Centre of Advanced Technology
Centre of Advanced Technology has won 1 published Canadian federal contract award(s) worth $452,247, most recently on 2026-01-26 under primary commodity category UNSPSC 41100000 (Laboratory and scientific equipment). Updated .
Source: CanadaBuys award notices · Proactive Publication – Contracts over $10,000 (Open Government Licence – Canada)
3000 University Boulevard, Sherbrooke, Quebec, QC, J1K0A5, Canada (supplier address as published in award notices)
Supplier summary: Centre of Advanced Technology
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Contracts won | 1 |
| Total awarded value | $452,247 |
| Average Contract Value | $452,247 |
| First award (in data) | 2026-01-26 |
| Latest award | 2026-01-26 |
| Top buying department | National Research Council Canada ($452,247 · 1 contracts) |
| Primary Commodity Code | UNSPSC 41100000 — Laboratory and scientific equipment |
Category Benchmark Comparison — UNSPSC 41100000
Centre of Advanced Technology primarily supplies federal contracts under UNSPSC 41100000 (Laboratory and scientific equipment) (844 total federal awards across 470 suppliers, totaling $260,694,649). The supplier's average contract value in this category is $452,247, +34% above category average ($337,687) and +246% above category median ($130,571).
| Benchmark Metric | Centre of Advanced Technology | UNSPSC 41100000 Category Benchmark | Relative Position / Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Commodity Code | UNSPSC 41100000 — Laboratory and scientific equipment | 470 winning suppliers | Single primary commodity specialization |
| Awarded Contracts | 1 | 844 | 0.12% of category awards |
| Cumulative Contract Value | $452,247 | $260,694,649 | 0.17% of category spend |
| Average Contract Value | $452,247 | $337,687 | +34% above category average |
| Category Median Contract Value | $452,247 | $130,571 | +246% above category median |
Peer Competitors in Same Department & Category
The suppliers below compete in the same federal procurement categories (UNSPSC 41100000) and/or win contracts from National Research Council Canada. Comparing peer award counts and average contract sizes helps benchmark competitive positioning and teaming or subcontracting candidates.
| Peer Supplier | Primary Overlap | Overlap Awards | Overlap Value | All Federal Awards | Total Federal Value | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Scientific | Same Dept & Category | 13 | $1,936,458 | 30 | $3,710,983 | $123,699 |
| Bruker Ltd. | Same Dept & Category | 9 | $2,369,231 | 83 | $24,125,538 | $290,669 |
| Felix Technology Inc. | Same Dept & Category | 9 | $938,142 | 379 | $109,433,931 | $288,744 |
| Systems for Research Corp. | Same Dept & Category | 8 | $9,536,010 | 38 | $23,900,705 | $628,966 |
| TA Instruments Waters LLC | Same Dept & Category | 8 | $945,742 | 10 | $1,625,531 | $162,553 |
| Hoskin Scientific Ltd. | Same Dept & Category | 7 | $1,898,324 | 22 | $2,951,777 | $134,172 |
| Global Life Sciences Solutions Canada ULC | Same Dept & Category | 6 | $2,362,440 | 12 | $2,900,434 | $241,703 |
| Bruker AXS LLC | Same Dept & Category | 6 | $1,750,614 | 10 | $2,517,201 | $251,720 |
Contract Lifecycle & Renewal Outlook
Centre of Advanced Technology is a single-award federal supplier on record with 1 published award dated 2026-01-26. Monitor National Research Council Canada and UNSPSC 41100000 for upcoming renewal solicitations.
| Lifecycle Dimension | Supplier Status | Renewal & Bidding Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Contracting Tenure & Cadence | 2026-01-26 → 2026-01-26 (1 award, 1.0/yr) | Targeted / single-contract vendor; benchmark peer competitors for broader category activity |
| Solicitation Competitiveness | 1 competitive / 0 sole-source (avg bids: —) | Primarily won via open/competitive bidding; upcoming renewals likely open to qualified peers |
| Standing Offers / Supply Arrangements | Direct contract awards (0 SO/SA vehicles on record) | Procured through direct tenders or purchase orders rather than standing offers |
| Tracked Contract End Dates | 0 active/upcoming · 0 completed | View federal Expiring Contracts Radar → |
Active Open Tenders in Related Category / Department (6)
| Open Tender Title | Buyer | Commodity | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green pump laser for femtosecond-duration Titanium:sapphire laser osillator cb-964-92979882 | National Research Council Canada | UNSPSC 41100000 | 2026-10-29T14:00:00 |
| High Resolution, Lithographic 3D Printing System for Metals, Ceramics and Polymers cb-976-95646102 | National Research Council Canada | UNSPSC 41100000 | 2026-10-29T14:00:00 |
| Various equipment cb-40-52015039 | National Research Council Canada | UNSPSC 41100000 | 2026-11-04T14:00:00 |
| Two High-Precision Direct Current (DC) Sources cb-766-95293806 | National Research Council Canada | UNSPSC 41100000 | 2026-11-05T14:00:00 |
| Wheel Force Transducers and Unmanned Ground Vehicle cb-281-19503923 | National Research Council Canada | UNSPSC 41100000 | 2026-11-09T14:00:00 |
| Real Time Spectrum Analyzer cb-332-87137112 | National Research Council Canada | UNSPSC 41100000 | 2026-11-09T14:00:00 |
Top buying departments
| Department | Contracts | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| National Research Council Canada | 1 | $452,247 |
Award history
| Date | Title | Department | Value | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Designing and Developing a High-Fidelity Digital Twin Platform for Artic | National Research Council Canada | $452,247 | Unknown |
Source: CanadaBuys award notices, Government of Canada, Open Government Licence – Canada. Only winning suppliers are published; the full bidder list is not available. Not affiliated with the Government of Canada.