Canadian Hydrographic Service – Arctic Survey Program to Fisheries and Oceans.
Solicitation number 30007721
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/05/25 14:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), through the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), requires the acquisition of hydrographic data using an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). The USV must be fully equipped with a shallow/mid water multibeam echo sounder (MBES) capable of achieving hydrographic surveys in water depths up to 700 metres.
This work supports CHS priorities in the Arctic, including improved charting for safe navigation within Canada’s northern waters, and contributes to national efforts such as the Low Impact Shipping Corridors (LISC) and related safety, environmental, and community access initiatives.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/05/22.
Trade agreements
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No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process
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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Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
- Address
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200 Kent Street
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6Canada
- Contracting authority
- Louise Martel
- Email
- DFO.Tenders-Soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- Address
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200 Kent Street
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30007721 - RFP.pdf | 001 | EN | 38 | 2026/04/30 |
| 30007721 - DDP .pdf | 001 | FR | 7 | 2026/04/30 |