Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement

Eligibility for the bid adjustment for Nunavut Businesses under the NNI is determined by specific registration and status requirements.

• The company must be registered with the NNI Secretariat.
• The registration with the NNI Secretariat must be renewed as required.
• If the business is an Inuit Firm, it must be registered with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies may not be eligible for the NNI grant. Businesses that are not registered in Nunavut or do not meet the requirements outlined in the NNI regulations may be ineligible.

• Companies not registered in Nunavut
• Companies that do not meet the requirements of the NNI regulations

Eligible expenses

• Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to business registration and renewal fees associated with the Nunavut Business Registration under the Nunavut Government's Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and Nunavut Implementation Contracting Policy.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant specifically benefits businesses registered within the region governed by the NNI Secretariat. Eligibility is tied to this geographical registration to support the local economic ecosystem.

• Businesses registered in Nunavut.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Businesses must register with the NNI Secretariat to be eligible for bid adjustments when bidding on Government of Nunavut contracts. The criteria include:

• Business registration with the NNI Secretariat
• Renewal of registration when required
• Eligibility for bid adjustments for Nunavut Businesses
• Inuit Firm status registered with NTI for additional bid adjustments
• No fees associated with registration or renewal

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Transferability of registration to other provinces or territories is not covered and should be inquired about separately if needed.
• The bid adjustment benefit does not apply automatically; businesses must ensure they are using the revised bid prices when submitting proposals.
• Although there is no fee associated with registration or renewal, there may be other administrative requirements or documentation needed.
• Businesses should keep their contact information updated with the NNI Secretariat to avoid missing renewal notices or updates regarding the registration process.
• If there are changes in business status, such as mergers or ownership changes, it is important to notify the NNI Secretariat immediately to maintain eligibility.