B2B Program for Canada Trade Mission to Mexico

Summary of Opportunity: B2B Program for Canada Trade Mission to Mexico

1. Purpose:
   The primary aim of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit offers from contractors to provide business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking services for a select group of small and medium-sized Canadian enterprises (SMEs) during the Canada Trade Mission to Mexico. The goal is to support these SMEs in capitalizing on business opportunities in Mexico across four priority sectors: Agriculture and Processed Foods, Automotive and Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Technologies and Clean Energy, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The trade mission is scheduled to occur in three cities: Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, from February 15 to 20, 2026.

2. Buyer Information:

   • Organization: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)
   • Contact: Sarah-Lynn Laventure
   • Email: [email protected]

3. Important Dates:

   • Posted Date: November 7, 2025
   • Due Date for Proposals: November 19, 2025, by 1:00 PM EDT
   • Trade Mission Dates: February 15-20, 2026
   • Contract Period: November 26, 2025, to March 6, 2026

4. Key Requirements:

   • Offerors must demonstrate their capability to organize B2B meetings effectively.
   • Offers must be submitted electronically to the specified email by the due date. Only detailed, complete offers in .pdf or .doc formats are accepted.
   • Offers must include various components such as an Offeror Declaration Form, Technical Offer, Financial Offer(s), and any proposed changes to contractual terms.
   • The process is non-binding, allowing Offerors to withdraw their offers at any time before acceptance.
   • Up to four contracts may be awarded, with one for each of the specified sectors.
   • Participation must comply with Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement, and conflict of interest considerations will apply.

This opportunity provides a valuable chance for Canadian SMEs aiming to enter or expand their presence in the Mexican market, especially in high-potential sectors identified by the Canadian Government. Interested businesses should prepare their proposals in advance to meet the submission deadline.