Canadian Food Inspection Agency
5,130 contracts worth $762M ($761,898,561). 2,330 are non-competitive ($176M, 23.1% of the value of contracts that state a procedure). 0 were first published a year or more after award; 11 are flagged as with a former public servant.
By fiscal year
The lighter part of each bar is non-competitive (TN); the percentage is that share of the year's value. Shown from the first year in which most records state a procedure.
Largest vendors
Total value, number of contracts in grey.
- BUREAU VERITAS CANADA (2019) INC.$28.8M84
- ACCENTURE INC.$24.7M3
- CARO ANALYTICAL SERVICES$20.9M30
- BLACK & MCDONALD LIMITED$19.6M5
- SILLIKER CANADA CO. LTD.$19.4M42
- ORACLE CANADA ULC$19.0M28
- QM LP$18.5M20
- BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH$18.1M1
- NISHA TECHNOLOGIES INC.$15.0M69
- SGS CANADA INC.$14.7M28
- FERUS INC$14.0M311
- SILLIKER JR LABORATORIES ULC$13.6M44
- CANADIAN CORPS OF COMMISSIONAIRES$13.5M52
- NORTHERN MICRO INC.$13.4M36
- WORKPLACE HEALTH AND COST SOLUTIONS$12.8M4
- MAXXAM ANALYTICAL INTERNATIONAL$11.3M9
- BIOGENESIS BAGO SA$9.4M1
- LUMINA IT INC.$9.1M17
- MAPLESOFT GROUP$8.2M7
- WATERS LIMITED$7.8M54
- TRAINOR MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LTD.$7.4M2
- XEROX CANADA LTD$7.0M9
- PURESPIRIT SOLUTIONS INC.$6.4M10
- LIFE TECHNOLOGIES INC.$6.3M114
- MAXXAM ANALYTICS INC.$6.2M25
Largest contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-10-15 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants Systems Integration Services Awarded by PSPC | TC Competitive – Traditional | $22,259,994 |
| 2 | 2025-05-28 · Pharmaceutical and other medicinal products This contract was omitted from a previous proactive publication. Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine antigen concentrate bank and for the supply of finished foot and mouth disease vaccines in the event of an outbreak in anima… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $18,112,500 |
| 3 | 2013-07-02 · Other engineering works Elevator Maintenance for Ottawa Laboratory Awarded by PSPC | TC Competitive – Traditional Limited tendering reason: 05 No response to bid solicitation | $13,088,973 |
| 4 | 2013-05-08 · Scientific services Chemical Testing Awarded by PSPC | TC Competitive – Traditional | $9,474,026 |
| 5 | 2025-05-28 · Pharmaceutical and other medicinal products This contract was omitted from a previous proactive publication. Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine antigen concentrate bank and for the supply of finished foot and mouth disease vaccines in the event of an outbreak in anima… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $9,397,000 |
| 6 | 2017-11-09 · Other engineering works Contract previously not reported Air Handling Unit Replacement and Exhaust Manifold Burnaby Laboratory | TC Competitive – Traditional | $7,333,734 |
| 7 | 2014-11-17 · Printing services National Managed Print Service | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $5,992,387 |
| 8 | 2021-01-21 · Computer equipment related to distributed computing environment (DCE)-Desktop/personal/portable (includes all related parts and peripherals) | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $5,962,883 |
| 9 | 2021-04-01 · Other health services not elsewhere specified Corporate Occupational Health Services Program | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $5,756,894 |
| 10 | 2024-08-30 · Other buildings This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. Central Heating and Cooling Plant | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $5,704,452 |
| 11 | 2016-07-21 · Other engineering works Exterior Cladding System, Removal & Installation Generator and Roofing Membrance Replacement Awarded by PSPC | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $5,088,419 |
| 12 | 2017-10-18 · Other health services not elsewhere specified Corporate Occupational Health Services Program | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $4,381,498 |
| 13 | 2020-02-07 · Computer equipment related to distributed computing environment (DCE)-Desktop/personal/portable (includes all related parts and peripherals) | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $3,752,198 |
| 14 | 2023-03-27 · Scientific services Individual Task Authorization. Residue Testing | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $3,676,972 |
| 15 | 2023-03-27 · Scientific services Individual Task Authorization. Residue Testing | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $3,568,328 |
| 16 | 2018-02-16 · Other office equipment and Parts | TC Competitive – Traditional | $3,502,453 |
| 17 | 2025-11-14 · Computer equipment related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) - Desktop/personal/portable (includes all related parts and peripherals) This contract is for a bulk purchase of Dell laptops, including upgrades and a three year warranty. This order was placed for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Atlantic Operations in Moncton, New Brunswick. | TN Non-Competitive | $3,386,172 |
| 18 | 2024-04-24 · Scientific services Chemical residue sampling and testing of food products through various chemical residue surveillance programs. Monitoring Program, Targeted Programs, Direct Sampling and Compliance Sampling.
Individual Task Authorizat… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $3,052,136 |
| 19 | BOTTING & ASSOCIATES ALBERTA LTD. 2016-09-15 · Other engineering works Construction Services Calgary Exhaust Hood Manifold Awarded by PSPC | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,851,278 |
| 20 | 2019-04-01 · Other health services not elsewhere specified Vendor Name changed. Previously Morneau Shepell Ltd. and/or Lifeworks (Canada) Ltd. Employee Assistance Program | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,821,043 |
| 21 | 2022-04-25 · Other non-recoverable payments to persons Individual Task Authorization. Disposal & Composting Services for 2022 AI Outbreak | TN Non-Competitive | $2,712,000 |
| 22 | 2024-04-25 · Scientific services Chemical Residue Testing
Individual Task Authorization. Residue Testing | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,687,355 |
| 23 | AVENAI INC. 2019-04-05 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants Business Analysts Level 2 & 3, Business Process Consultant Level 3, Change Management Consultants Level 2 & 3 and Project Leader Level 3 | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,685,309 |
| 24 | 2021-03-23 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants Information Technology Consultant | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,672,510 |
| 25 | 2018-04-01 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants IT Architecture Services | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,599,917 |
Largest non-competitive contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-11-14 · Computer equipment related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) - Desktop/personal/portable (includes all related parts and peripherals) This contract is for a bulk purchase of Dell laptops, including upgrades and a three year warranty. This order was placed for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Atlantic Operations in Moncton, New Brunswick. | TN Non-Competitive | $3,386,172 |
| 2 | 2022-04-25 · Other non-recoverable payments to persons Individual Task Authorization. Disposal & Composting Services for 2022 AI Outbreak | TN Non-Competitive | $2,712,000 |
| 3 | 2022-04-17 · Other non-recoverable payments to persons Individual Task Authorization. Disposal & Composting Services for 2022 AI Outbreak | TN Non-Competitive | $2,373,000 |
| 4 | 2022-04-14 · Other non-recoverable payments to persons Individual Task Authorization. Disposal & Composting Services for 2022 AI Outbreak | TN Non-Competitive | $2,260,000 |
| 5 | 2024-06-26 · Computer equipment related to distributed computing environment (DCE)-Desktop/personal/portable (includes all related parts and peripherals) This RVD Call-up document is a contract issued under the framework established under Dell Canada's National Master Standing Offer No. E60EJ-11000C/005/EJ (NMSO)to exercise option #1 from contract #2BH3144365 to purchase … | TN Non-Competitive | $2,045,637 |
| 6 | 2024-01-31 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components This is an annual Oracle Main Support 1 Year Maintenance Renewal from February 29, 2024 to March 31, 2025 based on CFIA's current license holdings. This procurement is done and the prices are based on the existing SLSA … | TN Non-Competitive | $1,937,540 |
| 7 | 2024-12-17 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components This is part of the multi-departmental contract #:EN578-150979/001/XL This maintenance contract covers Oracle software products, including Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, Oracle Advanced Security, and Oracle Real App… | TN Non-Competitive | $1,910,625 |
| 8 | 2023-02-15 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components Oracle Software Maintenance Renewal - Oracle Main Support | TN Non-Competitive | $1,753,430 |
| 9 | 2022-02-10 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. | TN Non-Competitive | $1,682,836 |
| 10 | 2020-02-28 · Application software (including COTS) and application development and delivery software | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,665,014 |
| 11 | 2017-02-28 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components Software Support Licenses | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,658,610 |
| 12 | 2021-03-04 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,649,840 |
| 13 | 2019-02-28 · Application software (including COTS) and application development and delivery software This is part of the multi-departmental contract #:EN578-150979/001/XL Software license support renewal | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,584,328 |
| 14 | CITY OF TORONTO 2016-07-28 · Scientific services Asian Longhorned Beetle Surveillance for the City of Toronto | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 90 Protection of human, animal, or plant Life or health (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $1,536,799 |
| 15 | 2022-09-15 · Other Business Services not Elsewhere Specified Storage of CO2 Gas | TN Non-Competitive | $1,502,550 |
Largest growth since award
| # | Vendor and record text | Original | Now | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-10-15 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants Systems Integration Services Awarded by PSPC | $2,260,000 | $22,259,994 | +$19,999,994 |
| 2 | 2013-07-02 · Other engineering works Elevator Maintenance for Ottawa Laboratory Awarded by PSPC | $2,768,370 | $13,088,973 | +$10,320,603 |
| 3 | 2021-04-01 · Other health services not elsewhere specified Corporate Occupational Health Services Program | $1,253,499 | $5,756,894 | +$4,503,395 |
| 4 | 2013-05-08 · Scientific services Chemical Testing Awarded by PSPC | $5,536,914 | $9,474,026 | +$3,937,112 |
| 5 | 2017-10-18 · Other health services not elsewhere specified Corporate Occupational Health Services Program | $1,253,500 | $4,381,498 | +$3,127,998 |
| 6 | 2020-02-07 · Computer equipment related to distributed computing environment (DCE)-Desktop/personal/portable (includes all related parts and peripherals) | $1,072,056 | $3,752,198 | +$2,680,141 |
| 7 | 2018-02-16 · Other office equipment and Parts | $1,216,983 | $3,502,453 | +$2,285,470 |
| 8 | 2019-04-01 · Other health services not elsewhere specified Vendor Name changed. Previously Morneau Shepell Ltd. and/or Lifeworks (Canada) Ltd. Employee Assistance Program | $919,435 | $2,821,043 | +$1,901,608 |
| 9 | 2023-03-27 · Scientific services Individual Task Authorization. Residue Testing | $1,913,458 | $3,676,972 | +$1,763,514 |
| 10 | 2020-06-10 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants Quality Assurance Specialist/Analyst (Level 3) and Tester (Level 2) | $135,329 | $1,870,286 | +$1,734,957 |