit, exit signs, an audible alarm linked to door hardware, and cabling for a gas horn/strobe connected to the gas detection panel. All materials must be delivered in original factory packaging with intact manufacturer labels, hardware must be individually itemized and tagged per the approved schedule, and all products must remain undamaged and properly stored. Work must be completed within twelve weeks of notification of acceptance, with performance evaluated post-award based on five criteria—quality of workmanship, timeliness, project management, contract management, and health and safety—each scored out of 20 points, with overall performance determining eligibility for future contracts.
Bidders are required to attend one of the mandatory site visits scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM (NDT), with additional dates added on June 16 and 17, 2026, at the same time and location; attendance must be confirmed by signing the attendance sheet. All visitors must present valid identification and wear required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hard hats, high-visibility vests, and safety footwear, with non-compliance resulting in denied site access. Bids must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM EST on June 23, 2026, to NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, not exceeding 10 MB, and must not include ZIP files or links. Proposals may be submitted in either English or French, and all required fields marked with a red asterisk must be completed. Bidders must demonstrate legal capacity, hold a valid Business Number, provide proof of necessary licenses and permits, and submit the Reciprocal Procurement Declaration and Certificate of Insurance. The contract is subject to the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act, requires full
Government of Canada*St. John's,
CAN
NAICS
238190
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
The contract for the renovation of washrooms 1062 and 1102 at Building S-77 on 100 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, is issued under solicitation number 26-58043 by the National Research Council of Canada, a Government of Canada entity, under the NAICS code 236220 for construction services. All bidders are required to attend one of two mandatory site visits on June 15 or 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and must present valid government-issued identification and wear full personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hard hats, high-visibility vests, and safety footwear. The work encompasses comprehensive renovations including new architectural elements such as wall tiles, paint, T-bar ceilings, and millwork; mechanical upgrades to toilets, sinks, and floor drains; and electrical installations of ceiling fixtures and receptacles. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications, approved drawings including architectural plans 6962-CS01 through 6962-A04 and mechanical drawings 6962-M01 and 6962-M02, and must meet strict standards for finish uniformity, color matching, and dimensional accuracy, particularly for tiles as defined by Olympia Tile. The project must be completed by November 20, 2026, and the contractor is required to maintain complete financial and operational records accessible to Canada during normal business hours.
Bids must be submitted electronically no later than 2:00 PM EDT on June 30, 2026, to NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, not exceeding 10 MB in size, and must use the official Bid and Acceptance Form with all asterisked fields completed. Zip files and external links are prohibited. The contractor must submit signed manufacturer certifications for all materials, provide evidence of CSA certification or obtain prior approval for non-CSA items, and list all subcontractors and suppliers as required in Appendix 3. Compliance with security clearance requirements at the RELIABILITY STATUS level is mandatory for all personnel, and a Site Specific Safety Plan must be developed and implemented under federal, provincial, and municipal codes including the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability and Umbrella/Excess Liability policies per Annex C. All signage and documentation must be provided in both English and French.
Government of Canada*Ottawa
*National Capital Region (NCR)
*Canada,
CAN
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The contract is for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across the National Research Council Canada’s Montreal Road, Uplands, and Lester Road campuses in Ottawa, Ontario, under solicitation number 25-58282. Bidders must attend one of two mandatory site visits on March 31 or April 2, 2026, at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, where they will tour multiple locations and must bring valid identification and wear full personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hard hats, high-visibility vests, and safety footwear. All work must be completed within 16 weeks of contract award, and deliveries must be made in original factory packaging with manufacturer labels intact; materials must be stored in accordance with strict environmental and safety protocols to prevent damage, theft, or deterioration. The contract is a fixed-price arrangement with award determined on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where compliance with mandatory requirements—attendance at the site visit, submission of a valid WSIB certificate, completion of an integrity declaration, and absence from debarment lists—is evaluated only on a pass/fail basis. Only Canadian suppliers with a permanent place of business in Canada are eligible, and all personnel must obtain Reliability Status security clearance before accessing the site; a detailed list of all subcontractors and assigned personnel must be submitted within 72 hours of award. Access to the site is restricted to standard hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and any work outside those hours requires prior written approval and escorted access, with the contractor bearing all escort costs. Security controls are stringent: personnel must wear visible identification badges at all times, secure work areas daily, and comply with protocols for accessing PROTECTED or classified information if applicable. All electrical installations must conform to CSA C22.1-12, CAN/CSA-C22.3 No.1-10, and other specified standards, with final acceptance performed by the Departmental Representative at the installation site. Packaging, labeling, and marking requirements are detailed, including bilingual English-French labels for terminal equipment with specific color and font standards. No bar-coding is required, and payment procedures are manual, processed through the Receiver General for Canada following certification by the Departmental Representative. The procurement office is Abeera Akram at NRC, and all proposals must be submitted as uncompressed email attachments not exceeding 10 MB to the designated inbox with a properly formatted subject line.
Government of Canada*Ottawa,
CAN
NAICS
238210
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
The contract solicitation for the FRP402 U66 Trisonic Wind Tunnel Renewal Project seeks a qualified Construction Manager to provide comprehensive construction management services at Building U66, 655 Levy Private, Ottawa, Ontario. The scope of work includes design review, constructability assessment, coordination of technical drawings and specifications, oversight of equipment installation, commissioning management, and strict adherence to health, safety, and quality standards aligned with ASHRAE, ASTM, CGSB, CNESST, and CGA references. All deliverables must be completed within 97 weeks of contract award, with performance occurring entirely on-site at the designated location. The contract does not specify a fixed contract value or line-item pricing, instead relying on a trade-off evaluation model that prioritizes technical merit at 60%, Canadian Value-Added at 25%, and pricing at 15%, making it a best-value procurement rather than a lowest-price selection. Proposals must be submitted electronically through CanadaBuys by the deadline of April 23, 2026, and must be structured in separate Technical and Price volumes with strict formatting requirements including 11-point Times New Roman font and 12 mm margins.
All bidders are required to comply with stringent security clearance protocols under Section SC01, mandating that all personnel—employees and subcontractors—possess valid security clearances prior to contract award, with applications initiated through the Contract Security Program AFR form, involving fingerprinting, credit checks, and international verification where applicable. Personnel may require access to PROTECTED or classified information and unscreened individuals must be escorted on-site. Key personnel critical to performance are identified, and unauthorized substitution is strictly prohibited; if substitution is permitted, it requires immediate notification, equivalent qualifications, and security clearance validation, with financial penalties of up to a 50% rate reduction for non-compliant substitutions during the first two years. Bidders must also affirm a commitment to Indigenous participation with a minimum 5% target, submitting a detailed Indigenous Participation Plan alongside their bid, which becomes a mandatory component of all invoices. The contract incorporates a suite of Canadian-specific General and Conditions clauses covering conflict of interest, integrity, assignment restrictions, no-bribe provisions, and performance evaluation, none of which are based on U.S. FAR standards. Site visits are optional but mandatory for interested parties to register in advance via email, and all attendees must present valid photo ID and wear full PPE including hard hats, safety glasses,
The National Research Council of Canada seeks to upgrade its building automation systems across 75 buildings within the National Capital Region to the Schneider EcoStruxure platform. Currently, there are approximately 21,400 control points monitored under the legacy Andover Continuum system, which has reached the end of its life. The upgrade aims to consolidate all control points into a unified EcoStruxure platform to ensure system compatibility and uninterrupted service, as most buildings have already transitioned to this system. The contract requires authorized suppliers to replace Andover components such as Netcontroller servers, IOU modules, and TCX and SCX controllers with Schneider equivalents, recreate key system functionalities including user groups, graphics, alarms, and reporting, and integrate with various third-party systems. Post-deployment verification and decommissioning of the old controllers are also part of the scope.
Ainsworth Inc., located in Ottawa, has been pre-identified as a potential supplier, but other qualified suppliers may submit statements of capabilities by the March 20, 2026 deadline. The contract duration is set for two months, from March to May 2026, with the work centered on the site at M24-D, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa. The project emphasizes collaboration with Schneider Electric’s technologies and integration expertise, ensuring that the upgraded BAS supports existing infrastructure and future operational needs. The National Research Council of Canada manages the solicitation, and interested suppliers must demonstrate their authorization and technical capacity to deliver the required upgrades in compliance with detailed specifications.
Government of Canada*Ottawa,
CAN$90Kest.
NAICS
238210
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
The contract involves comprehensive electrical work focused on the replacement of light fixtures and panels at the National Research Council of Canada's facility located at 75 de Mortagne Boulevard in Boucherville, Quebec. This project requires all building electrical tasks necessary for the upgrade, ensuring improved lighting infrastructure. Interested bidders must attend one of the mandatory site visits scheduled for February 9th or 10th, 2026, both at 10:00 AM EST, meeting the NRC representative at the specified site to gain essential project insights.
All deliverables related to this solicitation must be submitted by September 30, 2026, with the proposal submission deadline set for February 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST. The solicitation is issued by the National Research Council of Canada, and documents may be submitted in either of Canada’s official languages. The government reserves the right to negotiate with any supplier during procurement. For further details and document access, prospective contractors can contact Abeera Akram, the designated contracting authority, via email.
Government of Canada*Boucherville,
CAN
NAICS
238210
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
