UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
404 federal contracts worth $28.2M ($28,194,788), counted once each at their latest stated value. 223 are non-competitive ($12.1M).
By fiscal year
- 2026-27$2.8M6
- 2025-26$2.7M31
- 2024-25$1.1M29
- 2023-24$3.6M34
- 2022-23$3.0M23
- 2021-22$2.2M37
- 2020-21$2.6M38
- 2019-20$2.8M29
- 2018-19$1.0M15
- 2017-18$744K16
- 2016-17$173K12
- 2015-16$995K14
- 2014-15$388K17
- 2013-14$641K16
- 2012-13$345K18
- 2011-12$366K18
- 2010-11$138K11
- 2009-10$447K6
- 2008-09$71K4
- 2007-08$345K10
- 2006-07$740K5
- 2005-06$136K5
- 2004-05$631K9
- 2003-04$258K1
By department
Largest contracts
Up to 60, largest first. "Original" is the original contract value stated in the same latest record, where it states one.
| # | Contract and record text | Procedure and reason | Original | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Canadian Mounted Police · 2026-05-21 Miscellaneous food, food materials and food prepar | TN Non-Competitive | $2,412,581 | $2,412,581 |
| 2 | National Defence · 2024-01-16 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna | TC Competitive – Traditional | $1,150,000 | $1,150,000 |
| 3 | National Defence · 2022-05-18 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,150,000 | $1,150,000 |
| 4 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2023-05-02 Scientific consultants (specify) Health Science Consultants Medical and Health Studies | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $1,124,128 | $1,124,128 |
| 5 | National Defence · 2022-05-30 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, BC | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,103,080 | $1,103,080 |
| 6 | National Defence · 2020-01-15 Scientific Services This contract was competitively sourced. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $977,500 | $977,500 |
| 7 | National Defence · 2025-09-26 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | TC Competitive – Traditional | $833,060 | $833,060 |
| 8 | National Research Council Canada · 2007-01-01 SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANTS (SPECIFY) This contract includes one or more amendments. The Original Contract Value was: $ 411,926.60 This contract was sole sourced. This contract is a multi-year contract. | TN Non-Competitive | $589,600 | |
| 9 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2021-04-01 Scientific consultants Health Science Consultants Medical and Health Studies | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $81,000 | $410,000 |
| 10 | Canadian Space Agency · 2015-05-27 Scientific consultants Space Culture Operations Support | TN Non-Competitive | $335,200 | $408,542 |
| 11 | Employment and Social Development Canada · 2009-11-20 Research Contracts | not stated | $392,742 | |
| 12 | Natural Resources Canada · 2013-10-23 Research Contracts Smoke Forecasts from Wildland Fires for Canada Contract awarded by PWGSC. This contract was competitively sourced. | not stated | $369,600 | |
| 13 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2017-07-04 Scientific consultants (specify) Health Science Consultants Medical and Health Studies | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $103,508 | $268,273 |
| 14 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2025-10-27 Scientific consultants Health Science Consultants Medical and Health Studies
This is a notice of restatement of C-2025-2026-Q3-00508, dated 2025-10-27. It was misstated with an incorrect buyer name and has been corrected. | TC Competitive – Traditional | $191,651 | $267,772 |
| 15 | National Defence · 2004-03-12 Military (R&D) | not stated | $257,635 | |
| 16 | National Defence · 2026-02-27 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | TC Competitive – Traditional | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 17 | National Defence · 2020-05-28 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. IDEaS CFP3-1a: Advanced 3D Printed Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposite Structures for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding of Satellites for Various, 5CDSB Gagetown, Oromocto | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $230,000 | $230,000 |
| 18 | National Defence · 2022-03-31 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $230,000 | $230,000 |
| 19 | National Defence · 2022-03-18 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $230,000 | $230,000 |
| 20 | National Defence · 2023-08-08 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna | TC Competitive – Traditional | $229,511 | $229,511 |
| 21 | National Defence · 2020-06-29 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Creating Secure Mobile Networks Using Ultraviolet Communication Technology for Cold Lake | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $229,080 | $229,080 |
| 22 | National Defence · 2020-12-17 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $228,850 | $228,850 |
| 23 | National Defence · 2019-05-03 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Research and Development services in support of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program - Competitive Projects - 2nd Call for Proposals - Component 1a (… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $228,850 | $228,850 |
| 24 | National Defence · 2020-04-24 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Breaking the ice - ground solutions for removing frozen contaminants from aircraft | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $228,850 | $228,850 |
| 25 | National Defence · 2020-12-17 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, BC | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $228,814 | $228,814 |
| 26 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2015-07-16 Data and Database Access Services Data and Database Access Services Automated News Services, Data Services or Other Information Services (including Buying Data, the Electronic equivalent of Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers) | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $53,449 | $226,805 |
| 27 | National Defence · 2004-10-13 Military (R&D) | not stated | $217,300 | |
| 28 | National Defence · 2004-06-02 Military (R&D) | not stated | $201,100 | |
| 29 | National Defence · 2018-11-19 Engineering Consultants - Other This contract was competitively sourced. Research and Development services in support of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program - Competitive Projects - Call for Proposals - Component 1a (W771… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| 30 | National Defence · 2023-07-26 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, DRDC | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $199,575 | $199,575 |
| 31 | National Research Council Canada · 2026-03-25 Scientific services DEMONSTRATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL TWINS FOR PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECTS. | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $199,450 | $199,450 |
| 32 | National Research Council Canada · 2019-12-23 Other business services not elsewhere specified This contract was sole sourced. DIGITIZATION OF THE INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES AND TRAINING | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $195,050 | $195,050 |
| 33 | National Defence · 2021-04-28 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $193,373 | $193,373 |
| 34 | National Defence · 2020-12-17 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $190,254 | $190,254 |
| 35 | Canadian Space Agency · 2018-09-04 Engineering consultants—Other Space Exploration Concept Study High-Resolution X Ray telescope | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $175,000 | $175,000 |
| 36 | National Defence · 2020-06-10 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. IDEaS CFP3-1a CP-3166: Development of a dual debris collision and irradiation damage protection for Canadian space missions for Dockyard | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $173,449 | $173,449 |
| 37 | National Defence · 2026-06-09 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, British Columbia | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $168,619 | $168,619 |
| 38 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada · 2019-11-14 Management consulting Estimating Blue Carbon Storage Capicity of Canada's Eelgrass | AC Advance Contract Award Notice Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $166,371 | $166,371 |
| 39 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2022-03-29 Scientific consultants Health Science Consultants Medical and Health Studies | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 05 No response to bid solicitation | $108,488 | $164,863 |
| 40 | National Defence · 2018-11-28 Engineering Consultants - Other This contract was competitively sourced. Research and Development services in support of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program - Competitive Projects - Call for Proposals - Component 1a (W771… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $161,370 | $161,370 |
| 41 | National Defence · 2020-12-16 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna, BC | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $152,750 | $152,750 |
| 42 | National Defence · 2007-08-30 Military (R&D) | not stated | $150,000 | |
| 43 | Natural Resources Canada · 2017-09-13 Suspense account (debit)-Other government departments | TC Competitive – Traditional | $147,000 | $147,000 |
| 44 | National Defence · 2024-05-24 Tuition fees and costs of attending courses including seminars not elsewhere specified This item contains one or more amendments. This contract was competitively sourced. Tuition fees and costs of attending courses including seminars not elsewhere specified, Vancouver, British Columbia | TC Competitive – Traditional | $125,760 | $145,719 |
| 45 | Natural Resources Canada · 2014-09-10 Scientific Services Contract awarded by PWGSC. This contract was competitively sourced. | not stated | $142,275 | |
| 46 | National Defence · 2025-12-08 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, Kelowna | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $142,240 | $142,240 |
| 47 | Natural Resources Canada · 2015-11-03 Scientific Consultants Remote Sensing Mapping Contract awarded by PWGSC. This contract was competitively sourced. | not stated | $141,750 | |
| 48 | National Defence · 2026-02-02 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. This contract was competitively sourced. Engineering consultants-Other, 60 Moodie Dr. Ottawa, ON. K1A 0K2 | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $137,136 | $137,136 |
| 49 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2019-04-16 Scientific consultants Health Science Consultants Medical and Health Studies | TC Competitive – Traditional | $57,743 | $136,395 |
| 50 | Natural Resources Canada · 2019-01-10 Suspense account (debit)-Other government departments | AC Advance Contract Award Notice Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $131,250 | $131,250 |
| 51 | Natural Resources Canada · 2019-09-04 Suspense account (debit)-Other government departments | TC Competitive – Traditional | $120,750 | $120,750 |
| 52 | National Defence · 2019-05-16 Engineering consultants-Other This contract was competitively sourced. Research and Development services in support of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program - Competitive Projects - Call for Proposals - Component 2a (W771… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $119,267 | $119,267 |
| 53 | Privy Council Office · 2019-08-07 other professional services not elsewhere specified Other professional services | AC Advance Contract Award Notice | $114,088 | $114,088 |
| 54 | National Research Council Canada · 2020-08-24 Other business services not elsewhere specified This contract was sole sourced. ANALYSIS OF DATA IDENTIFICATION AND REMOVAL OF THE GALACTIC SIGNAL DETECTED BY TELESCOPE | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $114,000 | $114,000 |
| 55 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada · 2019-10-30 Scientific consultants Devoping Scientific Methods | TC Competitive – Traditional | $113,390 | $113,390 |
| 56 | National Research Council Canada · 2025-01-02 Scientific services NUMERICAL MODELLING OF COASTAL PROCESSES TO INFORM NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS IN PACIFIC AND ARCTIC CANADA. | TN Non-Competitive | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| 57 | Public Health Agency of Canada · 2020-12-17 Other business services not elsewhere specified Oth Business Serv Not Elsewhere Classified SPECIFY Specifications Development Services | TC Competitive – Traditional | $95,926 | $97,790 |
| 58 | Natural Resources Canada · 2021-12-06 Scientific services | AC Advance Contract Award Notice | $94,500 | $94,500 |
| 59 | Natural Resources Canada · 2023-10-17 Scientific services Developing an open modeling system for cumulative effects within Canada's managed forests. | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $94,000 | $94,000 |
| 60 | National Research Council Canada · 2020-02-05 Other business services not elsewhere specified NON-LINEAR ULTRASOUND FOR DETECTION OF DAMAGE PRECURSOR IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL | TC Competitive – Traditional | $86,450 | $86,450 |
Names grouped on this page
The vendor names, exactly as written in the records, that this page treats as one vendor.
- UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
- THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
- University of British Columbia
- The University of British Columbia
- UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA,
- The University of British Columbia
- University Of British Columbia
- University of British Columbia