Vessel Charter - to conduct Oceanographic, Hydrographic, Geological and Ecosystems Surveys and Scientific Research Activities throughout the Atlantic and Eastern Arctic Regions.

Solicitation number 30007635

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/02/24 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    Objective:
    The Ecosystem and Oceans Science Sector - Science at Sea program of Fisheries and Oceans Cananda (FOC), requires the Vessel Charter Services of one (1) Contractor to conduct Oceanographic, Hydrographic, Geological and Ecosystemic Surveys and Scientific Research Activities

    The objective of this requirement is to seek a global class offshore deep-sea oceanographic science research vessel, captain, crew, and scientific technicians to conduct ocean science and geological surveys across in Atlantic Canadian waters and Eastern Arctic. These include, but are not limited to, surveys in support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program (AZMP), FOC’s Atlantic Zone Off-Shelf Monitoring Program (AZOMP), and ocean floor geological surveys.

    Location of Work, Work Site, and Delivery Point:
    Canadian Atlantic waters, as well as Eastern Arctic – Labrador Sea and Greenland Shelf.

    Period of the Contract:
    The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to March 31, 2027 inclusive.

    Option to Extend the Contract:
    The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to one (1) additional one (1) year period under the same conditions.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/04/01.

    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 Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
    Address

    200 Kent St

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Tammy O'Toole
    Email
    DFO.Tenders-Soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
    Address

    200 Kent St

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
    Canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
    Caption
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN and FR 14 2026/02/19
    001 EN and FR 14 2026/02/18
    001 EN and FR 15 2026/02/17
    001 EN and FR 24 2026/02/06
    001 EN 63 2026/01/29
    001 FR 5 2026/01/29
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    ,
    Nova Scotia
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    12 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget