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

Name: Phase 1 ISQ - EP922-270730 Réfection du système d’irrigation de la ferme de recherche d’AAC, à Vauxhall, en Alberta
Creator: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Invitation to Qualify (pre-qualification)

Estimated value

Not disclosed

Deadline

August 7, 2026

Published

July 16, 2026

Type

Construction

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

AI Summary

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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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.