How to bid on CanadaBuys
Register properly, search the way buyers write, read the full package and submit exactly as instructed.
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Government bidding guides for Canadian suppliers
Understand where opportunities appear, what the programs require and how to decide whether a bid is worth your time.
MERX explained
What MERX lists, how free and paid access differ, and whether a subscription is worth it for your buyers.
Read the guide →IDEaS challenges for small companies
How DND's IDEaS program works, how to describe readiness honestly, and why funding is not a guaranteed purchase.
Read the guide →Independent guides, last reviewed September 29, 2026. The current solicitation and its amendments always control.