RMSO - Food & Beverage

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of The Department of National Defence and The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, has a requirement for a Regional Master Standing Offer for the supply of fresh and frozen food for a one year period on an as and when requested basis.  Food is to be delivered to ship and shore units in various locations within Nova Scotia including, but not limited to, the area of Maritime Forces Atlantic - HRM, 14 Wing in Greenwood, Land Forces Atlantic Training Centre Aldershot, various locations throughout Halifax Regional Municipality and Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Offerors are encouraged to read this document in conjunction with the PWGSC Food & Beverage
National Strategy. https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-14-00640952
and the following documents also available on buyandsell.gc.ca:  E6TOR-13RM06 through to E6TOR-13RM37.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

Canada intends to issue a maximum of three (3) standing offers per food category. The solicitation process could result in the award of up to 18 standing offers.

The total estimated annual expenditure of approximately between $10 - 15,000,000.00 CAD is anticipated to be distributed as follows:

Food category/Estimated Annual Expenditure

1. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Meat Alternatives -  $3.3M
2. Bread and Bread Products - $1M
3. Dairy & Dairy Products -  $2.2M
4. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - $1.3M
5. Frozen Fruit and Vegetables - $1M
6. Groceries -  $3.2M


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.