Cape John – Breakwater Betterment, NS
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation, Demolition and Coastal Marine. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 12, 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 civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Cape John, Nova Scotia - Breakwater Betterment
SCOPE OF WORK
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Small Craft Harbours (SCH), requires the services of a qualified contractor to undertake breakwater improvement works at Cape John Harbour, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The project involves the supply of all labour, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The work generally includes, but is not limited to:
• Mobilization and demobilization of personnel, equipment, and materials to and from the site;
• Sitework, demolition, and removal activities associated with the existing breakwater;
• Removal, sorting, stockpiling, salvage, and reinstallation of existing armourstone and filter stone suitable for reuse;
• Supply, hauling, placement, and grading of new armourstone (4–5 tonne class) to the lines and grades indicated in the contract documents;
• Construction activities required to restore and improve the existing breakwater structure;
• Implementation of all required environmental protection, erosion and sediment control, navigational safety, and health and safety measures;
• Final site restoration, cleanup, and disposal of surplus materials
The work will occur within an active fishing harbour and must be coordinated to minimize disruption to harbour operations.
FAMILIARIZATION WITH SITE
Before submitting a bid, it is recommended that Bidders visit the site and its surroundings, at their own expense and schedule, to review and verify the form, nature and extent of the work, materials necessary for the completion of the works, the means of access to the site (including ferry services), severity, exposure and uncertainty of weather, soil conditions, any accommodations they may require, and in general shall obtain all necessary information as to risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect their bid. No allowance sh. UNSPSC: *Marine construction services (*72141200). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Lowest Price. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *Nova Scotia
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on July 28, 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 132 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 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 28, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 12, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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