Table of Contents
- How can I be sure that I have the latest information about a tender notice?
- How do I receive notifications about amendments to an opportunity?
- How do I receive notifications for opportunities matching my industry?
- Web feed basics
- Troubleshooting feeds
How can I be sure that I have the latest information about a tender notice?
The best way to stay on top of the latest information is to return to Buyandsell.gc.ca to check for changes, updates or amendments. Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders is the official and first site you should rely on to find Government of Canada tenders to ensure you always get the most up-to-date and accurate information about new tender notices or amendments.
Buyandsell.gc.ca’s URL web addresses bookmarked, shared, or saved will always point to the latest information.
How do I receive notifications about amendments to an opportunity?
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders provides a Web feed to keep you informed about amendments to an opportunity of interest.
The process is as follows:
- Search for the opportunity that you want to follow.
- On the page of the tender notice of interest, click on the RSS feed icon
or the Atom feed icon 
to create a subscription via a Web feed. - Copy and paste the URL web address of the Buyandsell.gc.ca-generated web feed into your feed reader of choice.
- Some feed readers can send you updates when new information is available.
How do I receive an email notification for an amendment?
If you want to receive an email notification for new amendments, there are web-based feed-to-email services that you can use. Just add your Buyandsell.gc.ca-generated web feed address and your email address and these services will update you when new amendments are available.
Web-based feed readers (with email notification)
Please note: Buyandsell.gc.ca provides a list of third-party products as a service to our visitors but does not guarantee or endorse the products. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information. Content provided by external sources is not subject to official languages, privacy and accessibility requirements.
Read the Steps to Search and Follow Tenders to learn how to follow tenders and get updates on new amendments.
How do I receive notifications for opportunities matching my industry?
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders provides a Web feed to create an unlimited number of opportunity-matching searches aligned to your industry.
The process is as follows:
- Create a highly refined search by using keywords related to your goods or services, the region, the client department, or other criteria to match your industry to opportunities. Get tips on how to search in the Get Started page.
- Once you have created your customized refined search, click on the RSS feed icon or the Atom feed icon to create a subscription via a Web feed.
- Copy and paste the URL web address of the Buyandsell.gc.ca-generated web feed into your feed reader of choice.
- Some feed readers can send you updates when new information is available.
How do I receive an email notification for an opportunity-matching search?
If you want to receive an email notification for an opportunity-matching search, there are web-based feed-to-email services that you can use. Just add your Buyandsell.gc.ca-generated web feed address and your email and these services will update you when new opportunities are available.
Web-based feed readers (with email notification)
Please note: Buyandsell.gc.ca provides a list of third-party products as a service to our visitors but does not guarantee or endorse the products. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information. Content provided by external sources is not subject to official languages, privacy and accessibility requirements.
Read the Steps to Search and Follow Tenders to learn how to follow custom searches and to get updates on new opportunities.
Web feed basics
What is a Web feed?
A Web feed is a data format used for providing users with frequently updated content. Content distributors, such as Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders, syndicate a Web feed, thereby allowing users to subscribe to it.
What is used on Buyandsell.gc.ca?
Up until recently, users only had access to RSS web feeds on Buyandsell.gc.ca, but now users have the choice between RSS or Atom feeds.
What is a feed reader?
A feed reader gathers and displays Web feeds from different websites into one place. Using a feed reader means that you can receive updated information from many websites sent to you, without having to visit each site individually. To have access to a feed, your computer or mobile device needs to have a feed reader.
The latest and most modern version of most Web browsers (such as Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Explorer) and many email applications (such as Microsoft Outlook) have built-in feed readers. For other programs such as Chrome (and Firefox), feed reader extensions or add-ons are available. (Older versions of some Web browsers and email applications may not have a built-in feed reader system.)
How do I find a feed reader?
There are a number of feed readers available as a Web service or to download and for purchase on the Internet.
Troubleshooting feeds
I am getting an error message when I use the URL (i.e. web address) in my feed reader?
If you try to add a search results page URL or a tender notice URL as a feed address in a feed reader, you will get an error message. The URL for a search result is different from a feed address. Be sure to use the feed address that is generated by clicking the RSS feed icon or the Atom feed icon .