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Rough Terrain Forklifts (RTFL)

National DefenceMaterial handling machinery and equipment
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Description

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to procure 12 Rough Terrain, Sit-Down Rider Type Forklift Trucks and ILS deliverables for delivery to CFB Shilo, MB, Det Dundurn, SK, Wainwright, AB, CFB Petawawa, ON, Ashton, ON, and Borden, On. The requested delivery date is 180 days after contract award. An option for up to 14 additional Rough Terrain, Sit-Down Rider Type Forklift Trucks and ILS deliverables is included for delivery to DND within Canada. GSIN: N3900. UNSPSC: 24101603. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. This requirement uses electronic receipt of bids by e-mail only. For details, please review the section entitled Electronic Submission of Bids in the solicitation document. Bids must be submitted by e-mail only to: DLP53BidsReceiving.DAAT53Receptiondessoumissions@forces.gc.ca

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Tender brief & compliance checklist

AI-generated on 2026-10-16 from the notice and 9 document(s). It can miss or misread details — always check the official documents before bidding.

  • National Defence requires 12 Rough Terrain, Sit-Down Rider Type Forklift Trucks plus ILS deliverables, with an option for up to 14 additional units.
  • Delivery to CFB Shilo MB, Det Dundurn SK, Wainwright AB, CFB Petawawa ON, Ashton ON, and Borden ON.
  • Requested delivery is 180 days after contract award; contract term runs from contract date to end of warranty period.
  • Bids must be submitted by e-mail only; solicitation closing is 2026-10-16 at 14:00 Eastern time.
  • Procurement is open to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner under the WTO GPA.

Key dates

  • Solicitation closing date and time: 2026-10-16T14:00:00 Eastern Daylight Time
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    “October 16th, 2026 – 16 octobre 2026”
  • Original solicitation date: 2026-08-11
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  • Amendment 001 date: 2026-08-13
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  • Amendment 002 date: 2026-08-25
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  • Amendment 003 date: 2026-09-11
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  • Amendment 004 date: 2026-09-14
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  • Amendment 005 date: 2026-09-21
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  • Amendment 006 date: 2026-09-24
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  • Amendment 007 date: 2026-10-02
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  • Amendment 008 date: 2026-10-07
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  • Requested delivery: 180 days after contract award
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    “The requested delivery date is 180 days after contract award.”
  • Questions deadline: Not stated

Evaluation

Not stated

    Security: There is no security requirements associated with this solicitation of offers.

    Submission: Bids must be submitted by e-mail only to DLP53BidsReceiving.DAAT53Receptiondessoumissions@forces.gc.ca.

    Compliance checklist (mandatory requirements)

    Risks and unusual terms

    • Customs duties and tariffs may affect cost; amendment 006 adds provisions to mitigate unforeseen cost increases.
    • Firm price for all work; no adjustment for labour, plant, material or wage changes except for certain tax/duty changes.
    • Cost reimbursable work has a limitation of expenditure.
    • Government audit and overpayment recovery rights.
    • Option for up to 14 additional units may increase quantity.
    • Delivery required to multiple locations across provinces.

    Not stated in the available text: Evaluation method and criteria; Questions deadline; Bid bond or insurance requirements; Site visit requirements; Experience minimums; Security clearance details (only states none required); Detailed submission instructions beyond e-mail address; Full list of mandatory forms and certifications; Exact delivery points within each location; Warranty period duration

    Solicitation documents (9)

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    Price benchmark

    Range $688 – $32.4M · median $90K · n=30 · inferred from published winners in the same codes/department

    Incumbency

    Inferred rotating winners. Top published winner Toromont Material Handling has 11% of 36 similar awards.

    Department buying calendar

    JFMAMJJASOND

    March highlighted (Canadian fiscal year-end). Spike not the peak month in this dataset.

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    Buyer contact (contracting authority)

    Marie-Christine Desaulniers · Marie-Christine.Desaulniers@forces.gc.ca

    Ottawa, Ontario · Competitive - Open bidding

    As published on the CanadaBuys tender notice. Use for questions about this solicitation only.

    Official Documents & Links

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