Opportunity
CanadaBuys #APN_NP26IQ01_87007
Advance Notice: NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure Design-Build in Nunavut
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
APN_NP26IQ01_87007
NAICS
237990, 236220
Defence Construction Canada is preparing for a major infrastructure project supporting NORAD operations in Nunavut. - Government Buyer: - Defence Construction Canada, National Capital Region - Project Scope: - NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure (NNBI) at Forward Operating Location Iqaluit, Nunavut - Airfield improvements, hangars (approx. 7,500 m²), ammunition compounds (600 m²), fuel facilities (500,000–750,000 liters), accommodations (4,000 m²), warehousing, planning, multi-purpose facilities (9,000 m²), support equipment - Additional features: 2,000 m² fire hall, 7,000 m² indoor storage, 60,000 m² apron, 72,000 m² asphalt surface - Delivery Method: - Modified Design-Build contract - Estimated value: over $5 billion - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory SECRET-level security clearance for all personnel - Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP) required for Indigenous subcontracting, employment, and training - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Large-scale infrastructure design and construction services - No detailed product or service line items listed at this stage
Description
This is an Advance Procurement Notice for the NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure at Forward Operating Location Iqaluit, Nunavut. The project involves infrastructure development including airfield improvements, hangars, ammunition compounds, fuel facilities, accommodations, warehousing, planning, multi-purpose facilities, and support equipment. The delivery method will be a Modified Design-Build contract with an estimated total value exceeding $5 billion. The project emphasizes security clearance requirements, Indigenous participation through an Indigenous Benefits Plan, and multi-phase project execution including design and construction phases.