SA - Category 3 (SSC/TC)

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

AMENDMENT 002

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1) Answer questions received.
2) Amend the solicitation document.

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AMENDMENT 001

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the closing date of the Tender Notice.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Québec Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Bids must be submitted by fax to the number indicated in the bid solicitation or electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows bidders to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

Hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

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EE519-220766/B
Lavoie, Corine
Telephone No. - (514) 207-4777


1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/C and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA: 

 - Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;
 - This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.

2. Shared Services Canada and Transport Canada have a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to the following address:

Shared Services Canada
287 rue Pierre-Saindon
5th Floor
Rimouski, Qc, G5L 9A7

Transport Canada
287 rue Pierre-Saindon
Main Floor
Rimouski,Qc G5L 9A7

Installation and delivery will be between December 17 to 24, 2021 and January 4 to 14, 2022


3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the General Stream of Suppliers (SA holders). 

4. This requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

5. The bid solicitation is also open to suppliers who are not Supply Arrangement (SA) holders.  In order for new suppliers to bid on this solicitation, the new supplier must first qualify for a SA.  The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-140003/C and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders).  Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority. 

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in their official languages.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.