Canada: Tender for Carbon Dioxide Removal Credits
Summary
The Government of Canada has issued a tender for the acquisition of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Credits from projects located in Canada. The tender closes on May 11, 2026, and aims to procure credits from various technology streams including Direct Air Capture, Bioenergy with CCS, Biochar, and Enhanced Mineralization.
What changed
The Government of Canada, through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), is seeking offers for the acquisition of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Credits. This tender, with solicitation number WS5477770292, is open until May 11, 2026, and covers multiple technology streams for CDR projects that reduce net greenhouse gas emissions and are located within Canada. The expected contract period is from award date to March 31, 2029.
Interested suppliers must submit offers by the closing date and time of May 11, 2026, 2 PM EDT, to avoid disqualification. The procurement is conducted under various trade agreements, including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Potential suppliers interested in partnering can add their company to a list, but this does not replace the formal tendering process. This represents a new initiative by the Canadian government to procure carbon removal credits, indicating a move towards market-based mechanisms for achieving climate targets.
What to do next
- Review tender requirements for Carbon Dioxide Removal Credits.
- Prepare and submit offers by the May 11, 2026 deadline.
- Consider partnership opportunities if applicable.
Source document (simplified)
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RFSO - 24062-250403 - Acquisition of Credits From Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects.
Solicitation number WS5477770292
Publication date
2026/03/12
Closing date and time 2026/05/11 14:00 EDT
Status Status
Open
| Time to closing | |
| 59 days | 17:32 hours |
Description
AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Buyandsell posting closing time. All offers must be submitted on May 11, 2026 by 2PM EDT. All offers submitted after 2PM EDT will result in the id being declared non-responsive. Requirement Description Canada is seeking offers from Offerors for the aacquisition of Credits From Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects to Reduce Net-Greenhouse Gas Emissions across multiple technology work streams from CDR projects that meet the government’s technical requirements: Stream 1: Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Permanent Storage (DACCS). Stream 2: Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). Stream 3: Biochar. Stream 4: Other Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS). Stream 5: Enhanced Mineralization. Each technology stream will be the subject of a separate competitive process. The CDR project and any associated CO2 storage activities must be located in Canada. Expected Contract Period: The period of the SO will be between award day and March 31, 2029. Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit an offer. Show more description Show less description
Contract duration
Refer to the description above for full details.
Trade agreements
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
- Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
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
Partner with another business
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This list does not replace or affect the tendering procedures for this procurement process. Businesses are still required to respond to bid solicitations, and to compete based on the set criteria. For more information please read the Terms of use.
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 Tabiou, Tangbandja bi (SPAC/PSPC) (il-lui / he-him) Email tangbandjabi.tabiou@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Buying organization(s)
Organization Treasury Board (TBS) Address 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0R5 Canada
Bidding details
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Summary information
Notice type Request for Standing Offer Language(s) French, English Region(s) of delivery Canada Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Selection criteria Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price Commodity - UNSPSC
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