MAT brings Canadian manufacturers, fabricators and contractors together to deliver one project. We carry the bid, the compliance and the contract. Our partners do the work they're best at, get paid on time, and build the public-sector track record that lets them win on their own.
Public contracts are often too big, too broad or too paperwork-heavy for one shop to take on. MAT bundles qualified partners into one bid. You focus on production.
MAT pays partners within 30 days of accepted delivery, even when the government takes longer to pay us. Our cash reserves carry the gap so your cash flow doesn't.
Federal, provincial and municipal contracts that need multiple trades, national delivery or capacity no single shop has. As part of a MAT bid, your shop can be part of the answer.
Bid writing, mandatory forms, integrity declarations, security requirements, insurance schedules, invoicing and contract administration. Handled by MAT.
Every completed job earns a written performance reference from MAT, with your scope, values and delivery record. Use it in your own bids when you're ready to compete independently.
MAT monitors public solicitations across Canada every day and matches them to partner capabilities. Instead of chasing tenders one by one, you receive qualified work packages.
Partners remain independent companies with their own customers, brand and bids. Joining the network adds work. It doesn't take any away.
A clear, documented process from application through delivery and payment, built for the scrutiny of public procurement.
Submit your company profile, capabilities and compliance documents through the secure form below.
MAT verifies registration, insurance, WorkSafeBC status, certifications and references.
Approved partners sign the Partner Agreement and receive access to the secure partner portal.
MAT matches solicitations to your capabilities and region and invites you to quote your scope.
MAT bids as prime contractor, with your pricing and capability in the bid package.
On award, MAT issues a purchase order with specifications, schedule and quality requirements.
You produce and deliver your scope. MAT manages the client, inspection and acceptance.
Payment within 30 days of accepted delivery, plus a written performance reference.
Status reflects verified compliance and delivery performance. Partners move up by delivering.
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The Partner Agreement sets out the full terms. In short:
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No. There is no fee to apply, no membership fee and no listing fee. MAT earns its margin on the contracts it wins and manages.
MAT is the prime contractor and is accountable to the client. Partners work under a MAT purchase order for their defined scope.
Within 30 days of the client or MAT accepting your delivery. Payment from MAT doesn't depend on when the government pays MAT.
Yes. You remain an independent business. The only restriction is on opportunities MAT brings to you: you won't go around MAT to pursue those directly. The Partner Agreement sets this out.
By capability fit, region, capacity, price, compliance status and delivery record. Preferred Partners get first call in their category.
Only for contracts that require one. Many solicitations have no security requirement. If you already hold Designated Organization Screening or a Facility Security Clearance, tell us. It opens up more work.
Yes. We welcome partners across Canada. National reach makes MAT bids stronger.
Application documents are stored in a private, access-restricted area of MAT's servers, outside the public website, and are used only to assess and manage the partnership. You can ask us to access, correct or delete your information at any time.
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