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Marine CDR Regulatory Analysis Report

Status Expired

Contract number 3000807223

Contract value :

CAD 248,600.00

Solicitation number NRCan-5000088171

Publication date

Contract award date

Last amendment date

Description
This contract was awarded to:
KPMG LLP

NRCan wishes to advise you of an upcoming requirement. Please review and respond if you would be interested in providing this service.

SOLICITATION NO.: RNCan-5000088171

DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources Canada

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Alexandre Rheault

TELEPHONE NO.: 613-298-6447

FAX NO.: N/A

E-MAIL ADDRESS: alexandre.rheault@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

NOTIFICATION PERIOD: August 11 to September 19, 2025*

Description of the Requirement:
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking proposals from bidders for the services of a qualified contractor to develop a comprehensive overview and analysis of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) technologies. The purpose is to inform environmental, ecosystem, and regulatory considerations for Canada’s climate goals.

The study will assess emerging mCDR techniques, analyze their environmental and ecosystem impacts, and review related regulatory and policy frameworks in Canada and internationally. Key deliverables include a literature review, technical and ecological assessment, and policy recommendations to support safe and effective use of mCDR as part of Canada’s climate strategy.

DELIVERY DESTINATION AREA: Ottawa, Ontario (all deliverables are to be provided electronically to the Project Authority)

DURATION OF CONTRACT / DATE REQUIRED:
Contract award to March 31, 2026

ESTIMATED VALUE (not including taxes):
Up to $350,000

Diversity:

Natural Resources Canada is committed to achieving a procurement process that reflects the diversity of Canada. We are dedicated to identifying and reducing barriers in our procurement processes. We continue to work on improving practices that will help ensure that equity group members are well-represented. To this end, minority-owned businesses are encouraged to apply to our processes.

*Amendment 1: To publish the Q&A and amend the closing date of the RFP.
Amendment 2: To publish the second Q&A.

Business address

333 Bay Street, Suite 4600

Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2S5
Canada
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Language(s)
English
,
French
Selection criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Region(s) of delivery
Canada

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Contract duration

The contract will be for a period of 5 month(s), from 2025/10/27 to 2026/03/31.

Commodity - UNSPSC

  • 77101701 - Environmental sciences advisory services

Trade agreements

  • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
  • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
  • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
  • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
  • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
  • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
  • Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • None
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Address

580 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E4
Canada
Contracting authority
Alexandre Rheault
Phone
(613) 298-6447
Email
alexandre.rheault@nrcan.gc.ca
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