Defence Construction Canada’s open notice, solicitation APN_NP26IQ01_87007, signals a possible future contract for NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure at the Iqaluit Forward Operating Location. It was first published April 24, last amended Aug. 31, and closes Jan. 11, 2027. The notice says a future request for proposals is projected for fall 2027, subject to Department of National Defence approval. Source↗

The potential project is far larger than a routine construction tender. The preliminary scope includes airfield work, hangars, aprons and taxiways, fuel and ammunition facilities, accommodations, a fire hall, warehouses, multi-purpose buildings, and information-technology, cyber and logistics infrastructure. The notice says the successful team would need an Indigenous Benefits Plan covering possible subcontracting, employment and training opportunities. Source↗

This is an early market notice, not a bid call. Defence Construction Canada says interested design-builders can use the notice to assess capacity and begin applying for a facility security clearance at the SECRET level. A future request for proposals is only projected for fall 2027 and depends on National Defence approval, so the contract, final scope, timetable and value can still change. Source↗

The notice gives preliminary, revisable estimates of about 7,500 square metres of hangar space; 500,000 to 750,000 litres of fuel storage; 4,000 square metres of accommodations; a 2,000-square-metre fire hall; 60,000 square metres of apron; and 72,000 square metres of asphalt. The buyer is Defence Construction Canada’s National Capital Region office. The stated potential value is more than $5 billion for one site-wide modified design-build contract; it is not a confirmed federal spending commitment or awarded amount. Source↗