Security Deposit - Bid Financial Security

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As part of the Acquisitions Program’s transformation agenda, PSPC is planning to archive and migrate the SACC manual to the CanadaBuys website. The SACC manual will continue to be available on the BuyandSell website to ensure continuity of service during this transition period. At this time, an initial version of the archived version of the SACC has been posted on CanadaBuys. We encourage you to go visit the site and get comfortable with the new format of the SACC at the following:

Archived - Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual | CanadaBuys

We appreciate your continued feedback and cooperation during this transition.

Legal text for SACC item

  1. Canada will hold the security deposit as security to enter into contract. If a successful bidder refuses to enter into contract, the amount of the security deposit will be forfeited to Canada or a demand for payment will be made against the letter of credit by Canada. The amount forfeited or payment demand will not exceed the difference between the bid price and the amount of the Contract awarded by Canada for the requirement.
  2. Canada will return all non-forfeited security deposits to bidders after contract award or, if no contract is awarded, at the expiration of the bid validity period, including any extension.