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

Solicitation number WS5503054711

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/05/12 14:00 EDT

Status Status Open

Description
Reissue of Solicitation of Offers. This solicitation of offers cancels and supersedes previous solicitation of offers number Doc5530129444 with a closing of 12 March 2026 at 14:00 EST. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to Offeror's who offered on the previous solicitation of offers. 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. The sourcing strategy related to this procurement will be limited to suppliers in the area of origin of the vessel (Canada), in accordance with the PWGSC Supply Manual Article 3.170.10(a). This procurement is subject to CFTA and is exempt from CETA Chapter 19 Annex 19-7(1.a), and from the WTO-AGP (see Annex 4).

Contract duration

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Trade agreements

  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

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  • 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)
French, English
Region(s) of delivery
Manitoba
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
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