APN - Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, Esquimalt, B.C.

Tender description

ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE Canadian Patrol Submarine Project Esquimalt, BC (With Security Requirements) 1. PURPOSE OF THIS ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform contractors of an upcoming contract opportunity at Esquimalt, BC The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for the potential solicitation process. This is a preliminary notice regarding a potential contract, which includes security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested contractors to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that there is no guarantee that this contract will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. Please note that this project may include Indigenous businesses participation component in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND SERVICES It is anticipated that the following solicitation will proceed as noted in the table below. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND. Contract Number: PC26CPSP; Title: Canadian Patrol Submarine Project - Infrastructure Approximate Estimate:  $5B-$10B Anticipated Posting: January 2027 Description: Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 6 July 2026, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) was selected as the preferred supplier to begin negotiations for delivering Canada’s next fleet of submarines. DND needs to be ready with the appropriate enabling infrastructure synchronized with submari

Eligibility criteria

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