Award
CanadaBuys #CW2464993
W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace SA 064
Recipient
QinetiQ Group Canada Inc.
Award Amount
$1.00
Ceiling
$1.00
Awarded
August 24, 2026
Identifier
CW2464993
Contract awarded to QinetiQ Group Canada Inc. for the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace, establishing a supplier pool for drone and related technologies to support Canadian defense.
Description
This contract was awarded to QinetiQ Group Canada Inc. The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This Supply Arrangement will establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The DDI Marketplace is designed to provide Canada with rapid access to emerging technologies and operational capabilities through a flexible and streamlined procurement process.