This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
RXO Capacity Solutions Inc.
Award date
2025-05-30
Supplier location
Burnaby, British Columbia
Request for Standing Offer
Full description
The Federal Government of Canada, on behalf of its various Departments, Agencies, and Crown Corporations, is seeking proposals to issue Standing Offers for the provision of courier and freight services for commercial goods by air and/or ground from one city to another in Canada and worldwide, including locations within Comprehensive Land Claims Settlement Areas. The scope of these services is on an "as and when requested" basis. The services will include intra-city courier services within the National Capital Region (NCR), but will not include intra-city courier services within other cities. The origin and destination of the shipment is normally a Government office. The provision of services under this requirement excludes letter mail. The scope of freight service excludes transportation of military equipment and materials that need DND specific regulations.Open-deck specialized transportation services are also excluded.
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Basic information
Reference
WS4113053391-Doc5526323547
Solicitation no.
WS4113053391
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Standing Offer
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 78000000 — Transportation and Storage and Mail Services
Delivery & regions
Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*World
Contract term
April 1, 2024 → March 31, 2036
Key dates
Published
January 23, 2026
Closes
March 7, 2026
Amendment no.
001
Contact
End-user
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
Intercon Marine Inc
12 contracts won· latest July 23, 2026
CAD $9.7M
total awarded
2
Canadian Maritime Engineering Limited
8 contracts won· latest February 2, 2026
CAD $6.1M
total awarded
3
West Coast Tug & Barge Ltd.
7 contracts won· latest April 14, 2026
CAD $5.8M
total awarded
4
United Van Lines (Canada) Ltd.
5 contracts won· latest April 13, 2026
CAD $1,061.8M
total awarded
5
SIRVA CANADA LIMITED
5 contracts won· latest May 30, 2025
CAD $211.2M
total awarded
Intercon Marine Inc is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.
