Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WS5874930736
Fire Alarm System Replacement and Upgrade at Sir Frederick Banting Building
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
WS5874930736
NAICS
238210, 238290
This opportunity from the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), Government of Canada, seeks a contractor for a major fire alarm system upgrade at the Sir Frederick Banting Building. - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), National Capital Region - Scope of Work: - Replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a new, fully addressable, networked system - Installation of new fire alarm equipment, devices, wiring, and controls - Integration of the fire alarm system with elevators, HVAC equipment, electromagnetic locks, fire protection systems, emergency generators, and the monitoring station - Comprehensive testing, verification, commissioning, and code compliance - Removal of existing fire alarm infrastructure and restoration of affected areas - Work to be performed in phases within an occupied laboratory and office facility - Unique Requirements: - Continuous building operations and fire protection must be maintained during phased work - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified in the solicitation - Vendors: - No named vendors or manufacturers; open to qualified contractors able to meet technical and integration requirements
Description
This project involves replacing the existing fire alarm system at the Sir Frederick Banting Building with a new fully addressable, networked fire alarm system while maintaining continuous building operations and fire protection throughout construction. The work includes installing new fire alarm equipment, devices, wiring, and controls; integrating the system with elevators, HVAC equipment, electromagnetic locks, fire protection systems, emergency generators, and the monitoring station; and completing all required testing, verification, commissioning, and code compliance activities. Once the new system is operational and accepted, the existing fire alarm infrastructure will be removed and all affected areas restored. The work will be carried out in phases within an occupied laboratory and office facility, requiring careful coordination to minimize disruptions and maintain life-safety functions at all times.