In brief
- Bids due Nov. 3, 2026 for PSPC ion mobility spectrometer RFP
- Contract term 58 months, ending March 31, 2031
- PSPC has 2,676 contracts worth C$774.3 million in 2026
Public Services and Procurement Canada has issued an RFP for ion mobility spectrometer systems, with bids due Nov. 3, 2026, according to a notice on CanadaBuys.
The competition is for prequalified respondents under ITQ CW2405177 Chemical Detection Systems, Stream 1 Ion Mobility Spectrometers. It cancels and supersedes a previous solicitation that had a June 2 closing.
GovMarket data shows PSPC has signed 2,676 contracts worth C$774.3 million in 2026.
Past suppliers to PSPC in public safety and security include Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, with 188 contracts worth C$30.7 million. Corps Canadien des Commissionnaires has 143 contracts worth C$58.9 million. Siemens Canada Limited has 33 worth C$15.9 million.
The resulting contract would run for 58 months to March 31, 2031. The procurement uses selective tendering and is covered by CPTPP, CETA, CFTA and the WTO GPA. Bids close Nov. 3, 2026.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.66bn | 358 |
| 2022 | $5.50bn | 5028 |
| 2023 | $2.63bn | 5468 |
| 2024 | $4.33bn | 4868 |
| 2025 | $2.09bn | 4969 |
| 2026 | $774.3m | 2676 |
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.
