RCMP extends Nunavut ATV tender deadline to Sept. 4 for Inuit firms
The RCMP has amended solicitation M5000-27-1814/A for all-terrain vehicles supporting police operations in Nunavut. The procurement is reserved for Inuit firms and now closes Sept. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. MDT; it is a bid opportunity, not a contract award. Source↗
What happened
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is seeking all-terrain vehicles for patrol, interdiction, personnel transport and search-and-rescue work across Nunavut, including remote lakes and rivers in winter. Amendment 001, dated Aug. 27, extends the bid deadline from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. MDT. The solicitation number is M5000-27-1814/A. Source↗
Why it matters
The tender is competed exclusively among Inuit firms under the federal directive for government contracts in the Nunavut Settlement Area. It creates a time-limited procurement opportunity for eligible businesses, while the vehicles are intended to support RCMP operations in Nunavut.
What happens next
Eligible Inuit firms must submit bids by Sept. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. MDT and should check CanadaBuys for any further amendments. The notice requires initial deliveries by Nov. 30, 2026. The federal record does not identify an awarded supplier, number of vehicles or contract value. Source↗
Important details
Buyer: Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Solicitation: M5000-27-1814/A. Status: active amended solicitation. Amendment: 001, dated Aug. 27, 2026. Closing: Sept. 4, 2026, 2 p.m. MDT. Eligibility: Inuit firms only. Evaluation basis: lowest evaluated price. Initial delivery deadline: Nov. 30, 2026.
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