Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
1,103 contracts worth $134M ($134,453,808). 633 are non-competitive ($26.9M, 20.0% of the value of contracts that state a procedure). 13 were first published a year or more after award; 3 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.
- MNP LLP$11.8M16
- MICROSOFT CANADA INC.$10.3M55
- DELOITTE LLP$9.2M3
- COFOMO OTTAWA$7.2M8
- GCStrategies Inc.$6.2M4
- SOFTSIM TECHNOLOGIES INC$4.1M3
- STONEWORKS TECHNOLOGIES INC$4.0M53
- GARTNER CANADA CO.$4.0M16
- ORANGUTECH INC.$3.2M12
- NORTHERN MICRO INC.$3.1M16
- NISHA TECHNOLOGIES INC.$2.9M21
- ADRM TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING$2.6M1
- ELIQUO TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT$2.6M2
- ADRM TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING GROUP CO$2.4M1
- EXCEL HUMAN RESOURCES$2.4M9
- COLLIERS PROJECT LEADERS INC.$2.0M1
- MAVERIN INC.$1.9M1
- ACCESS 2 NETWORKS INC.$1.9M47
- SOFTCHOICE CORPORATION$1.8M47
- Thomasschmidt Inc.$1.5M1
- Apption Software$1.4M1
- COMMISSIONAIRES OTTAWA$1.1M11
- ALTIS HUMAN RESOURCES$1.0M11
- EDGAR INC.$1.0M1
- Hilton Garden Inn$992K1
Largest contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-12-13 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants This contract was competitively sourced SBIPS- Tri-Agency Grants Management Solution (TGMS) | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $9,179,179 |
| 2 | 2018-07-31 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Project manager (level 3), business architect (level 3) and web multi-media content consultant (level 3) services for continuous improvement and modernizatio… | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $3,744,075 |
| 3 | 2022-02-16 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-18858 TBIPS Application/Software Architect (level 3) | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $3,574,586 |
| 4 | 2021-12-06 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-19006A TBIPS Programmer / Software developer (level 3) services to develop innovative technology solutions in line with enterprise an… | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $3,556,675 |
| 5 | 2021-08-04 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Program/Software Developer (level 2 and 3) | TC Competitive – Traditional | $3,496,926 |
| 6 | 2021-07-26 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-18867A Project management services from 3 project managers to manage and coordinate activities for various approved projects under th… | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $3,048,434 |
| 7 | 2017-06-05 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Business analyst | TC Competitive – Traditional | $2,591,084 |
| 8 | Eliquo Training & Development 2022-07-04 · Tuition fees and costs of attending courses including seminars not elsewhere specified The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Application/Software Architect (level 3) | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,511,821 |
| 9 | 2023-03-23 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies 4 TBIPS business analyst (level 3) resources to provide support to the planning, development, analysis and implementation of Business Service deliverables to suppo… | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,440,800 |
| 10 | 2018-06-04 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N19-17164 TBIPS Technical Architect (level 3) and Application/Software Architect (level 3) | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,432,171 |
| 11 | 2018-02-16 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies SharePoint developer | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,414,205 |
| 12 | 2017-09-06 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Program/Software Developer (level 2) | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,408,536 |
| 13 | 2019-10-28 · Management consulting The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Change Management, Communications, Project Administrator, and Project Manager for Real Property consulting services in support of NSERC and SSHRC's modernization a… | TC Competitive – Traditional | $2,034,497 |
| 14 | 2021-10-18 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-19020 TBIPS Business Architect (level 3) services to support the continuous improvement and modernization of various IT projects for … | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $1,902,684 |
| 15 | 2017-05-11 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N18-16494 Project management services of an Enterprise Architect to analyze and evaluate the current IT architecture, understand the futu… | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $1,617,674 |
| 16 | Thomasschmidt Inc. 2022-05-17 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N23-19465 Application services from a level 3 Programmer/Software Developer to provide application development, maintenance, and support … | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $1,543,914 |
| 17 | Apption Software 2023-01-31 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies A.I Based Data Content Discovery Solution for Shared Services Canada | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $1,433,377 |
| 18 | 2026-04-27 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Microsoft Enterprise Agreement - Software Licenses, Subscription, and or Unified Support Services | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,376,737 |
| 19 | 2021-07-15 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-19015 Continuous improvement and modernization support for various IT projects and produts of NSERC and SSHRC | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $1,251,703 |
| 20 | 2016-04-26 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Values represented are actual expenditure amounts, which may differ from, but not exceed the total contract value. Professional services of 2 project managers (le… | TC Competitive – Traditional | $1,117,789 |
| 21 | Edgar Inc. 2020-10-07 · Translation services This contract was competitively sourced, Original contract number N20-18287 English to French translation services and French revision services by up to three contractors | TC Competitive – Traditional | $1,017,000 |
| 22 | 2025-09-03 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Cloud Services | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $994,400 |
| 23 | Hilton Garden Inn 2018-09-20 · Non-public servant travel - Operational activities The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Non-public servant travel -Accomodations | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $992,157 |
| 24 | 2023-08-18 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Microsoft Enterprise Applications - True up | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $904,461 |
| 25 | 2026-05-05 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Cloud Services Azure Credits | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $904,000 |
Largest non-competitive contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-04-27 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Microsoft Enterprise Agreement - Software Licenses, Subscription, and or Unified Support Services | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,376,737 |
| 2 | 2023-08-18 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Microsoft Enterprise Applications - True up | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $904,461 |
| 3 | 2021-03-21 · License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Values represented are actual expenditure amounts, which may differ from, but not exceed the total contract value. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $611,330 |
| 4 | 2019-03-18 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N23-19688 , Values represented are actual expenditure amounts, which may differ from, but not exceed the total contract value. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $564,891 |
| 5 | 2023-08-24 · License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies ADP Software | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $388,407 |
| 6 | 2022-04-12 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Values represented are actual expenditure amounts, which may differ from, but not exceed the total contract value. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $285,849 |
| 7 | 2026-02-12 · Computer equipment related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) - Desktop/personal/portable (includes all related parts and peripherals) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Hitachi SAN upgrade | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $276,208 |
| 8 | 2024-08-09 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies R750 Server | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $270,972 |
| 9 | 2018-03-14 · Computer equipment related to Production and Operations (P&O) environment - All servers, storage, printers, etc. (includes all related parts and peripherals) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Values represented are actual expenditure amounts, which may differ from, but not exceed the total contract value. HITACHI G400 SAN SERVER | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 74 Additional deliveries (formerly Interchangeable Parts) | $268,933 |
| 10 | 2022-11-07 · Computer equipment related to Production and Operations (P&O) environment - All servers, storage, printers, etc. (includes all related parts and peripherals) The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Values represented are actual expenditure amounts, which may differ from, but not exceed the total contract value. Dell PowerEdge R750 Server | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $245,721 |
| 11 | 2016-06-27 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Service Desk Assessment | TN Non-Competitive | $227,074 |
| 12 | 2020-03-13 · License/Maintenance fees for application software (including COTS) and application development and delivery software The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Values represented are actual expenditure amounts, which may differ from, but not exceed the total contract value. SKU#3013058-E2 (QTY 570 @ $275) Citrix virtual … | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 81 Extreme urgency | $225,107 |
| 13 | 2024-03-28 · License/Maintenance fees for application software (including COTS) and application development and delivery software The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies. This is part of the multi-departmental contract #:700433063 – 581 Microsoft Unified Support | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $220,501 |
| 14 | 2020-03-30 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS LEADERSHIP TEAM PLUS: LEADER - DELEGATE - ADVISOR - LEADER - CROSS-FONCTION | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $212,677 |
| 15 | 2023-12-21 · License/Maintenance fees for operating system and utility software related to servers, storage, peripherals and components The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Hitachi VSP E590 Licences | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $196,061 |
Largest growth since award
| # | Vendor and record text | Original | Now | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018-07-31 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Project manager (level 3), business architect (level 3) and web multi-media content consultant (level 3) services for continuous improvement and modernizatio… | $431,434 | $3,744,075 | +$3,312,641 |
| 2 | 2021-12-06 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-19006A TBIPS Programmer / Software developer (level 3) services to develop innovative technology solutions in line with enterprise an… | $270,974 | $3,556,675 | +$3,285,701 |
| 3 | 2021-08-04 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Program/Software Developer (level 2 and 3) | $235,921 | $3,496,926 | +$3,261,005 |
| 4 | 2018-02-16 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies SharePoint developer | $217,400 | $2,414,205 | +$2,196,805 |
| 5 | 2017-09-06 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Program/Software Developer (level 2) | $261,030 | $2,408,536 | +$2,147,506 |
| 6 | 2021-07-26 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-18867A Project management services from 3 project managers to manage and coordinate activities for various approved projects under th… | $972,872 | $3,048,434 | +$2,075,561 |
| 7 | 2018-06-04 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N19-17164 TBIPS Technical Architect (level 3) and Application/Software Architect (level 3) | $379,115 | $2,432,171 | +$2,053,056 |
| 8 | 2022-02-16 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies, Original contract number N22-18858 TBIPS Application/Software Architect (level 3) | $1,539,173 | $3,574,586 | +$2,035,413 |
| 9 | Eliquo Training & Development 2022-07-04 · Tuition fees and costs of attending courses including seminars not elsewhere specified The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies TBIPS Application/Software Architect (level 3) | $633,930 | $2,511,821 | +$1,877,891 |
| 10 | 2019-10-28 · Management consulting The cost of this contract is shared between two Agencies Change Management, Communications, Project Administrator, and Project Manager for Real Property consulting services in support of NSERC and SSHRC's modernization a… | $182,789 | $2,034,497 | +$1,851,709 |