Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) · Natural Resources Canada
Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) contracts, Natural Resources Canada
Contracts Natural Resources Canada filed under object code 1284: who it bought from, how, and for how much.
- Total value
- $31.3M
- Contracts
- 662
- Median contract
- $21K
- Non-competitive
- 73%
- of 513 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.
4 federal contracts of $100,000 or more, worth $790K, end between October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2027. Largest first:
| Vendor | How awarded | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassault Systemes CanadaClient software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)Non-competitive · 1 bid | Non-competitive1 bid | $298Kfrom $53K | Jun 28, 20278 months |
| IHS Markit Canada ULCClient software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)Non-competitive · 1 bid | Non-competitive1 bid | $204K | Jan 31, 20273 months |
| Oracle Canada ULCClient software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)Competitive · 1 bid | Competitive1 bid | $167K | Mar 2, 20274 months |
| geoLOGIC systems ltd.Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)Non-competitive · 1 bid | Non-competitive1 bid | $121Kfrom $28K | Feb 27, 20274 months |
All 186 at Natural Resources Canada, soonest first24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANSYS Canada Ltd. | 20 | $2.7M |
| Aspen Technology Inc | 10 | $2M |
| Compugen Inc. | 1 | $1.6M |
| ESRI Canada Limited | 21 | $1.3M |
| Microsoft Corporation | 20 | $1.2M |
| Microsoft Canada Inc. | 11 | $1.1M |
| Geosoft Inc. | 4 | $973K |
| The MathWorks, Inc. | 37 | $818K |
| Dassault Systemes Canada | 3 | $800K |
| Softchoice Corporation | 26 | $744K |
| Markido Inc. | 4 | $692K |
| Gamma Remote Sensing AG | 6 | $596K |
| SAS Institute (Canada) Inc. | 21 | $589K |
| IHS Markit Canada ULC | 13 | $566K |
| Advanced Chippewa Inc. | 9 | $554K |
| Oracle Canada ULC | 3 | $474K |
| SHI Canada ULC | 4 | $473K |
| PCI Geomatics Enterprises Inc. | 11 | $462K |
| Thermo-Calc Software Inc | 2 | $458K |
| Carahsoft Technology Corp. | 4 | $392K |
| Nisha Technologies Inc. | 2 | $383K |
| Gempa Gmbh | 3 | $345K |
| RMS Software Inc. | 2 | $337K |
| Comsol Inc | 14 | $328K |
| Kinemetrics Inc. | 4 | $310K |
Plus 16 contracts ($346K) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Aspen Technology Inc | Competitive | $1,688,797 |
| Jan 2023 | Compugen Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $1,553,750 |
| Jul 2015 | Geosoft Inc. | Advance contract award notice | $849,353 |
| Mar 2023 | Thermo-Calc Software Inc | Non-competitive1 bid | $445,713 |
| Mar 2023 | SHI Canada ULC | Competitive: selective tendering3 bids | $392,167 |
| Feb 2018 | Nisha Technologies Inc. | Competitive: open bidding | $358,051 |
| Jan 2017 | RMS Software Inc. | Competitive1 bid | $318,800 |
| Apr 2019 | Microsoft Canada Inc. | Competitive | $317,405 |
| Feb 2018 | Microsoft Corporation | Competitive | $315,027 |
| Aug 2023 | ANSYS Canada Ltd. | Non-competitive1 bid | $312,051 |
| Jun 2025 | Dassault Systemes Canada | Non-competitive1 bid | $298,101 |
| Nov 2024 | ANSYS Canada Ltd. | Competitive: open bidding1 bid | $291,417 |
| May 2021 | Sierra Systems Group Inc. | Advance contract award notice1 bid | $288,451 |
| Mar 2025 | Oracle Canada ULC | Non-competitive1 bid | $285,275 |
| Mar 2022 | Advanced Chippewa Inc. | Competitive4 bids | $276,850 |
| Jan 2016 | Gamma Remote Sensing AG | Non-competitive | $265,073 |
| Nov 2021 | Dassault Systemes Canada | Non-competitive | $259,029 |
| Dec 2023 | Dassault Systemes Canada | Competitive: selective tendering1 bid | $242,855 |
| Jan 2023 | Carahsoft Technology Corp. | Non-competitive1 bid | $232,453 |
| Mar 2019 | Geotab Inc | Competitive: open bidding | $231,820 |
Latest contracts
| Date | Vendor | How awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tknl Inc | Non-competitive1 bid | $125,249 |
| Jun 2026 | Optrics Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $19,599 |
| Jun 2026 | Talus Technologies | Non-competitive1 bid | $20,584 |
| May 2026 | 2352242 Ontario Inc. | Competitive2 bids | $22,515 |
| May 2026 | Landmark Technology Holdings Inc | Non-competitive1 bid | $11,905 |
| May 2026 | The MathWorks, Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $14,807 |
| May 2026 | Magnet Forensics Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $21,706 |
| Apr 2026 | Thermfact Ltd. | Non-competitive1 bid | $40,411 |
| Apr 2026 | Bruker Axs, Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $13,270 |
| Apr 2026 | RMS Software Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $18,645 |
| Apr 2026 | Phaselock Systems International Inc | Competitive: selective tendering1 bid | $37,173 |
| Mar 2026 | Advanced Chippewa Inc. | Competitive1 bid | $46,985 |
| Mar 2026 | Testforce Systems Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $13,995 |
| Mar 2026 | Oracle Canada ULC | Competitive1 bid | $167,292 |
| Mar 2026 | Cgg Electromagnetics [Italy] Srl | Non-competitive1 bid | $18,158 |
| Feb 2026 | Nanometrics Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $41,391 |
| Feb 2026 | Softchoice Corporation | Non-competitive1 bid | $13,352 |
| Feb 2026 | Aurel Systems Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $10,584 |
| Feb 2026 | Le Groupe Conseil Bronson Consultin | Non-competitive1 bid | $19,662 |
| Jan 2026 | Symetri Canada Inc. | Non-competitive1 bid | $10,283 |
By year
Contracts by the year they were dated.
| Year | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | $107K |
| 2012 | 13 | $283K |
| 2013 | 26 | $580K |
| 2014 | 41 | $1.1M |
| 2015 | 32 | $2.1M |
| 2016 | 40 | $1.6M |
| 2017 | 62 | $3.7M |
| 2018 | 71 | $3.2M |
| 2019 | 68 | $2.9M |
| 2020 | 52 | $2M |
| 2021 | 46 | $2.3M |
| 2022 | 62 | $2.4M |
| 2023 | 54 | $4.9M |
| 2024 | 36 | $1.7M |
| 2025 | 35 | $1.6M |
| 2026 | 23 | $796K |
How they were awarded
As the department reported it; older contracts often don't say.
| Procurement method | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Non-competitive | 364 | $14.2M |
| Competitive | 95 | $7.5M |
| Not stated | 149 | $4.6M |
| Competitive: open bidding | 41 | $2.4M |
| Advance contract award notice | 10 | $2M |
| Competitive: selective tendering | 3 | $672K |
Goods, services or construction
| Type | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Goods | 331 | $16M |
| Services | 182 | $10.7M |
| Not stated | 149 | $4.6M |