Atlantic Whitefish Holding, Raising and Captive-Breeding

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security, Research and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 2026.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a requirement to the holding, raising and genetically managed breeding of captive-held Atlantic Whitefish and any additional wild-caught YOY collected in present and future years of this project, and to further the development and testing of the genetic marker panel to support the development of a preliminary mating strategy for Atlantic Whitefish breeding.

The work will involve the following:

Project Objectives
The project objectives are two(2) fold as per described below:
a) Holding and rearing of Atlantic Whitefish for breeding purposes and for the release of their progeny in the year they are born; and
b) Genetically managed breeding (with the objective of preserving genetic diversity in the progeny produced to the extent possible as directed by the mating strategy) of stocks as they mature to provide progeny for future range expansion activities and/or research trials.

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)
Any interested offeror must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it meets the following requirements:

Facility and equipment:
a) The housing, rearing and breeding of Atlantic Whitefish must be done in a suitable local facility (within Nova Scotia and within a 100-150 km radius from the collection site given the need to transport fish quickly and safely to and from the wild), with tanks of a variety of sizes (minimally with tanks as described in the ‘General Tasks’ section above), research spaces, and equipment necessary for accommodating a growing captive stock of Atlantic Whitefish and the work required.
b) The facility must be equipped with a mechanical system, which can provide high quality, temperature controlled seawater and freshwater year round.
c) The facility must also have a fail-safe systems in place to safeguard against mechanical failures, including an alarm system capable of contacting staff after. UNSPSC: *Fishery data collection or distribution (*70101603). Method: Advance contract award notice. Trade Agreements: *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has issued 126 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Agriculture & Food Security, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.