Acquisition of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for the MERN

This tender, issued by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MERN - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests) of Quebec, concerns the acquisition of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), also known as a drone. The procurement method is a public tender notice (Avis d’appel d’offres). The MERN is seeking to acquire a state-of-the-art RPAS to support its diverse operations, which likely include forest management, geological surveys, environmental monitoring, and potentially infrastructure inspection within its mandate. The system is expected to be capable of advanced aerial data acquisition, providing high-resolution imagery and potentially other sensor data. The tender falls under the G19 - Machinery and Tools; Remote-controlled Vehicles category. Potential suppliers are invited to submit proposals for the supply, and possibly integration and training, of an RPAS that meets specific technical requirements outlined in the tender documents. The acquisition of this technology is intended to enhance the MERN's operational efficiency, improve data collection capabilities, and support informed decision-making in the management of Quebec's natural resources.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Hardware and Defense. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.