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Complete Supplier Guide (PDF Format)

This page provides detailed information about the opportunity selected. MERX has added a new feature; a printer friendly link.  Please click on the Print Abstract link located at the top and bottom of the page to print a copy of the Opportunity Abstract.

To view a list of suppliers who have requested documents related to this opportunity, click the Document Request List link.

To preview associated documents prior to ordering, click the Preview link next to Associated Components or click on Preview at the bottom of the page in the Preview Associated Components section. This will open your Acrobat Reader and allow you to read all the contents of the document prior to ordering it. You will not be allowed to copy or print this preview version. These are only preview versions of the solicitation documents and viewing them or saving them does not equate to ordering the complete opportunity solicitation documents.

 If you are experiencing problems with Acrobat Reader, you can access online support from the Adobe Acrobat web site. www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

To order associated documents, click the Order link next to Associated Components. 

The Opportunity Abstract is divided into 5 sections; Header, Dates, Details, Notice Description and Contact(s). Each section is composed of fields. For a description of the fields, please view list below.

Header

Reference Number

Displays the reference number for the opportunity.

Solicitation Number

Displays the solicitation number of the selected opportunity.

Organization Name

Displays the name of the Organization posting the opportunity.

Source ID

Displays the Source ID code. This code is made up of 6 parts, for example: PR.NF.NB.110270.110370.C1191

"PR" represents the Buyer Organization type;
"NF" represents the Buyer Organization Sub Type;
"NB" represents the Region Code;
"110270" represents the Organization ID;
"110370" represents the Sub Organization ID;
"C1191" represents the Buyer Contact ID.

Not all sections may be represented in the Source ID number, for example, the Sub Organization ID will only be used if the Sub Organization of an Organization is posting the opportunity. Click Source ID Code Definitions for code definitions.

Associated Components

States whether or not there are associated components to the opportunity notice (“Yes” or “No”)

Dates

Published

The date on which the Notice became active on MERX. Only active or closed notices are can be seen by Suppliers.

Revised

The date on which an update or amendment was made to the opportunity.

Closing

The date on which the opportunity was last active. After this date, the status of the notice changes to Closed.

Details

Category

Displays the category that was selected for the opportunity notice.

GSINs

Displays the GSINs (Goods and Services Identification Numbers) assigned to the opportunity notice.

Region of Delivery

Displays the region or location where the goods or services are to be delivered.

Region of Opportunity

This field indicates the region or location where suppliers should be based or located in order to qualify as a supplier for the opportunity.

Agreement Type

Displays the agreement type. This field indicates whether or not the opportunity falls under a trade agreement. Some examples of trade agreements are NAFTA, the World Trade Organization, Aboriginal Programs or the International Trade Agreements.

Tender Type

There are a number of types of tender opportunity notices:

Advanced Contract Award Notice
Invitation to Quote
Invitation to Tender
Letter of Interest
Notice of Proposed Procurement
Price and Availability
Request for Information
Request for Proposal
Tender Board

Solicitation Method

Displays the selected Solicitation Method selected by the Buying Organization.

Notice Description

The Notice Description will give you a brief overview of what the Buying Organization is looking for.

Contacts

This will provide you with the contact information of the Contracting Authority or of the Client Agent that is posting the tender on the Buyer's behalf.

Preview Associated Components

To preview associated documents prior to ordering, click on Preview at the bottom of the page in the Preview Associated Components section. This will open your Acrobat Reader and allow you to read all the contents of the document prior to ordering it. You will not be allowed to copy or print this preview version. These are only preview versions of the solicitation documents and viewing them or saving them does not equate to ordering the complete opportunity solicitation documents.