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TRANSLATION, EDITING AND PROOFREADING
Summary of Opportunity for Translation, Editing, and Proofreading Services PURPOSE & SCOPE: Procurement Type: Establishment of six (6) Standing Offers for translation services. Project Objectives: To provide English to French and French to English translation, editing, revising, and proofreading ser...
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Description
To fulfil Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (“ISED”)’s obligation to communicate in accordance with the provisions of the Official Language Act, ISED is seeking to establish six (6) Standing Offer (SO) for English to French and French to English translation services including editing, revising and proofreading material in either official language. Service requirements will accommodate for both regular and urgent requests. The requirement is for an initial period of two (2) years from the effective date of the Standing Offer, with an irrevocable option to extend the offer by two (2) additional periods of one (1) year under the same terms and conditions.
Additional Information
Amendment Number
001
Contact Info Address Line
235 Queen St
Contact Info City
Ottawa
Contact Country
Canada
Contact Info Email
Contact Info Name
Shabornee Dasgupta
Contact Info Postal Code
K1A 0H5
Contact Info Province
Ontario
Contracting Entity Name
Department of Industry (ISED)
Created
January 10, 2026
Is Public
true
Organization Address City
Ottawa
Organization Country
Canada
Organization Address Line
235 Queen St
Organization Address Postal Code
K1A 0H5
Organization Address Province
Ontario
Procurement Category
*SRV
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Reference Number
cb-792-98685170
Regions Of Delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR) *Canada
Regions Of Opportunity
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Source
canadabuys
Source Record ID
cb-792-98685170_001
Source System
canadabuys
Status
closed
Status En
closed
Summary Updated At
January 11, 2026
Tender Closing Date
January 19, 2026
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
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The proposal submission deadline is January 19, 2026 (Overdue).
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AI Summary
Summary of Opportunity for Translation, Editing, and Proofreading Services
PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- Procurement Type: Establishment of six (6) Standing Offers for translation services.
- Project Objectives: To provide English to French and French to English translation, editing, revising, and proofreading services to meet the communication obligations under the Official Languages Act.
- Contract Duration: Initial two (2) years from activation (starting April 1, 2026), with an irrevocable option for two (2) one-year extensions under the same terms.
BUYER INFORMATION:
- Issuing Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
- Contact Person: Shabornee Dasgupta, Email: [email protected].
- Important Dates:
- Posted Date: December 17, 2025
- Due Date for Proposals: January 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Performance Period: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2028
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Certifications: Security clearances are required due to associated security requirements.
- Qualifications: Bidders must demonstrate capability in translation and language services for both English and French.
- Geographic Restrictions: Services are intended for ISED’s offices in the National Capital Region and regional offices, but exclude areas under Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs).
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Key Technical Capabilities: Proficiency in translating, editing, and proofreading in both official languages (English and French).
- Deliverables: Timely response to both regular and urgent requests for translation services.
- Performance Standards: Adherence to the Official Languages Act and specified quality standards in translation services, although no specific metrics for performance evaluation were mentioned.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on a combination of technical merit (70%) and pricing (30%).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience: Previous experience providing translation services for government entities or on large-scale projects is preferred but not mandatory.
- Additional Certifications: Any certifications in translation, linguistics, or related fields would enhance a bidder's position but are not obligatory.
KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:
- Proposal Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.
- Weighting: Technical merits will account for 70% of the evaluation, while price will account for 30%.
- Past Performance: While specific past performance requirements are not detailed, experience in similar government contracts will likely be a consideration.
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