Research contracts · Global Affairs Canada
Research contracts contracts, Global Affairs Canada
Contracts Global Affairs Canada filed under object code 0492: who it bought from, how, and for how much.
- Total value
- $15.2M
- Contracts
- 352
- Median contract
- $24K
- Non-competitive
- 74%
- of 242 contracts that say how they were awarded
Federal contracts over $10,000, contracts dated Jan 2004 to Sep 2026, each counted once at its latest reported value. Source: Treasury Board proactive publication of contracts, published October 13, 2026.
Contracts ending in the next 12 months
When a contract’s period ends, the department often extends it or puts the work out to tender again; the record doesn’t say which.
2 federal contracts of $100,000 or more, worth $1.5M, end between October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2027. Largest first:
| Vendor | How awarded | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not named hereResearch contractsCompetitive: open bidding | Competitive: open bidding | $1.1M | Jan 4, 20272 months |
| University of CalgaryResearch contractsCompetitive: open bidding | Competitive: open bidding | $420K | Dec 11, 20261 month |
All 363 at Global Affairs Canada, soonest first5 open tenders from this buyerEvery department’s contracts ending soon
Federal contracts of $100,000 or more whose end date falls between October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2027: the date each department last reported for the end of the contract period (or delivery), each contract counted once at its latest reported value. Source: Treasury Board proactive publication of contracts, published October 13, 2026.
Top vendors
The vendors with the most contract value here.
| Vendor | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dowclear Inc. | 2 | $853K |
| Systemscope Inc. | 1 | $681K |
| Architects DCA Inc. | 1 | $622K |
| Golder Associates Ltd. | 11 | $575K |
| University of Calgary | 2 | $436K |
| Terragon Environmental | 1 | $410K |
| OCI Vacuum Microengineering Inc. | 1 | $353K |
| Atlantic Council of the US | 4 | $220K |
| Ipsos LP | 1 | $200K |
| Regenerate Biogas Inc. | 1 | $192K |
| Victoria University | 2 | $180K |
| CSA Group | 2 | $170K |
| Pliteq Inc. | 1 | $169K |
| WSP Canada Inc. | 3 | $164K |
| Deloitte LLP | 3 | $164K |
| Kaeras Inc. | 1 | $148K |
| TNS Canadian Facts Inc. | 1 | $134K |
| Carleton University | 3 | $126K |
| Euromonitor International Ltd. | 2 | $125K |
| Introba Consulting | 1 | $118K |
| Aquatech International | 2 | $116K |
| The AIM Group Inc. | 1 | $97K |
| PWC Consulting Inc. | 1 | $97K |
| Governing Council of the University | 1 | $95K |
| Centre For Strategic & Intl Studies | 4 | $87K |
Plus 131 contracts ($4.3M) to individuals, sole proprietors and vendors this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
Largest contracts
| Date | Vendor | How awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Dowclear Inc. | Competitive: selective tendering1 bid | $683,650 |
| Dec 2019 | Systemscope Inc. | Competitive1 bid | $681,438 |
| Nov 2024 | Architects DCA Inc. | Competitive: open bidding13 bids | $621,538 |
| Dec 2023 | University of Calgary | Competitive: open bidding | $420,000 |
| May 2021 | Terragon Environmental | Competitive2 bids | $410,461 |
| Jan 2021 | OCI Vacuum Microengineering Inc. | Competitive1 bid | $353,241 |
| Mar 2025 | Ipsos LP | Competitive: selective tendering1 bid | $199,976 |
| Apr 2021 | Regenerate Biogas Inc. | Competitive | $191,535 |
| Apr 2021 | Dowclear Inc. | Competitive | $169,777 |
| May 2022 | Pliteq Inc. | Competitive2 bids | $169,026 |
| Apr 2021 | Kaeras Inc. | Competitive | $148,249 |
| Aug 2004 | TNS Canadian Facts Inc. | — | $133,536 |
| Feb 2024 | WSP Canada Inc. | Competitive: selective tendering4 bids | $130,987 |
| Jun 2021 | CSA Group | Non-competitive | $125,000 |
| Oct 2023 | Introba Consulting | Competitive4 bids | $118,395 |
| Feb 2021 | Atlantic Council of the US | Non-competitive | $100,000 |
| Oct 2012 | Golder Associates Ltd. | — | $99,982 |
| Nov 2011 | Aquatech International | — | $99,695 |
| Mar 2025 | Victoria University | Non-competitive1 bid | $99,500 |
| Dec 2022 | Deloitte LLP | Competitive1 bid | $98,875 |
Latest contracts
| Date | Vendor | How awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Convergence Blended Finance Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $40,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies | Non-competitive1 bid | $39,500 |
| Feb 2026 | Carleton University4200 Arise Building | Non-competitive1 bid | $15,000 |
| Jan 2026 | Lemay CO Inc | Non-competitive1 bid | $24,950 |
| Jan 2026 | Association for InternationalAffairs | Competitive2 bids | $11,860 |
| Dec 2025 | South Consulting Africa Limited | Non-competitive1 bid | $13,753 |
| Dec 2025 | Elman Peace and HumanRights Center | Non-competitive1 bid | $10,124 |
| Nov 2025 | Saas Digital Engagement Consultoriae Comércio Ltda. | Competitive2 bids | $13,278 |
| Nov 2025 | Wedo Company | Competitive19 bids | $40,023 |
| Jun 2025 | Balsillie School of Intl Affairs | Non-competitive1 bid | $38,000 |
| Apr 2025 | University of Calgary | Non-competitive1 bid | $15,750 |
| Mar 2025 | Carleton University | Non-competitive1 bid | $39,610 |
| Mar 2025 | Global Awareness and Impact Allianc | Non-competitive1 bid | $17,558 |
| Mar 2025 | Victoria University | Non-competitive1 bid | $99,500 |
| Mar 2025 | Ipsos LP | Competitive: selective tendering1 bid | $199,976 |
| Feb 2025 | Kananaskis Improvement District | Non-competitive1 bid | $23,730 |
| Feb 2025 | The Asia Foundation | Non-competitive1 bid | $40,000 |
| Jan 2025 | FTI Consulting Inc. | Competitive2 bids | $16,587 |
| Jan 2025 | Bureau D"Etude Et De Conseils Donko | Competitive3 bids | $15,114 |
| Dec 2024 | Canada Green Building Council | Non-competitive1 bid | $12,075 |
By year
Contracts by the year they were dated.
| Year | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14 | $429K |
| 2005 | 6 | $163K |
| 2006 | 2 | $33K |
| 2007 | 3 | $51K |
| 2008 | 5 | $82K |
| 2009 | 1 | $10K |
| 2010 | 14 | $507K |
| 2011 | 8 | $570K |
| 2012 | 11 | $337K |
| 2013 | 11 | $352K |
| 2014 | 5 | $141K |
| 2015 | 10 | $167K |
| 2016 | 20 | $381K |
| 2017 | 12 | $328K |
| 2018 | 19 | $610K |
| 2019 | 34 | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 45 | $1M |
| 2021 | 38 | $2.6M |
| 2022 | 22 | $869K |
| 2023 | 25 | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 18 | $1.7M |
| 2025 | 22 | $1.9M |
| 2026 | 7 | $206K |
How they were awarded
As the department reported it; older contracts often don't say.
| Procurement method | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Non-competitive | 178 | $4.8M |
| Competitive | 55 | $3.9M |
| Not stated | 110 | $3.2M |
| Competitive: open bidding | 3 | $2.2M |
| Competitive: selective tendering | 6 | $1.1M |
Goods, services or construction
| Type | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Services | 232 | $10.4M |
| Not stated | 110 | $3.2M |
| Construction | 2 | $1.3M |
| Goods | 8 | $276K |