NPP: U-70 Forklift

Title: U-70 forklift and ancillary items
Solicitation Number: 24-58039
Publication Date: May 30, 2024
Closing Date and Time: June 26, 2024, 2:00pm EDT
Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT]
Canada-Korea free trade agreement (CKFTA)
Region of Opportunity: World
Region of Delivery: Canada (NCR)
GSIN: N3900 – Materials Handling Equipment
Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
Tendering Procedure: Selective

Description:
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires one forklift and ancillary items, including training from holders of Supply Agreement # E60HS-21FRKL/A.

All the deliverables must be received on or before September 30, 2024.
This tender is open to the four (4) pre-qualified suppliers only. The lowest valid bid will be awarded this contract.

Basis of selection: Lowest Price
Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.
Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office: Tania Backes
National Research Council Canada
Finance and Procurement Services
M-58, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6
613-410-3834
Tania.Backes@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
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