Big Joe Forklift

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a compact, strong and easy-to-use electric forklift. It must lift up to 5,000 LBS and be safe for daily use in different buildings. The forklift should fit in small areas, be easy to drive, and not need a fixed charging station. A lithium-ion battery is preferred for fast charging and low maintenance.

All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31 2026.

Basis of selection: Lowest Price

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office: Kelsie Trafford, National Research Council of Canada, Senior Procurement Officer, 343-990-7031, Kelsie.Trafford@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

Indigenous Procurement:

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