National Research Council Canada
43,351 contracts worth $3.79B ($3,789,292,468). 30,745 are non-competitive ($1.63B, 43.0% of the value of contracts that state a procedure). 124 were first published a year or more after award; 208 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$121M16.8%
- 2025-26$353M31.7%
- 2024-25$320M41.4%
- 2023-24$228M36.5%
- 2022-23$267M27.8%
- 2021-22$228M49.7%
- 2020-21$177M55.9%
- 2019-20$162M48.3%
- 2018-19$153M46.9%
- 2017-18$211M30.6%
- 2016-17$173M
- 2015-16$161M
- 2014-15$334M
- 2013-14$149M
- 2012-13$118M
- 2011-12$261M
- 2010-11$127M
- 2009-10$123M
- 2008-09$32.8M
- 2007-08$12.9M
- 2006-07$57.5M
- 2005-06$6.6M
- 2004-05$12.7M
Largest vendors
Total value, number of contracts in grey.
- ATMOSPHERE$203M14
- PRAXAIR PRODUCTS INC.$115M109
- ATCO STRUCTURES & LOGISTICS LTD.$112M189
- MDA SYSTEMS LTD.$79.0M75
- EBC INC$74.6M1
- EBSCO CANADA LTD.$72.1M15
- ATCO FRONTEC LTD.$56.7M74
- TEKSYSTEMS CANADA INC.$48.7M59
- 1872087 ONTARIO INC$41.5M3
- DOMUS BUILDING CLEANING CO. LTD.$39.9M57
- AMERESCO CANADA INC.$35.0M8
- LEDCOR CONSTRUCTION LIMITED$30.1M1
- AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES CANADA INC.$27.0M314
- SPRINGER-VERLAG$26.5M20
- COMMISSIONAIRES OTTAWA$25.5M95
- GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS$24.9M121
- CISTEL TECHNOLOGY INC.$23.4M22
- SERVICES EQUANS INC$22.9M1
- AV-TECH INC.$22.5M195
- CORPS CANADIEN DES COMMISSIONNAIRES$20.9M81
- EXCEL HUMAN RESOURCES$20.4M95
- GEMMA PROPERTY SERVICES INC.$19.2M29
- CANADIAN CORPS OF COMMISSIONAIRES$18.9M159
- BIARRITZ CONSTRUCTION INC.$17.6M39
- BLACK & MCDONALD LIMITED$17.4M47
Largest contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-02-12 · DATA COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive | $203,117,113 |
| 2 | 2012-03-29 · MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (SPECIFY) This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive | $113,000,000 |
| 3 | 2022-08-12 · Laboratories REFERENCE TO PSPC CONTRACT EP938-30188 | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $74,574,728 |
| 4 | 2006-12-18 · PRINTED MATTER This contract includes one or more amendments. The Original Contract Value was: $ 9,455,346.27 This contract was awarded by Public Works and Government Services Canada. This contract was competitively sourced. This co… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $39,071,411 |
| 5 | 2026-03-26 · Laboratories | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $30,144,904 |
| 6 | 2012-01-01 · PRINTED MATTER This contract includes one or more amendments. The Original Contract Value was: $ 18,509,400.00 This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $28,583,375 |
| 7 | 2017-12-05 · Office buildings This contract was competitively sourced. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $26,224,834 |
| 8 | 2026-05-13 · Other engineering works | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $22,867,146 |
| 9 | 2024-11-08 · Laboratories | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $20,340,224 |
| 10 | 2015-01-12 · LABORATORIES This contract is a call-up against a standing offer from National Research Council Canada. This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | TC Competitive – Traditional | $19,871,865 |
| 11 | 2012-04-27 · CONTRACTED BUILDING CLEANING This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $17,477,423 |
| 12 | 2026-06-03 · Laboratories | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $15,517,380 |
| 13 | 2013-08-19 · MEASURING, CONTROLLING, LABORATORY, MEDICAL AND OP This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive | $13,692,163 |
| 14 | 2026-01-06 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts THE CONTRACT IS A SOLE-SOURCE AGREEMENT APPROVED BY THE CRC. THE ADVANCE PAYMENT HAS ALSO BEEN APPROVED. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $12,669,271 |
| 15 | 2026-01-29 · Other non-residential buildings | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $12,493,873 |
| 16 | 2026-05-12 · Laboratories | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $12,213,349 |
| 17 | 2023-04-13 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $11,829,712 |
| 18 | 2011-11-01 · OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (SPECIFY) This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | TC Competitive – Traditional | $10,859,733 |
| 19 | 2026-03-06 · Office buildings MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTIONS SERVICES | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $10,547,346 |
| 20 | 2008-11-01 · OTHER BUILDINGS (SPECIFY) This contract includes one or more amendments. The Original Contract Value was: $ 4,726,340.94 This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $9,892,698 |
| 21 | 2024-12-13 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $9,109,606 |
| 22 | 2022-04-25 · Office buildings | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $8,815,674 |
| 23 | 2024-07-29 · Contracted building cleaning | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 81 Extreme urgency | $8,619,435 |
| 24 | 2025-07-24 · Laboratories | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $8,494,176 |
| 25 | 2024-09-18 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $8,374,034 |
Largest non-competitive contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-02-12 · DATA COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive | $203,117,113 |
| 2 | 2012-03-29 · MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (SPECIFY) This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive | $113,000,000 |
| 3 | 2013-08-19 · MEASURING, CONTROLLING, LABORATORY, MEDICAL AND OP This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive | $13,692,163 |
| 4 | 2026-01-06 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts THE CONTRACT IS A SOLE-SOURCE AGREEMENT APPROVED BY THE CRC. THE ADVANCE PAYMENT HAS ALSO BEEN APPROVED. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $12,669,271 |
| 5 | 2024-12-13 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $9,109,606 |
| 6 | 2024-07-29 · Contracted building cleaning | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 81 Extreme urgency | $8,619,435 |
| 7 | 2024-09-18 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $8,374,034 |
| 8 | 2020-06-09 · Measuring, controlling, laboratory, medical and optical equipment and parts This contract was awarded by Public Works and Government Services Canada. This contract was sole sourced. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $6,240,548 |
| 9 | 2025-12-16 · Printed matter, including books, newspapers, pictures, manuscripts and forms | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $5,851,891 |
| 10 | 2021-12-23 · Printed matter, including books, newspapers, pictures, manuscripts and forms | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $5,113,794 |
| 11 | 2014-02-10 · ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS-OTHER (SPECIFY) This contract was awarded by Public Works and Government Services Canada. This contract was sole sourced. Work includes: project management / consulting / systems engineering | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $4,448,902 |
| 12 | 2026-03-12 · Printed matter, including books, newspapers, pictures, manuscripts and forms SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC TITLES OF E-COLLECTIONS, E-BOOKS | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $4,388,117 |
| 13 | 2025-01-02 · Printed matter, including books, newspapers, pictures, manuscripts and forms SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC TITLES OF E-COLLECTIONS, E-BOOKS | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $3,460,619 |
| 14 | 2025-11-07 · Printed matter, including books, newspapers, pictures, manuscripts and forms | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $3,454,423 |
| 15 | 2019-05-14 · Scientific services This contract was sole sourced. SCIENTIFIC SERCICES OF POSTDOC FOR AFOSR PROJECT | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $3,443,292 |
Largest growth since award
| # | Vendor and record text | Original | Now | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022-08-12 · Laboratories REFERENCE TO PSPC CONTRACT EP938-30188 | $59,999,000 | $74,574,728 | +$14,575,728 |
| 2 | 2012-04-27 · CONTRACTED BUILDING CLEANING This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | $3,010,254 | $17,477,423 | +$14,467,169 |
| 3 | 2015-01-12 · LABORATORIES This contract is a call-up against a standing offer from National Research Council Canada. This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | $6,119,143 | $19,871,865 | +$13,752,722 |
| 4 | 2012-01-01 · PRINTED MATTER This contract includes one or more amendments. The Original Contract Value was: $ 18,509,400.00 This contract was competitively sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | $18,509,400 | $28,583,375 | +$10,073,975 |
| 5 | 2022-04-25 · Office buildings | $1,368,220 | $8,815,674 | +$7,447,454 |
| 6 | 2025-06-17 · Other business services not elsewhere specified PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NRC-CTMF - MULTIPLE RESOURCE CATEGORIES | $1 | $5,206,187 | +$5,206,186 |
| 7 | 2024-07-29 · Contracted building cleaning | $3,446,011 | $8,619,435 | +$5,173,424 |
| 8 | 2018-02-09 · Other engineering works This contract was competitively sourced. | $4,094,672 | $8,086,506 | +$3,991,834 |
| 9 | 2024-05-16 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants TBIPS MULTI CATEGORIES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT KITS | $260,680 | $4,010,460 | +$3,749,781 |
| 10 | 2024-06-03 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants OMNIBUS PROJECT DELIVERY SERVICES | $1 | $3,742,753 | +$3,742,752 |