Canada tender ยท Invitation to Qualify
Centre for Autonomous Flight Systems (CAFS)
Reference number: 26-58001
Issuing organization: National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Published: 2026-04-23
Closing date: 2026-06-09
Tender details
NRC seeks qualified design-build teams to deliver a new Centre for Autonomous Flight Systems at its Ottawa Uplands campus. The project will expand flight research capabilities with a flagship facility for advanced research, integration, and testing of autonomous and optionally piloted aircraft systems. This is an early-stage RFEOI to shortlist experienced, collaborative proponents for a progressive design-build process, creating opportunities for firms with aviation, research facility, and complex building delivery expertise.