Snowmobiles Tender Notice - Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Summary
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) issued a tender notice for two high-performance snowmobiles, with a closing date of March 5, 2026. The tender is limited to Canadian suppliers and goods, adhering to the Buy Canadian Policy and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
What changed
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), has issued a tender notice (Solicitation number WS5538558798) for the procurement of two high-performance snowmobiles for the 2025-2026 season. The tender was published on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. This solicitation is exclusively open to Canadian suppliers and limited to Canadian goods, in line with the Buy Canadian Policy and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Suppliers interested in bidding were required to submit all documentation and bid submissions by the closing date and time to avoid non-compliance. The tender opportunity was available on the SAP Business Network. While the tender has now expired, the notice serves as a record of government procurement activity and highlights the application of Canadian content policies in government contracts. No specific penalties for non-compliance with the tender terms were detailed, beyond the bid being declared non-compliant.
What to do next
- Review tender requirements for Canadian goods and suppliers.
- Ensure bid submissions adhere to the specified closing date and time.
Penalties
Offers submitted after the closing time of 2:00 PM EST on March 5, 2026, will be declared non-compliant.
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Snowmobiles
Solicitation number WS5538558798
Publication date
2026/02/17
Closing date and time 2026/03/05 14:00 EST
Last amendment date
2026/03/05
Status Status
Expired
Description
AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by March 5, 2026, by 2:00PM EST. All offers submitted after 2:00PM EST will result in the offer being declared non-compliant.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has a requirement for two (2) high-performance 2025-2026 snowmobiles.
Note:
1.Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers.
2. Canadian Content: This solicitation of offers is solely limited to Canadian goods. Show more description Show less description
Contract duration
Refer to the description above for full details.
Trade agreements
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
- None
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Contact information
Contracting organization
Organization Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) Address 11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5 Canada Contracting authority Pieris, Sherline (SPAC/PSPC) (elle-la / she-her) Email sherline.pieris@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Buying organization(s)
Organization Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Address 200 Kent Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6 Canada
Bidding details
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Summary information
Notice type Request for Proposal Language(s) French, English Region(s) of delivery Canada, New Brunswick Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Selection criteria Lowest Price Commodity - UNSPSC
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2026-03-05
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