EP168-261199 – Embarras’s and Spoonbill Barges

Location:	Federal
Posted:	Jan 27, 2026
Due:	Feb 26, 2026
Agency:	Government of Canada
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	19 - Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks
Solicitation No:	WS5503054711
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Description

Canada has a requirement for repairs to two barges at St. Andrew’s Lock and Dam (SALD) in Lockport, Manitoba. Project intent is to extend working life of the barges for another three to five years. The two barges in this Contract are unpowered barges manoeuvred with push tugs. Both are fitted with Hiab hydraulic cranes with grapples on the booms.Work must commence and be completed as follows:
Commence: upon contract signing; Complete: March 1, 2027.
Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner. The requirement is conditionally limited to Canadian services. Offerors must complete the Canadian Content certification in the Offeror Declaration Form.

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Contract duration

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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)
World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

Reason for limited tendering

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EP168-261199 – Embarras’s and Spoonbill Barges – Drydocking and Refit

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