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Supplier and descriptionDateAmountSource
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited
Co-Gen AgreementNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro · Sole source
Dec. 12, 2024$8,700,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited
Co-Gen AgreementNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro · Sole source
Dec. 3, 2025$8,500,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 4
GE Healthcare Canada
PET-CT ScannerNL Health Services · Sole source
Dec. 12, 2025$3,740,250Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Canon Medical Systems
CT SimilatorWestern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Dec. 14, 2020$982,504Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Canon Medical Systems
Service ContractWestern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Sept. 20, 2021$862,500Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 4
Instrumentation Laboratories
Hemosil ReagentsEastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Feb. 10, 2021$606,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Clarion
Ureterscope.Eastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
July 21, 2022$540,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Olympus Canada
Laser consumablesEastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Jan. 30, 2023$526,500Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Crowdstrike
Professional ServicesOffice of the Chief Information Officer · Sole source
July 10, 2024$423,728Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Nelson Education Ltd.
TextbooksDepartment of Education and Early Childhood Development · Sole source
Aug. 5, 2025$412,872Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
UpToDate INC
CabinetsNL Health Services · Sole source
Jan. 30, 2024$383,852Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
PPC USA, Inc.
InsulatorsNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro · Sole source
July 20, 2026$304,585Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
3M Canada Co.
Software SupportNL Health Services · Sole source
Oct. 9, 2025$275,730Flagged: Awarded without competition; Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Livanva/Corcym
Heart ValvesEastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
May 1, 2020$272,025Flagged: Awarded without competition; Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Canon Medical Systems
Service ContractWestern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Sept. 20, 2021$265,554Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 4
Boston Scientific
Holmium LaserNL Health Services · Emergency
April 21, 2026$259,750Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Avalon Coal, Salt & Oil Limited
Road SaltTown of Gander · Open call
May 28, 2026$255,705Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Microsoft Corporation
Service ContractNL Centre for Health Information · Sole source
Aug. 25, 2021$252,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 4
Yeomanry Consulting Inc
Consulting ServicesOil and Gas Corporation of NL · Limited call
Jan. 23, 2026$250,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
O'Brien's Trucking Ltd
Snow ClearingTown of Witless Bay · Open call
Sept. 1, 2024$247,650Flagged: Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Laborie Medical Technologies
Urology CathetersNL Health Services · Sole source
May 1, 2026$240,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 4
Illumina Canada ULC
Illumina ReagentsNL Health Services · Sole source
Jan. 30, 2026$227,698Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Boland Marine & Industrial LLCPublic body not named · Sole sourceMay 20, 2021$224,388Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Rubicon Publishing Inc
Class SingDepartment of Education and Early Childhood Development · Sole source
Dec. 29, 2025$222,813Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Karl Storz Lithotripsy
Modulith Service.Eastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
July 27, 2022$216,612Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Leica Microsystems (Canada) Inc.
Lab Consumables.Eastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
May 27, 2022$215,442Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 4
Getinge Canada
Steam SterilizerNL Health Services · Sole source
July 10, 2023$207,929Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
GE Healthcare
Mobile X-rayNL Health Services · Sole source
July 5, 2023$207,714Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Quadient Canada Ltd
PostageDepartment of Health and Community Services · Sole source
Oct. 11, 2024$200,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Quadient Canada
PostageDepartment of Health and Community Services · Sole source
April 16, 2024$200,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
HealthMark
Pharmacy SoftwareCentral Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Dec. 23, 2020$199,199Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Corcym
Heart ValvesEastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Feb. 22, 2022$198,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Leica Microsystems (Canada) Inc.
Lab consumablesEastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
April 30, 2023$190,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Avalon Coal, Salt, & Oil Limited
Road SaltTown of Gander · Pre-qualified supplier
May 16, 2023$182,280Flagged: Awarded without competition; Dates that cannot be right; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Scanlan Group
Vascular TraysNL Health Services · Sole source
Sept. 15, 2025$174,660Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
NL Kubota
Midi-ExcavatorCity of St. John's · Limited call
April 15, 2025$174,495Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
IHS Markit Canada ULC
Que$tor RenewalOil and Gas Corporation of NL · Limited call
April 6, 2026$168,342Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Perimeter Solutions Canada
Firefighting FoamDepartment of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture · Sole source
July 25, 2025$167,684Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Advanced Steriliation Products
Service contractWestern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
April 25, 2021$165,330Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
TK Elevator
Elevator repairsNL Health Services · Emergency
Dec. 13, 2022$161,700Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Medeks Technologies Inc
CodingEastern Health (regional health authority) · Emergency
Feb. 24, 2022$151,500Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Belfor (Canada) Inc.
Cleaning ServicesDepartment of Justice and Public Safety · Pre-qualified supplier
Sept. 2, 2025$150,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
NL Hydro
Helicopter FuelDepartment of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture · Emergency
Oct. 21, 2024$146,329Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Sonova Group o/a Phonak Canada
Audio AccessoriesDepartment of Education and Early Childhood Development · Sole source
July 28, 2025$145,534Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Fisher Scientific
Grossing StationsNL Health Services · Emergency
Dec. 22, 2023$132,329Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Priced just under a limit; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Zeiss
ENT MicroscopeNL Health Services · Sole source
May 1, 2023$130,941Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Carl Zeiss Canada Inc
OCT MachineNL Health Services · Sole source
April 29, 2026$129,644Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 4
Titjaluk Logistics
Helicopter RentalDepartment of Industry, Energy and Technology · Limited call
Sept. 2, 2025$129,500Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Gamble Technologies
Gamma CounterEastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Feb. 5, 2021$128,830Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
TGS Canada Corp
Data Reproduction.Public Procurement Agency · Limited call
Dec. 1, 2020$126,361Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Curtin University
Sample TestingDepartment of Energy and Mines · Limited call
Jan. 26, 2026$125,010Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Burseys Manufacturing
Fuel Tank.Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture · Sole source
Jan. 27, 2022$122,875Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
NL Kubota Limited
Mini ExcavatorCity of St. John's · Limited call
May 29, 2026$120,017Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
KPMG
AI StrategyNL Health Services · Limited call
Dec. 18, 2025$120,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
PhoneTech
PA UpgradesDepartment of Education and Early Childhood Development · Sole source
March 17, 2026$117,142Flagged: Awarded without competition; Year-end spending rush; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Karl Storz
EndoscopesWestern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
Nov. 18, 2021$116,647Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Bell Canada
IvantiOffice of the Chief Information Officer · Limited call
March 10, 2026$116,045Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Avalon Laboratories
Sterility TestingNL Health Services · Sole source
Jan. 3, 2024$115,000Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Zoom Video Communications
Zoom HealthcareNL Centre for Health Information · Sole source
Sept. 15, 2020$112,912Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Getinge Canada Ltd.
Steam SterilizerEastern Health (regional health authority) · Sole source
March 8, 2021$112,317Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Sample AnalysisDepartment of Industry, Energy and Technology · Limited call
Feb. 3, 2025$109,800Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
STryker
Image GuideNL Health Services · Sole source
April 18, 2023$108,883Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Waterax Inc.
Fire PumpsDepartment of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture · Sole source
July 11, 2025$103,023Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
The Mill Shop
Store RenovationsNL Liquor Corporation · Limited call
June 27, 2023$101,757Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Marantz and Sons
Inmate ClothingDepartment of Justice and Public Safety · Emergency
March 18, 2022$101,748Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
CW Parsons
HSC Canopy.Eastern Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
Dec. 2, 2020$101,430Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Canadian Police College
Police Training.Public Procurement Agency · Limited call
July 12, 2022$100,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
College of the North Atlantic
Core ScanningDepartment of Energy and Mines · Limited call
March 30, 2026$100,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Sansom Equipment Limited
Flowserve PumpCity of St. John's · Limited call
Nov. 20, 2025$99,065Flagged: Priced just under a limit; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
M&A Tree Planting Ltd
Seedling PlantingDepartment of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands · Limited call
Aug. 4, 2026$98,118Flagged: Priced just under a limit; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Oxoid Company
Laboratory Media.Eastern Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
May 28, 2022$97,886Flagged: Priced just under a limit; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Capital Environmental (2025) Limited
Roof ReplacementCity of St. John's · Emergency
July 8, 2026$97,201Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Priced just under a limit; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Crowdstrike
Retainer add-onsOffice of the Chief Information Officer · Limited call
March 21, 2024$95,625Flagged: Priced just under a limit; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Gosecure Inc.
RSA SubscriptionExecutive Council · Limited call
July 20, 2023$95,040Flagged: Priced just under a limit; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Aymes Medical
Bone DensitometerWestern Health (regional health authority) · Not stated
April 8, 2021$93,900Flagged: Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Somagen Diagnostics
Tissue ProcessorNL Health Services · Limited call
Sept. 18, 2023$92,552Flagged: Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc
Insurance BrokerOil and Gas Corporation of NL · Limited call
Feb. 13, 2026$90,206Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Baxter Corporation
Prismax DeviceEastern Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
March 8, 2021$90,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Mobia
McCCath RenewalNL Centre for Health Information · Limited call
Nov. 30, 2020$90,000Flagged: Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Scholastic Canada Ltd
French ResourcesDepartment of Education · Sole source
Feb. 29, 2024$89,249Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 5
DF Barnes Services Limited
Steel RepairsPublic Procurement Agency · Limited call
May 17, 2021$86,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Laborie
CathetersEastern Health (regional health authority) · Not stated
Oct. 14, 2021$85,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Enterprise Rent a Car
Vehicle RentalsNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro · Sole source
April 29, 2026$84,020Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 5
E Pottle Limited
GeneratorDepartment of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands · Limited call
March 10, 2026$83,495Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Comply Tech
RSA SubscriptionOffice of the Chief Information Officer · Limited call
July 25, 2025$83,088Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Cygnus Design Group
Design ServicesNL Health Services · Limited call
March 18, 2025$81,260Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Western Hydraulic & Mechanical
Cutting EdgesDepartment of Transportation and Infrastructure · Emergency
Jan. 23, 2026$80,400Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Mandel Scientific Company
Pharmacy HoodNL Health Services · Limited call
Jan. 17, 2025$79,513Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
BENLEY VENTURES LIMITED
PlantingDepartment of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands · Limited call
Aug. 12, 2026$79,434Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
E.C. Boone Ltd.
Exterior SignageNL Health Services · Limited call
May 7, 2026$78,589Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Vic Store Fixtures Inc.
Shelving.NL Liquor Corporation · Limited call
Aug. 16, 2022$77,853Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Steele GMC
Pick-up Truck.Town of Pouch Cove · Limited call
April 13, 2022$76,013Flagged: Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Best Medical Canada
Flex NeedlesNL Health Services · Limited call
Sept. 1, 2004$75,694Flagged: Dates that cannot be right; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
ActuatorDepartment of Transportation and Infrastructure · Emergency
Aug. 20, 2025$75,163Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Vic Store Fixtures Inc.
ShelvingNL Liquor Corporation · Limited call
March 29, 2022$74,358Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Babb Security
Camera ServerEastern Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
March 22, 2021$73,849Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Uniform Works
Ballistic VestsDepartment of Justice and Public Safety · Sole source
Sept. 19, 2024$73,588Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Beckmand Coluter
Chem/AU ReagentsCentral Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
April 5, 2021$73,401Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
ONX Enterprise Solutions
Firewall supportNL Centre for Health Information · Limited call
Jan. 22, 2021$73,191Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Softchoice
Juniper Renewal.NL Centre for Health Information · Limited call
April 28, 2022$70,076Flagged: Published long after the award; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Hickman Motors
Light VehiclesNL Liquor Corporation · Limited call
May 4, 2023$69,512Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
BDW Roofing
Roof repairNL Health Services · Limited call
June 20, 2025$69,250Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Draeger Medical Canada
Draeger MonitorCentral Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
Feb. 10, 2023$68,338Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Tercan Holding Inc.
Seedling PlantingDepartment of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands · Limited call
July 23, 2026$68,229Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Getinge Canada
GetingeEastern Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
Feb. 16, 2022$66,195Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Uniform Works Limited
Body ArmourDepartment of Justice and Public Safety · Sole source
June 26, 2025$65,848Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Leica Microsystems Canada Ltd.
MicrotomesCentral Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
March 17, 2021$65,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Laerdal
Resusi SimulatorsCentral Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
Feb. 17, 2021$64,918Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Siemens Healthcare Limited
Tube replacementNL Health Services · Limited call
Sept. 9, 2023$63,800Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Andritz Hydro Canada Inc.
Slip RingNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro · Sole source
July 30, 2026$62,318Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Getinge
Linear CathetersEastern Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
June 30, 2021$60,226Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
MED-ENG Holdings ULC
Bomb SuitDepartment of Justice and Public Safety · Sole source
Nov. 18, 2025$60,039Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
ON Power Systems Inc.
Toshiba UPSCity of St. John's · Sole source
Jan. 16, 2026$59,500Flagged: Awarded without competition; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 3
Stingray Radio Inc.
Radio Ads.Public Procurement Agency · Limited call
Jan. 18, 2021$58,644Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Oxoid Company
Laboratory Media.Western Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
May 27, 2022$58,113Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Lanier Healthcare
Lanier HealthcareEastern Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
Jan. 21, 2022$58,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Plumbing Plus
Service CallNL Health Services · Limited call
Feb. 12, 2026$57,339Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Traytown Builders
Shed Construction.Central Health (regional health authority) · Limited call
Nov. 17, 2020$57,097Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 1
Toromont Cat
Generator RentalCity of St. John's · Limited call
May 13, 2025$56,113Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 2
Atlantic Controls Ltd
ValvesNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro · Sole source
June 26, 2026$55,973Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again; Descriptions that say almost nothingdetail p. 5

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