W8472-225864 Dive Tender Replacement Project RFI

Solicitation number WS5654653921

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/08/11 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description
    Canada, as represented by the Department of National Defence (DND), with the assistance of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), has issued this RFI on the Dive Tender Replacement (DTR) project. This RFI is seeking Industry feedback regarding potential solutions which meet the Dive Tender Replacement project operational requirements as listed in Annex A provided herewith. The DTR build requirement is anticipated to fall under the small vessel construction component, Pillar 2, of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Restrictions-on-bidding provisions may therefore, apply to the shipyards selected by Canada under Pillar 1 of the NSS. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) currently uses an existing fleet of Granby and Sechelt-class vessels to support divers in completing underwater tasks that are essential to naval operations and public safety. The new vessels aim to replace the existing fleet of Granby and Sechelt-class vessels, to facilitate the full range of diving operations and will resemble traditional 24-crew diving support vessels.

    Contract duration

    Refer to the description above for full details.

    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

    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 Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Caldwell, Nina (SPAC/PSPC)
    Email
    nina.caldwell@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Department of National Defence (DND)
    Address
    101 Colonel By Dr
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0K2
    Canada
    Bidding details

    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Information
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Not applicable
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