Tender · Closed · Request for Proposal
Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert
Department of National Defence (DND)
- Closed
- August 27, 2026
- August 27, 2026 at 14:00
- Published
- July 28, 2026
- amended August 27, 2026
- Type
- Goods
- Competitive - Open bidding
- Delivery
- Anywhere in Canada
CanadaBuys tender notices published since Aug 2022; open as of October 12, 2026. Source: Public Services and Procurement Canada, CanadaBuys open data.
What it is
- Reference
- cb-196-82966834 · solicitation W8703-270047/A
- Commodity (UNSPSC)
- 46101600 Ammunition
- Topic
- Defence, security and safety equipment
- Delivery regions
- Anywhere in Canada
- Trade agreements
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
- How the winner is picked
- Lowest Price What this means
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below:
GSIN: N1375 – Demolition Materials
UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition
Description: Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert
A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert. The Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of live detonating cord, but contains no explosive or initiating components. The Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert will ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence.
Quantity: 300,000 ft - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 15 May 2027.
300,000 ft - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 May 2027.
Unit of Issue: Feet (ft)
1. Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this procurement.
2. Controlled Goods
This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.
3. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
4. …
Excerpt of the buyer’s description, with contact details left out. The notice on CanadaBuys is the official version.
Who won the last ones like it
Recent CanadaBuys award notices with the same commodity code.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Capital Survival Ltd. | Signal Smoke Marine, Orange | Department of National Defence (DND) | $111,567 |
| Sep 2026 | HFI Pyrotechnics Inc. | Contract HFI Quality and Innovation Laboratory | Department of National Defence (DND) | $37,467,491 |
| Aug 2026 | MKDS TRAINING (6966624 Canada Inc.) | XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert | Department of National Defence (DND) | $459,994 |
| Jul 2026 | DSS Protection NS Inc. | Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) | Department of National Defence (DND) | $516,753 |
| Mar 2026 | General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems-Canada Valleyfield | Charge Propelling 155mm M232A2 High Charges Contract | Department of National Defence (DND) | $81,045,280 |
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| Aug 2025 | DSS Protection NS Inc. | Signal Flare Kit Red and Signal Flare Kit Green | Department of National Defence (DND) | $1,151,786 |
| Jun 2025 | DSS Protection NS Inc. | Hand Fire Parachute Flare 38mm Red | Department of National Defence (DND) | $245,622 |
| May 2025 | DSS Protection NS Inc. | Hand Flare Red | Department of National Defence (DND) | $83,273 |
| Mar 2025 | General Dynamics-OTS Canada Inc. | W8486-25XA15 66MM ROCKET M72 EC MK1 LAW | Department of National Defence (DND) | $40,869,702 |
| Feb 2025 | Not named here | Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO); Correctional Service of Canada (CSC); Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA); Parks Canada Agency (PC) | $1,858,440 | |
| Feb 2025 | Olin Winchester, LLC | Amd 002 - EN578-241596-002 - Requirement for 9mm, 12ga, .308 | Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO); Correctional Service of Canada (CSC); Parks Canada Agency (PC); Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) | $705,168 |
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Values as awarded, from $83,273 to $81,045,280.
Who wins most in this commodity class
Suppliers with the most award notices in the same six-digit UNSPSC class since 2022. Notices that give no value count in Awards, not in Total.
| Supplier | Awards | Total |
|---|---|---|
| HFI Pyrotechnics Inc. | 4 | $45.9M |
| DSS Protection NS Inc. | 4 | $2M |
| General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada Inc./ General dynamics produits de defense et systemes tactiques - Canada Inc. | 3 | $76.9M |
| General Dynamics-OTS Canada Inc. | 2 | $66.3M |
| Rampart International Corporation | 2 | $3.1M |
| General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems-Canada Valleyfield | 1 | $81M |
| IMT Partnership | 1 | $10.9M |
| Abp Technologies Ltd | 1 | $3M |
| Stoeger Canada (1990) Limited | 1 | $2M |
| Avro Precision Laboratories Inc | 1 | $1.8M |
CanadaBuys award notices since Aug 2022. They overlap the Treasury Board contract figures and are never added to them. Source: CanadaBuys open data, October 12, 2026.