Defence Construction Canada has published an advance procurement notice for a data centre project in the National Capital Region of Ontario. The notice covers a modify design build contract expected to be posted in winter 2027, valued at between 1.5 billion and 1.85 billion Canadian dollars, for a facility offering 60 megawatts of IT capacity.
The notice says the Government of Canada is planning the facility to increase its capacity for mid to long term objectives in operations, security and technology modernisation, with tailored mechanical and electrical configurations for distinct technology requirements, plus a small office and a shipping and receiving area. No exact location or construction timeline has been given.
The winning contractor will need security clearance, and Defence Construction Canada is offering early sponsorship so applicants can obtain it before the competition. The corporation, a Crown corporation founded in 1951, delivers infrastructure and environmental projects for the Department of National Defence.