About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer is seeking information from onshore Canadian organizations regarding autonomous logistics and transport robotics solutions to automate routine transportation activities across facilities. The requested scope includes gathering details on available solutions, implementation approaches, operational requirements, and demonstrated healthcare use cases to support planning, market assessments, and business case development. The overall objective is to improve operational efficiency, support workforce capacity, reduce staff physical demands, and enhance clinical service responsiveness through the timely movement of supplies. Only onshore Canadian organizations are eligible to respond to this request for information. Responses can be submitted digitally by email or online. All questions regarding this request must be submitted no later than November 17, 2026. Performance of the work will be offsite.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-VCH-006
Scope of work
- Heavy and bulk material transport solutions including linen transport, meal delivery, waste collection, equipment, sterile instruments, and heavy carts
- Secure and clinical material transport including supply, inventory, pharmacy, medication, specimen, and laboratory transport
- Hardware and physical specifications of autonomous logistics and transport robotics solutions
- Software, network, and IT architecture details including integration requirements with hospital infrastructure
- Non-binding budget estimates and cost range information for proposed solutions
Minimum qualifications
- Experience providing autonomous logistics and transport robotics solutions
- Registration on the Bonfire Portal at https://vch.bonfirehub.ca
- Completion and electronic signature of Non-Disclosure / Confidentiality & Waiver Agreement by an authorized individual
Documents to include with your response
- Response document kept under 10 pages in MS Word
- Signed Non-Disclosure / Confidentiality & Waiver Agreement
- Annual Report
- Financial Statements
- Copies of relevant licences, registrations, certifications, accreditation certificates, and regulatory approvals
Key dates
- RFI Issued
- October 27, 2026
- Registration for Information Meeting due
- November 6th, 2026
- Information Meeting
- 9:30 a.m., Pacific Time UTC−7, November 10th, 2026
- Deadlines for Inquiries
- 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time UTC−7, November 17th, 2026
- RFI Closing Time
- 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time UTC−7, November 27th, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bonfire Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted at https://vch.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/. Responses should be kept under 10 pages in font size 10, prepared in MS Word format.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Vancouver Coastal Health facilities in British Columbia