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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Phase 1 ISQ - EP922-270730 Réfection du système d’irrigation de la ferme de recherche d’AAC, à Vauxhall, en Alberta

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 7, 2026
Published
July 16, 2026
Type
Construction
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Full description

Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted.Irrigation Upgrade AAFC Research Farm, Vauxhall, Alberta
AAFC requires the development/update of a new pivot and linear irrigation system to replace and expand the existing system at the Vauxhall Research Farm facility located southwest of Vauxhall, Alberta. The Vauxhall sub-station occupies approximately 192 hectares, with about 120 hectares devoted to irrigated crop trials. The new irrigation system is supplying water to a low pressure irrigation systems. Project includes the repair/upgrade of existing tile drainage and new irrigation systems that include remote operation and monitoring capabilities. There are 5 existing pivot crop irrigation systems present that need replacement. The current systems also do not provide the coverage required by the AAFC’s research program. The existing pump house is in disrepair and cannot meet the requirements of the expanded coverage areas.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

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Irrigation system upgrade for AAFC Research Farm in Vauxhall, Alberta.

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Basic information

Reference
WS5792148372-Doc5792174039
Solicitation no.
WS5792148372
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Invitation to Qualify
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*CNST
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 72000000 — Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services
Limited tendering reason
None

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*Alberta

Key dates

Published
July 16, 2026
Closes
August 7, 2026
Amendment no.
001
Amendment date
July 17, 2026

Contact

Contact
V•••••••, M•••••• (S•••/P•••)
Email
m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Address
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End-user
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    BLACK & MCDONALD LIMITED
    17 contracts won· latest July 23, 2026
    CAD $25.9M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    R.J.G. Construction Limited
    14 contracts won· latest December 11, 2025
    CAD $103.3M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Les Entreprises P E C inc
    14 contracts won· latest September 10, 2026
    CAD $25.9M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Slate Construction Inc
    14 contracts won· latest November 6, 2025
    CAD $22.2M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Cube Construction Ltd
    13 contracts won· latest June 15, 2026
    CAD $12.8M
    total awarded

BLACK & MCDONALD LIMITED 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.

Complete source record(28)
Title
Phase 1 ITQ - EP922-270370 Irrigation Upgrade AAFC Research Farm, Vauxhall, Alberta
Reference number
WS5792148372-Doc5792174039
Amendment number
001
Solicitation number
WS5792148372
Publication date
2026-07-16
Tender closing date
2026-08-07T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-07-17
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*72150000
Unspsc description
*Specialized trade construction and maintenance services
Procurement category
*CNST
Notice type
Invitation to Qualify
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Limited tendering reason
None
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of delivery
*Alberta
Contracting entity name
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Contracting entity address line
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Contracting entity address city
Gatineau
Contracting entity address province
Quebec
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0S5
Contracting entity address country
Canada
End user entities name
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
End user entities address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage,Gatineau,Quebec,K1A 0S5,Canada
Contact info name
V•••••••, M•••••• (S•••/P•••)
Contact info email
m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Tender description
Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted.Irrigation Upgrade AAFC Research Farm, Vauxhall, Alberta AAFC requires the development/update of a new pivot and linear irrigation system to replace and expand the existing system at the Vauxhall Research Farm facility located southwest of Vauxhall, Alberta. The Vauxhall sub-station occupies approximately 192 hectares, with about 120 hectares devoted to irrigated crop trials. The new irrigation system is supplying water to a low pressure irrigation systems. Project includes the repair/upgrade of existing tile drainage and new irrigation systems that include remote operation and monitoring capabilities. There are 5 existing pivot crop irrigation systems present that need replacement. The current systems also do not provide the coverage required by the AAFC’s research program. The existing pump house is in disrepair and cannot meet the requirements of the expanded coverage areas.

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