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    Canadian Federal Tenders via CanadaBuys

    CanadaBuys is the Government of Canada’s official procurement platform for federal contract opportunities. It replaced the legacy Buy and Sell platform and centralizes all federal procurement notices. Jorpex monitors CanadaBuys and delivers matching tenders to your Slack channel.

    What is CanadaBuys?

    CanadaBuys is operated by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). It publishes all federal government procurement notices including requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and standing offer/supply arrangement opportunities. The platform is bilingual (English and French).

    Federal procurement scope

    The Canadian federal government procures approximately CAD $20 billion annually in goods and services. CanadaBuys covers defense, IT, professional services, construction, and more. Contracts range from small purchases to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects.

    GSIN and commodity codes

    CanadaBuys uses Goods and Services Identification Numbers (GSIN) to classify opportunities. Understanding your relevant GSIN codes helps target the right contracts. Jorpex’s keyword matching works with both GSIN codes and plain-language descriptions for comprehensive coverage.

    How Jorpex monitors CanadaBuys

    Jorpex continuously ingests CanadaBuys publications and applies your keyword, region, and value-range filters. Matching federal opportunities arrive in Slack with full details. Combine with MERX monitoring for complete Canadian procurement coverage across federal, provincial, and municipal levels.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the difference between CanadaBuys and MERX?

    CanadaBuys is the Canadian federal government’s official procurement platform, operated by PSPC. It focuses on federal contracts. MERX is a commercial tendering service that aggregates opportunities from federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Jorpex monitors both for comprehensive Canadian coverage.

    Is CanadaBuys free to use?

    Yes, CanadaBuys is completely free. It is a Government of Canada platform where you can search for opportunities, view tender documents, and submit bids at no cost. Jorpex adds automated monitoring and Slack delivery so you never miss a relevant federal procurement opportunity.

    Can non-Canadian companies bid on CanadaBuys tenders?

    Yes. Canada is a GPA signatory, and international companies can bid on federal contracts above GPA thresholds. Trade agreements like CETA, CPTPP, and CUSMA provide additional market access. Some contracts may have Canadian content requirements or limitations.

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    Canadian Government Tenders via MERX

    MERX is Canada’s leading electronic tendering service, publishing government contract opportunities from federal, provincial, and municipal authorities. Jorpex monitors MERX and delivers matching Canadian procurement opportunities to your Slack workspace.

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    SAM.gov - Automated Federal Contract Alerts

    SAM.gov (System for Award Management) is the US federal government’s primary procurement portal. Jorpex monitors SAM.gov continuously and delivers matching contract opportunities to your Slack workspace.

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    TED - Monitor EU Public Procurement

    TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) is the official journal for European public procurement, publishing over 700,000 contract notices per year worth more than €670 billion. Jorpex monitors TED and delivers matching tenders to Slack or email.

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