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Public Works and Government Services Canada

Polar Helicopter Project

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Published
December 7, 2023
Type
Goods
Explore similarCommercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and ComponentsQuebec

Full description

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking Industry feedback regarding the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Polar Helicopter Project.

The intent of this Request for Information (RFI) process is to remain open until a formal solicitation process is released in the future.

PSPC intends to release future engagement activities through amendments to this RFI process. Each subsequent amendment will clearly identify the information Canada is requesting and the requested Industry response date.

This purpose of this RFI format is to:

a. provide a continuous single point of official project communication with industry;

b. present draft RFP documents to solicit industry comments and feedback;

c. collaborate with industry on all elements of the requirement such as technical, sustainment, in service support, initial cadre training, possible ITB/VP’s, and the resulting contracts terms and conditions;

d. answer questions from industry to ensure all interested participants receive the same information;

e. provide draft schedule updates; and

f. hold industry meetings and engagement activities as necessary.

The CCG is acquiring two new polar icebreaker vessels. These vessels are being built in Canada with anticipated delivery of the first vessel in 2030.

The new polar icebreakers will be Canada’s flagship vessels in the arctic fulfilling many critical roles including sovereignty, search and rescue, science, and icebreaking.

The CCG requires up to four helicopters (polar helicopters) to support the polar icebreaker missions. Each polar icebreaker will be capable of supporting two helicopters onboard in the hangar. In order to ensure that the helicopter, aircrew, and the in-service support are ready for polar icebreaker operations, the CCG will require the polar helicopters to be delivered in 2028.

The Polar Helicopters will operate from the CCG polar icebreakers year round in the Canadian Arctic, in both the Southern and Northern Domestic Airspace. They will also conduct operations at extended flight range and/or endurance from the polar icebreakers.

The project is seeking industry availability and costing information on acquisition, sparing, sustainment, and training options.

The Polar Helicopter Project is not eligible under Canada’s international trade agreements, and is only eligible under the Canada Free Trade Agreement.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either English or French, the two official languages of Canada.
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.

Selection criteria

Not applicable

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Basic information

Reference
PW-_CAG-014-29228
Solicitation no.
F7013-230428/A
Buyer
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Notice type
Request for Information
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

GSIN
*N1520 — *Aircraft, Rotary Wing
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 25000000 — Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)

Key dates

Published
December 7, 2023
Closes
June 30, 2026
Amendment no.
005
Amendment date
July 4, 2025

Contact

Contact
B•••••, T••
Email
t••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Phone
(873) •••-•••• ( )
Fax
( ) -
Address
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End-user
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Bell Textron Canada Limited
    9 contracts won· latest January 26, 2024
    CAD $681.7K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    AERO SUPPLIES INC.
    8 contracts won· latest January 8, 2024
    CAD $518.3K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Canada West Avionics Ltd
    5 contracts won· latest June 2, 2023
    CAD $267.8K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    SIMEX DEFENCE INC. / DEFENSE SIMEX INC.
    4 contracts won· latest September 21, 2023
    CAD $282.1K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    CANADO NACAN EQUIPEMENT INC
    2 contracts won· latest August 2, 2022
    CAD $174K
    total awarded

Bell Textron Canada 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.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(34)
Title
Polar Helicopter Project
Reference number
PW-_CAG-014-29228
Amendment number
005
Solicitation number
F7013-230428/A
Publication date
2023-12-07
Tender closing date
2026-06-30T14:00:00
Amendment date
2025-07-04
Tender status
Open
Gsin
*N1520
Gsin description
*Aircraft, Rotary Wing
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Information
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Not applicable
Trade agreements
*None
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Contracting entity name
Public Works and Government Services Canada
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
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
End user entities address
200 Kent St, Station 13E228,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A 0E6,Canada
Contact info name
B•••••, T••
Contact info email
t••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Contact info phone
(873) •••-•••• ( )
Contact info fax
( ) -
Contact info address line
••••••• ••• ••• - •• •• ••••••• ••./•• ••• •••••••
Contact info city
••••••••
Contact info province
••••••
Contact info postalcode
••• •••
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2024/02/23/91df310e7b40c25ec57e85c0ced5930b/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU002.PDF,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2024/04/11/efaaecd15c6e914c4b249cbfec934428/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU003.PDF,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2023/12/06/819f8d76ec7c483616f4a9b1bb017742/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU000.PDF,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2024/02/15/f1512ff10de2d61f7c1aa820beebf099/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU001.PDF,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2024/05/31/61b7c86364674b713962cd259499feb1/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU004.PDF,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2024/06/03/02a1ad86b091b5ac61552c11ea295268/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU005.PDF,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2024/06/25/f0af57e8a0a7bb3852a834c9adebabea/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU006.PDF,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/documents/pub/att/2025/07/04/102db3d3a13030cb8bba137a35ffd08c/ABES.PROD.PW_CAG.B014.E29228.EBSU007.PDF
Tender description

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking Industry feedback regarding the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Polar Helicopter Project.

The intent of this Request for Information (RFI) process is to remain open until a formal solicitation process is released in the future.

PSPC intends to release future engagement activities through amendments to this RFI process. Each subsequent amendment will clearly identify the information Canada is requesting and the requested Industry response date.

This purpose of this RFI format is to:

a. provide a continuous single point of official project communication with industry;

b. present draft RFP documents to solicit industry comments and feedback;

c. collaborate with industry on all elements of the requirement such as technical, sustainment, in service support, initial cadre training, possible ITB/VP’s, and the resulting contracts terms and conditions;

d. answer questions from industry to ensure all interested participants receive the same information;

e. provide draft schedule updates; and

f. hold industry meetings and engagement activities as necessary.

The CCG is acquiring two new polar icebreaker vessels. These vessels are being built in Canada with anticipated delivery of the first vessel in 2030.

The new polar icebreakers will be Canada’s flagship vessels in the arctic fulfilling many critical roles including sovereignty, search and rescue, science, and icebreaking.

The CCG requires up to four helicopters (polar helicopters) to support the polar icebreaker missions. Each polar icebreaker will be capable of supporting two helicopters onboard in the hangar. In order to ensure that the helicopter, aircrew, and the in-service support are ready for polar icebreaker operations, the CCG will require the polar helicopters to be delivered in 2028.

The Polar Helicopters will operate from the CCG polar icebreakers year round in the Canadian Arctic, in both the Southern and Northern Domestic Airspace. They will also conduct operations at extended flight range and/or endurance from the polar icebreakers.

The project is seeking industry availability and costing information on acquisition, sparing, sustainment, and training options.

The Polar Helicopter Project is not eligible under Canada’s international trade agreements, and is only eligible under the Canada Free Trade Agreement.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either English or French, the two official languages of Canada. 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.

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