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NRC awards C$8.0 million lab and optical equipment deal to Memorial University

Two-year award followed an advance contract award notice with one bid; the pair have four prior contracts since 2022.

In brief

  • C$8.0 million, 24-month equipment supply contract to Memorial University
  • Advance contract award notice and one bid
  • Four prior contracts since 2022 worth C$1.41 million

National Research Council Canada has awarded Memorial University of Newfoundland a C$8.0 million contract for measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts for 24 months, according to a notice on the federal government's proactive contract disclosure.

The work covers the supply of measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

They have worked together before, with four contracts worth C$1.41 million since 2022 in GovMarket records.

Memorial University has 41 public sector contracts worth C$11.80 million in GovMarket records since 2019. National Research Council Canada is its top buyer, with five contracts worth C$9.42 million.

The contract runs from March 24, 2026 to March 31, 2028. The award followed an advance contract award notice and drew one bid, the disclosure shows.

Key facts

Value$8.0m
DepartmentNational Research Council Canada
Term2 years, Mar 24, 2026 to Mar 31, 2028
CategoryHealth & Medical
RegionNewfoundland and Labrador
Bids1
PublishedOct 3, 2026, the federal government's proactive contract disclosure
National Research Council Canada, value awarded by year

* 2026 so far

National Research Council Canada, value awarded by year
YearValueContracts
2021$66.2m171
2022$235.3m1958
2023$210.8m2641
2024$319.2m2877
2025$270.9m2722
2026$283.3m1351
Memorial University of Newfoundland, value won by year

* 2026 so far

Memorial University of Newfoundland, value won by year
YearValueContracts
2022$673k5
2023$532k6
2024$523k11
2025$162k7
2026$9.7m5

Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.

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