National Defence
268,410 contracts worth $213.5B ($213,518,220,633). 12,171 are non-competitive ($29.6B, 18.8% of the value of contracts that state a procedure). 4,401 were first published a year or more after award; 83 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.
- 2026-27$885M8.8%
- 2025-26$7.34B37.2%
- 2024-25$28.4B5.3%
- 2023-24$15.8B22.3%
- 2022-23$8.16B36.1%
- 2021-22$9.73B55.7%
- 2020-21$9.12B9.2%
- 2019-20$10.2B27.8%
- 2018-19$4.67B18.0%
- 2017-18$7.56B15.3%
- 2016-17$7.54B
- 2015-16$8.28B
- 2014-15$10.2B
- 2013-14$4.79B
- 2012-13$5.38B
- 2011-12$7.27B
- 2010-11$8.56B
- 2009-10$10.7B
- 2008-09$14.3B
- 2007-08$11.8B
- 2006-07$1.24B
- 2005-06$7.49B
- 2004-05$8.90B
Largest vendors
Total value, number of contracts in grey.
- IRVING SHIPBUILDING INC/$12.1B2
- SkyAlyne Canada Limited Partnership$11.2B1
- General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation$9.13B133
- Halifax Shipyard$8.04B16
- VANCOUVER SHIPYARDS CO LTD$7.74B11
- LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION$6.54B10
- Babcock Canada Inc.$5.70B16
- CAE Military Aviation Training Inc.$4.48B1
- PLENARY PROPERTIES LTAP LP$4.16B1
- Sikorsky International Operations Inc$4.16B2
- Airbus Defence and Space SA$4.13B7
- I.M.P. GROUP LIMITED$4.07B10
- L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc.$3.69B87
- Lockheed Martin Canada Inc.$3.44B87
- The Boeing Company$3.26B16
- BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD$3.08B2
- Airbus Defense & Space SA$2.90B2
- Calian Ltd$2.76B2,195
- KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG$2.42B2
- Cascade Aerospace Inc.$2.25B5
- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada Inc$2.20B509
- Victoria Shipyards Company Limited$2.15B34
- THALES CANADA INC.$2.00B157
- CHANTIER DAVIE CANADA INC$1.81B5
- KELOWNA FLIGHTCRAFT LTD$1.79B4
Largest contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-05-28 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Other professional services not elsewhere specified, Moose Jaw, Southport, Winnipeg, Ottawa | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $11,219,370,646 |
| 2 | 2025-03-03 · Ships and boats This contract was competitively sourced. Ships and boats, Halifax | TC Competitive – Traditional | $10,753,506,709 |
| 3 | 2007-12-20 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, Canada | TC Competitive – Traditional | $6,382,883,843 |
| 4 | 2014-12-23 · Marine Architect and Engineering Services This item was not reported previously. This item contains one or more amendments. This contract is a result of an advance contract award notice. | TC Competitive – Traditional | $6,126,432,060 |
| 5 | 2020-06-10 · Ships and boats Parts This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Ships and boats Parts,North Vancouver, BC | TC Competitive – Traditional | $4,736,260,596 |
| 6 | 2022-03-01 · Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, 15 Wing, Moose Jaw, SK | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 81 Extreme urgency | $4,482,200,974 |
| 7 | 2011-01-31 · OPERATION GOVT OWNED FACILITY | not stated | $4,160,474,985 |
| 8 | 2000-07-31 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, Halifax and CFBs Comox, Greenwood, Gander, Trenton | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $4,022,589,252 |
| 9 | 2023-06-19 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, Ottawa, Ontario | TC Competitive – Traditional | $3,718,137,594 |
| 10 | 2008-06-30 · Other health services not elsewhere specified This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Other health services not elsewhere specified, Ottawa, Halifax, Victoria | TC Competitive – Traditional | $3,521,084,535 |
| 11 | 2009-06-30 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, 450THS Petawawa, ON | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $3,198,763,197 |
| 12 | 2016-12-01 · Other Equipment and Parts This contract was competitively sourced. | TC Competitive – Traditional | $2,900,107,494 |
| 13 | 2004-07-13 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Aircraft, Mirabel, Quebec/Ottawa, Ontario | TN Non-Competitive | $2,646,123,122 |
| 14 | 2004-11-23 · Helicopters (Military) Repair and Overhaul | not stated | $2,342,493,108 |
| 15 | 2019-09-05 · Combat, Assault and Tactical Vehicles, Wheeled This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $2,288,202,485 |
| 16 | 2023-12-14 · Aircraft parts This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Aircraft parts, Mirabel, QC / Calgary | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 05 No response to bid solicitation | $2,283,021,216 |
| 17 | 2004-11-23 · Aircraft, Rotary Wing | not stated | $1,817,337,272 |
| 18 | 2008-11-07 · Ship and Boat Propulsion Components This contract was competitively sourced. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,808,011,801 |
| 19 | 2023-12-18 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, Services-Poway CA, USA, Goods-Ottawa ON, Canada | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,792,979,385 |
| 20 | 2010-01-18 · Trucks and Truck Tractors, Wheeled This item contains one or more amendment. This contract was competitively sourced | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,788,732,845 |
| 21 | 2005-10-28 · Pilot Training Services, Aircraft | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,768,087,162 |
| 22 | 2017-09-29 · Hospital Services This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. | TC Competitive – Traditional | $1,762,332,523 |
| 23 | 2019-07-15 · Vessels, Miscellaneous - Repair This contract is a result of an advance contract award notice.This contract was sole sourced. | AC Advance Contract Award Notice Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,750,000,000 |
| 24 | 2024-09-12 · Road motor vehicles-Military This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract is a result of an advance contract award notice. This contract was sole sourced. Road motor vehicles-Military, Edmonton, AB | AC Advance Contract Award Notice Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,442,723,309 |
| 25 | 2017-06-01 · Ships and boats This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,409,245,994 |
Largest non-competitive contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022-03-01 · Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, 15 Wing, Moose Jaw, SK | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 81 Extreme urgency | $4,482,200,974 |
| 2 | 2004-07-13 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Aircraft, Mirabel, Quebec/Ottawa, Ontario | TN Non-Competitive | $2,646,123,122 |
| 3 | 2019-09-05 · Combat, Assault and Tactical Vehicles, Wheeled This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $2,288,202,485 |
| 4 | 2023-12-14 · Aircraft parts This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Aircraft parts, Mirabel, QC / Calgary | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 05 No response to bid solicitation | $2,283,021,216 |
| 5 | 2010-01-18 · Trucks and Truck Tractors, Wheeled This item contains one or more amendment. This contract was competitively sourced | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,788,732,845 |
| 6 | 2015-11-30 · Rental of ships This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $1,181,682,156 |
| 7 | 2022-12-21 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Aircraft, Halifax, Nova Scotia | TN Non-Competitive | $1,180,591,574 |
| 8 | 2022-04-13 · Engineering services not elsewhere specified This contract was sole sourced. Engineering services not elsewhere specified, Mirabel, Quebec | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $797,556,147 |
| 9 | 2025-12-12 · Aircraft parts This contract was sole sourced. Acquisition of aircraft and ships, including parts | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 81 Extreme urgency | $709,734,832 |
| 10 | 2009-01-06 · Conference Space and Facilities This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $566,845,549 |
| 11 | 2017-11-24 · Other equipment This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Other equipment, Calgary, Alberta | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $553,511,879 |
| 12 | 2024-02-09 · Architectural services This item contains one or more amendments. Architectural services | TN Non-Competitive | $511,823,038 |
| 13 | 2026-02-13 · Engineering services not elsewhere specified This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Engineering services not elsewhere specified, Madrid, Spain and Ottawa, ON | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $399,127,300 |
| 14 | 2015-02-01 · Image/Video communications equipment (includes telepresence/video conferencing equipment, cabling, parts and peripherals) This contract contains one or more amendments. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $342,969,981 |
| 15 | 2026-02-02 · Weapons (including parts) This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Weapons (including parts), Colt Canada Ltd | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $307,534,472 |
Largest growth since award
| # | Vendor and record text | Original | Now | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007-12-20 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, Canada | $1,893,655,487 | $6,382,883,843 | +$4,489,228,355 |
| 2 | 2000-07-31 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, Halifax and CFBs Comox, Greenwood, Gander, Trenton | $184,000,000 | $4,022,589,252 | +$3,838,589,252 |
| 3 | 2014-12-23 · Marine Architect and Engineering Services This item was not reported previously. This item contains one or more amendments. This contract is a result of an advance contract award notice. | $2,610,430,783 | $6,126,432,060 | +$3,516,001,277 |
| 4 | 2008-06-30 · Other health services not elsewhere specified This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Other health services not elsewhere specified, Ottawa, Halifax, Victoria | $405,950,000 | $3,521,084,535 | +$3,115,134,535 |
| 5 | 2025-03-03 · Ships and boats This contract was competitively sourced. Ships and boats, Halifax | $8,010,267,025 | $10,753,506,709 | +$2,743,239,684 |
| 6 | 2004-07-13 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was sole sourced. Aircraft, Mirabel, Quebec/Ottawa, Ontario | $240,900,000 | $2,646,123,122 | +$2,405,223,122 |
| 7 | 2020-06-10 · Ships and boats Parts This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Ships and boats Parts,North Vancouver, BC | $2,447,262,476 | $4,736,260,596 | +$2,288,998,120 |
| 8 | 2009-06-30 · Aircraft This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Aircraft, 450THS Petawawa, ON | $1,344,761,697 | $3,198,763,197 | +$1,854,001,500 |
| 9 | 2017-09-29 · Hospital Services This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. | $275,000,000 | $1,762,332,523 | +$1,487,332,523 |
| 10 | 2008-03-31 · Vessels, Miscellaneous | $55,822,000 | $1,383,542,709 | +$1,327,720,709 |