Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WA257004_88262
Advance Notice: 60 MW National Capital Region Data Center Design-Build Project
Posted
October 07, 2026
Respond By
January 05, 2027
Identifier
WA257004_88262
NAICS
236220, 541330, 238210, 238220
Defence Construction Canada has issued advance notice of a potential 60 MW data center design-build project in Ontario’s National Capital Region. - Government buyer: Defence Construction Canada (DCC), acting on behalf of the Government of Canada. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is referenced in connection with the Contract Security Program. - Opportunity: Potential Modified Design-Build services to design and construct a data center, including tailored mechanical and electrical configurations, a small office, and a shipping and receiving area. - Scale and value: 60 MW capacity; estimated contract value of $1.5 billion to $1.85 billion. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs, suppliers, or prospective vendors are named. DCC, the Government of Canada, and PSPC are buyer or government entities, not identified suppliers. - Notable requirements: A valid Facility Security Clearance is anticipated for design-builders. The project may include an Indigenous business participation component. - Procurement status: This is an advance notice, not a bid solicitation or request for proposals; proceeding is conditional on Government of Canada approval.
Description
Defence Construction Canada is providing advance notice of a potential Modified Design-Build contract to design and construct a 60 MW data center facility in the National Capital Region, including tailored mechanical and electrical configurations, small office space, and shipping and receiving area. The estimated contract value is $1.5 billion to $1.85 billion, and the solicitation is anticipated to be initiated in Winter 2027, subject to Government of Canada approval. This notice is not a bid solicitation or request for proposals, and there is no guarantee the contract will proceed. Security requirements apply, with a valid Facility Security Clearance anticipated for design-builders.