EDC Branded Merchandise Platform

EDC is seeking a solution to provide and operate a secure, customizable online Branded Merchandise platform. The platform must allow authorized EDC employees to order approved Branded Merchandise through a centralized online storefront. EDC’s primary objective for this requirement is to support Business Orders for approved Branded Merchandise. EDC is seeking a single vendor of record for the Branded Merchandise program, responsible for end-to-end service delivery on EDC’s behalf, including sourcing, storage, inventory management, fulfillment, and delivery. Where feasible, priority should be given to Canadian-made and Canadian-supplied products. The Preferred Proponent will manage the full lifecycle of Branded Merchandise, including product sourcing, brand compliance, warehousing, pick-and-pack services, fulfillment, and domestic and international shipping. The Proponent must also provide governance and administrative capabilities, such as approvals, budget controls, and reporting. This engagement will help EDC centralize Branded Merchandise management, improve operational efficiency, maintain brand consistency, increase access to approved items, and monitor and control costs across the organization more effectively. EDC aims to achieve the following business objectives: Centralize the management of Branded Merchandise across EDC Improve operational efficiency and cost control Ensure consistent governance and brand application across Branded Merchandise Enable self-service ordering with appropriate governance Provide greater access to all EDC and employees to purchased Branded Merchandise for Business Orders and Personal Purchases Support domestic and international delivery needs Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

Category: GD *SRV

• Procurement method: Competitive - Open bidding
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Published

25 Sept 2026

First seen by Atlas

29 Sept 2026

Briefing session

Not captured. Check the original notice before relying on this.

Submission deadline

23 Oct 2026, 17:00 SAST

Estimated value

Not stated in the notice

Contract type

Competitive - Open bidding

Category

GD *SRV

Source

CanadaBuys

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