Tire Safety Testing
Solicitation number T8080-240473
Publication date
Closing date and time 2025/01/06 15:00 EST
Last amendment date
Description
The Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) announces Transport Canada's intent to award a contract for tire testing services to Smithers Rapra. The contract supports the development of tire energy performance standards by evaluating rolling resistance, wet grip, and snow traction, among other variables, through laboratory and track testing.
The initiative aligns with Canadian regulations and international standards, addressing safety and environmental considerations, including greenhouse gas reduction and fuel efficiency improvements. The estimated contract value is $360,000 CAD over three years, starting April 1, 2025, with Smithers Rapra pre-identified due to their unique expertise, testing capabilities, and compliance experience.
Other qualified suppliers may submit a Statement of Capabilities by the closing date to demonstrate their ability to meet these requirements.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2025/04/01.
Trade agreements
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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
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Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
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Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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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:
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None
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Transport Canada
- Address
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344 Edmonton st
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2L4Canada
- Contracting authority
- Joseph Racanelli
- Phone
- (431) 323-4152
- Email
- joseph.racanelli@tc.gc.ca
- Address
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344 Edmonton st
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2L4Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8080-240473 ACAN Tire Testing English.pdf | 001 | EN | 2 | 2024/12/12 |
| T8080-240473 ACAN Tire Testing French Version_0.pdf | 001 | FR | 1 | 2024/12/12 |