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RFP: IPD – National Defence Secure Campus (NDSC)

DP: RPI – Campus Sécurisé de la Défense Nationale (CSDN)

Description

*Proponents are advised that the closing date has been changed from 28 January 2026 to 11 February 2026. The closing time remains unchanged. Integrated Project Delivery – Design and Construction Services National Defence Secure Campus (NDSC), Ottawa, Ontario DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) is requesting Proposals from integrated teams consisting of consisting of a Consultant(s) (Architect and Engineer) and Contractor to design and construct the NDSC at National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) Carling in Ottawa, Ontario, following an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach. Additional details are provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents. The estimated Base Target Cost for this opportunity is $1,500,000,000. Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their proposals through the MERX Electronic Bidding System on or before the closing date and time indicated on the Electronic Bidding System. This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Chapter Nineteen of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA). This solicitation is subject to a National Security Exception. The selected contractor will be required to hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of SECRET, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Details concerning the Security Requirements for this project are identified in the RFP and Amendment No.1. Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed ONLY to the point of contact identified in this advertisement. Bidders who address their questions to anyone other than the point of contact during the solicitation period may, for that reason alone, be disqualified. Bidders can obtain contract award results from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity. DCC now publicly discloses information on payments made to prime contractors so that subcontractors know when they can expect payment. Information on payments made in the past 90 days on construction contracts over $100,000, as well as further information regarding DCC’s prompt payment commitment, can be obtained from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity.code : 1.1description : Profit Rate for the Contractor Taux de profit pour l’entrepreneurquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Percentcode : 1.2description : Profit Rate for the Consultant - Architect Taux de profit pour l’expert-conseil – architectequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Percentcode : 1.3description : Profit Rate for the Consultant - Engineer Taux de profit pour l’expert-conseil – ingénieurquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : PercentBidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

Quick Summary

Defence Construction Canada is seeking integrated teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to design and build the National Defence Secure Campus at the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. The project follows an Integrated Project Delivery approach with an estimated base target cost of $1.5 billion. Proposals must be submitted through the MERX Electronic Bidding System by February 11, 2026.

Ideal For

Integrated teams of architectural, engineering, and construction firms experienced in large-scale government infrastructure projects should bid.

Integrated Project DeliveryConstruction ServicesArchitectural DesignEngineering ServicesGovernment FacilitiesSecure Campus Construction
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
MX-443778630256
Solicitation Number
WA251001_84611
Publication Date
Dec 5, 2025
Closing Date
Feb 11, 2026
Expected Start
Nov 1, 2032
Expected End
Nov 1, 2032
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Contracting Entity

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada

350 Albert St,, 19th floor,

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Steve Kennedy

steve.kennedy@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

613-769-2659