This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
West Coast Tug & Barge Ltd.
Contract value
CAD $723.2K
Award date
2026-04-14
Supplier location
Campbell River, British Columbia
Request for Proposal
Full description
Canadian Coast Guard has a requirement for tug and barge services in support of CCG construction crews conducting construction activities on aids to navigation in the Cordero channel off of central Vancouver Island.The services will be required between September 14 and November 6, 2026. This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers, as defined in the Annex Solicitation of Offers Definitions, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.
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Basic information
Reference
WS5480046800-Doc5503095974
Solicitation no.
WS5480046800
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
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
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.
6 contracts won· latest April 14, 2026
CAD $5M
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.
