This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Blue System Integration Ltd
Contract value
CAD $43.6K
Award date
2025-05-01
Supplier location
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Request for Proposal
Full description
The National Glaciology Project (NGP) has a requirement for measuring glacier ice thickness using an Ice Penetrating Radar system that is field-durable, yet small and light enough to be portable and operable by a 2-person team travelling without mechanized support.
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Basic information
Reference
WS5008291045-Doc5035738844
Solicitation no.
WS5008291045
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Method
Advance contract award notice
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 41000000 — Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
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RollanTech 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.
