Enregistreur des données du Voyage (VDR)

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Voyage Data Recorders

Summary :

The purpose of this project is to supply and install Voyage Data
Recorder (VDR) systems on four (4) ferries owned by Transport
Canada. The systems must comply with the regulation issued
under the Canada Shipping Act of 2001. For these ships, a
Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDR) might be acceptable.

Scope of Work :

The contractor must verify, and deliver the appropriate systems
(VDR or S-VDR). He must make the installation, proceed to the
start-up, prepare the tests & trials, train the crew, fix
appropriate instructions, give the logistic support, and provide
all documents. He must also prepare the reports for all steps,
and also the drawings and documents for the installation onboard.

The contractor is responsible to get the approval for the
drawings and documents, and also the certificate when the
installation will be completed (by the classification society,
Lloyd's).

Note: The contractor is to note that each vessel may require the
removal of asbestos containing materials in order to complete
the work.

Ships involved :

The four (4) ships are operated in Atlantic Canada, and are :

M/V Princess of Acadia, operating between Saint-John, New
Brunswick (NB) and Digby, Nova Scotia (NS);
M/V Holiday Island and the M/V Confederation, operating between
Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Caribou (NS)
M/V Madeleine, Magdalen-Islands, operating between Quebec (QC)
and Souris (PEI).

Note : the M/V Holiday Island has two (2) wheelhouses, and the
installation of two (2) VDRs might be necessary (to meet VDR
regulation), for a total to 5 systems to be installed.

Deliverables :

trials before installation, to make sure actual equipment is
working properly;
deliver and install VDR (or S-VDR) systems;
start-up and logistic support;
trials and reports (at quay side and at sea);
training the crew;
apply appropriate labeling and identification;
prepare plans and documents (onboard installation);
get plans and documents approval (as necessary);
get the certificate for the complete installation;
instructions and operating documents;
spare parts.

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.