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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.

    What is MERX?

    MERX (formerly MERX Canadian Public Tenders) is an electronic tendering service that aggregates procurement notices from Canadian government entities. It has been the primary commercial platform for Canadian public procurement for over two decades, covering opportunities from all 13 provinces and territories.

    Canada’s multi-level procurement

    Canadian public procurement operates at federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Federal contracts are increasingly published on CanadaBuys, while MERX continues to be widely used at all levels. The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and CFTA ensure open procurement across provinces.

    MERX vs CanadaBuys

    CanadaBuys is the Canadian government’s newer procurement portal for federal contracts. MERX remains important for provincial and municipal tenders and for historical continuity. Jorpex monitors both platforms to provide comprehensive Canadian procurement coverage.

    How Jorpex monitors MERX

    Jorpex ingests MERX publications and applies your custom filters—keywords, provinces, value ranges, and categories. Matching Canadian tenders arrive in Slack with the title, authority, estimated value, deadline, and direct link. Monitor Canadian procurement alongside US and international sources from a single dashboard.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I find Canadian government tenders?

    Canadian government tenders are published on MERX (merx.com) and CanadaBuys (canadabuys.canada.ca). MERX covers federal, provincial, and municipal opportunities, while CanadaBuys focuses on federal contracts. Jorpex monitors both platforms and delivers matching tenders to Slack.

    Is MERX free to use?

    MERX offers both free and paid tiers. Basic search is free, but accessing full tender documents and bid submission may require a subscription. Jorpex monitors MERX and delivers matching opportunities to Slack, helping you identify relevant tenders before downloading documents.

    Can international companies bid on Canadian government tenders?

    Yes. Canada is a GPA signatory, and international companies can bid on above-threshold federal and provincial contracts. Trade agreements like CETA (with the EU) and CPTPP provide additional access. Some contracts may have Canadian content requirements or set-asides for small businesses.

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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.

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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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    US State Government Tenders

    US state and local government procurement totals over $2 trillion annually—far exceeding federal spending. These opportunities don’t appear on SAM.gov. Jorpex monitors major state procurement portals to give you coverage beyond the federal level.

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