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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

RFI Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS)

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
October 2, 2026
Published
July 16, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarInformation Technology Broadcasting and TelecommunicationsQuebec

Full description

The project will replace the current VTMIS with a modernized system. The new VTMIS will address these identified gaps or issues and improve CCG services in the following ways:1) Improve maritime traffic monitoring by leveraging rule-based automatic alerts and risk analysis tools to assist the MCTS officers in anticipating and mitigating risks;2) Enable an integrated image, showing both vessel traffic and waterways conditions, such as geographical features, ice conditions, meteorological information and data from other sources, if relevant; and,3) Harmonize vessel traffic services delivery with e-Navigation and the adoption of international standards from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

Selection criteria

Not applicable

AI Summary

RFI for a modern Vessel Traffic Management System for the Canadian Coast Guard.

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Basic information

Reference
WS5757126243-Doc5785722339
Solicitation no.
WS5757126243
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Information
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 43000000 — Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Limited tendering reason
None

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
December 15, 2026 → ?

Key dates

Published
July 16, 2026
Closes
October 2, 2026
Amendment no.
000
Amendment date
July 16, 2026

Contact

Contact
J•••••••, C••••••• (S•••/P•••) (p•••••••• / p••••••••)
Email
c••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Address
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End-user
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    TEKNION LIMITED
    8 contracts won· latest July 28, 2026
    CAD $1.5M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    CDW Canada Corp.
    4 contracts won· latest November 18, 2025
    CAD $4.3M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Totem Offisource Inc.
    4 contracts won· latest September 26, 2025
    CAD $1.5M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Spectrum Telecom Group Ltd.
    3 contracts won· latest May 15, 2024
    CAD $3.5M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    ABI/ADVANCED BUSINESS INTERIORS INC
    3 contracts won· latest September 2, 2025
    CAD $821.7K
    total awarded

TEKNION 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(29)
Title
RFI Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS)
Reference number
WS5757126243-Doc5785722339
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
WS5757126243
Publication date
2026-07-16
Tender closing date
2026-10-02T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-07-16
Expected contract start date
2026-12-15
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*43190000
Unspsc description
*Communications Devices and Accessories
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Information
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Not applicable
Limited tendering reason
None
Trade agreements
*North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Regions of delivery
*Canada
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
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
End user entities address
200 Kent St. Station 13E228,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A0E6,Canada
Contact info name
J•••••••, C••••••• (S•••/P•••) (p•••••••• / p••••••••)
Contact info email
c••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Tender description
The project will replace the current VTMIS with a modernized system. The new VTMIS will address these identified gaps or issues and improve CCG services in the following ways:1) Improve maritime traffic monitoring by leveraging rule-based automatic alerts and risk analysis tools to assist the MCTS officers in anticipating and mitigating risks;2) Enable an integrated image, showing both vessel traffic and waterways conditions, such as geographical features, ice conditions, meteorological information and data from other sources, if relevant; and,3) Harmonize vessel traffic services delivery with e-Navigation and the adoption of international standards from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

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