In brief
- Bids close Nov. 26.
- Past suppliers: Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates C$2.14b; MDA Systems C$879.5m.
- Largest contract since 2017: C$1.57b with Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates in 2020.
The Canadian Space Agency is seeking suppliers to develop priority space technologies for future missions, with bids due Nov. 26, according to a notice on CanadaBuys.
The request for proposals under the Space Technology Development Program will fund contracted R&D to raise technology readiness levels and reduce technical uncertainties in line with CSA priorities and mission roadmaps.
Past space technology contracts went to Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates, with six deals worth C$2.14 billion, and to MDA Systems, with five worth C$879.5 million, in GovMarket records.
GovMarket data shows the agency's largest contract since 2017 was C$1.57 billion in 2020 with Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates.
Bidding is open and competitive under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. The notice is an RFP and not a panel. Bids close Nov. 26.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $212.7m | 52 |
| 2022 | $103.1m | 211 |
| 2023 | $52.2m | 308 |
| 2024 | $46.4m | 258 |
| 2025 | $177.5m | 212 |
| 2026 | $17.1m | 98 |
Who this buyer has used for this work
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
