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EP168-261199 – Embarras’s and Spoonbill Barges – Drydocking and Refit

Solicitation number WS5503054711

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/03/12 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Status Status Cancelled

Description
Canada has a requirement for repairs to two barges at St. Andrew’s Lock and Dam (SALD) in Lockport, Manitoba. Project intent is to extend working life of the barges for another three to five years. The two barges in this Contract are unpowered barges manoeuvred with push tugs. Both are fitted with Hiab hydraulic cranes with grapples on the booms.Work must commence and be completed as follows: Commence: upon contract signing; Complete: March 1, 2027. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner. The requirement is conditionally limited to Canadian services. Offerors must complete the Canadian Content certification in the Offeror Declaration Form.

Contract duration

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Trade agreements

  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
  • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
  • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
  • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
  • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
  • 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

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Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
Canada
Contracting authority
Parsons, Mary (SPAC/PSPC) (elle-la-lui / she-her-hers)
Email
mary.parsons@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Buying organization(s)

Organization
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
Canada
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Summary information

Notice type
Request for Proposal
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
Manitoba
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
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