Benthic Invertebrate and Sediment Analysis

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 services contract in the Research and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity and Coastal Marine. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 10, 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 services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

1.0 TITLE: Benthic Invertebrate and Sediment Analysis

2.0 BACKGROUND

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) collects benthic invertebrate and sediment samples in coastal and offshore regions of the Canadian Arctic Ocean to support a variety of projects. Taxonomic analyses of benthic invertebrates and analyses of sedimentary properties provide important data for understanding the marine ecosystem including food sources and habitat for marine mammals, fishes, and larger invertebrates. These benthic and sedimentary datasets and their associated projects are a part of DFO’s commitment to making significant new investments in ocean science and marine conservation targets by supporting key research on marine species and their habitats, as well as threats to our oceans and freshwater environments.

3.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE REQUIREMENT

The objective of this work is to obtain accurate and precise taxonomic identification of marine benthic invertebrates from a variety of sample types. Identification to the lowest taxonomic level (ideally species) is required to obtain information on species abundance and community composition. Work may include developing a specimen reference collection. The contract also may include analysis of sediment associated with sites where benthic invertebrates were collected. Fundamental to the success of this work is to ensure accuracy and continuity of identifications which will be achieved by employing internationally recognized experts in taxonomy and ensuring that identifications are conducted by those same experts during each year of collection.

4.0 SCOPE OF THE WORK AND REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Scope of Work

On an as and when requested basis, the Contractor will perform taxonomic enumeration and identification of benthic invertebrate samples (infauna). Call-ups may include the following: sorting, identification to species level (where possible), provide estimates of abundance, biomass estimates, creation of reference collections, and pres. UNSPSC: *Biological science services (*81170000). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
*Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
*Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
*Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
*Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
*Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
*Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
*World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
*Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
*Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

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

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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 10, 2026. You have 24 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 Services contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.