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Fishery Guardian Services Tender Opportunity

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Published February 20th, 2026

Detected March 11th, 2026

Summary

The Government of Canada has opened a tender for Fishery Guardian Services, which will involve enforcement of the Fisheries Act and NL Wild Life Act. The tender closes on March 16, 2026, with services expected to commence on April 1, 2026.

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What changed

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), has issued a tender for Fishery Guardian Services. This procurement requires delivery of enforcement services to ensure compliance with the Fisheries Act, the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Wild Life Act, and associated regulations. The services will focus on the protection of salmon, trout, American eel, Banded killifish, and their habitats, as well as supporting the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP). The tender is open only to Canadian suppliers and closes on March 16, 2026, with services anticipated from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with potential for three one-year extensions.

Companies interested in providing these services must submit their responses through SAP Business Network by the closing date. The services are critical for maintaining compliance with environmental and wildlife protection laws. Failure to secure such contracts could impact an organization's ability to operate within regulated sectors. Potential bidders should review the full solicitation details on SAP Business Network to understand specific requirements, security measures, and evaluation criteria. Interested parties can also express interest in partnering with other businesses for this opportunity.

What to do next

Review tender documents for Fishery Guardian Services on SAP Business Network.
Submit bid responses by the closing date of March 16, 2026.
Assess eligibility and requirements for Canadian suppliers under the Buy Canadian Policy and Interim Policy on Reciprocal Procurement.

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Fishery Guardian Services

Solicitation number WS5275937562

Publication date

2026/02/20

Closing date and time 2026/03/16 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

2026/03/10

Status Status
Open

Description

The response time deadline is 14:00 EDT. The work requires delivery of enforcement services and other functions to ensure compliance with measures under the Fisheries Act and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Wild Life Act, and the associated regulations, various fisheries management plans and departmental policies. These Fishery Guardian services are primarily focused on the protection of salmon and trout, but also to protect other freshwater marine species including American eel and Banded killifish, their habitat, and the public through support of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP). The services are anticipated to be delivered from April 01, 2026 to March 31, 2027 inclusive, with up to 3 additional 1-year option period(s). Offerors may request a debriefing on the results of the solicitation of offers process. The following apply:• Interim Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers;• Canadian Content Policy: limited; • security requirements; Reference the solicitation for further details. 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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Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.

eOceans Research and Consulting Inc.

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 Gooch, Carter (SPAC/PSPC) (il-lui / he-him) Email carter.gooch@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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Related notices

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Eligibility and terms and conditions

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Summary information

Notice type Request for Proposal Language(s) French, English Region(s) of delivery Newfoundland and Labrador Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Selection criteria Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price Commodity - UNSPSC
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