The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has announced a tender opportunity for Hybrid-Electric Long-Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) designed for off-grid and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)-oriented operations. This procurement seeks advanced unmanned aerial vehicles capable of extended missions in remote Canadian locations without access to traditional infrastructure.
Tender Reference: CB-26-19709544
Category: Goods
Published Date: 2026/09/02
Closing Date: 2026/09/18
Organization: National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Description of Work:
The National Research Council of Canada requires Hybrid-Electric Long-Endurance RPAS for off-grid and BVLOS-oriented operations. The systems must demonstrate:
- Extended flight endurance exceeding 24 hours
- Hybrid-electric propulsion for range optimization
- BVLOS communication capabilities
- Off-grid operational capability
- Payload capacity for scientific instruments
- Satellite communication integration for remote operations
Security Requirement: No Security Requirements
Minimum Corporate Security Required: N/A
Minimum Resource Security Required: N/A
Contract Authority
Name: NRC Procurement Services
Email Address: nrc.procurement@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Inquiries
Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to qualified suppliers. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “Canadabuys.canada.ca” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.
Contracting organization
Source: CanadaBuys – Hybrid-Electric Long-Endurance RPAS Tender
