Tenders/Crude Oil Inventory and Pipeline Flow Monitoring Services

Crude Oil Inventory and Pipeline Flow Monitoring Services

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power sector, with a focus on Oil Gas. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 energy and power 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Crude oil storage levels reached a critical inflection point in 2026, shifting from the multi-decade highs observed during the early years of the pandemic to historic multi-decade lows due to severe geopolitical supply shocks. The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 removed approximately 15 million barrels per day of global supply, making storage indicators one of the most important drivers of short-term crude oil pricing. At the same time, a significant disconnect remains between declining physical inventories and paper futures markets, increasing the need for accurate and timely inventory intelligence. Crude oil inventory and pipeline flow data are critical for supporting departmental analysis and briefings, as well as monitoring energy supply and security. To better understand North American oil markets and inform policy decisions, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) requires greater visibility into Canadian crude oil inventories and pipeline flows. Specifically, the department requires weekly reports on crude oil inventory levels in Canada’s main storage areas, as well as daily and near-real-time pipeline flow data within Canada and for exports to the United States. The work will involve monitoring crude oil inventory levels in tank farms and underground caverns in the Edmonton, Heartland, Hardisty, and Kerrobert areas. The vendor will be required to provide NRCan with weekly reports on crude oil inventory levels in Canada’s main storage areas. For oil pipelines, the vendor will provide daily reports, historical data, and online portal access to near-real-time pipeline flow data, updated at least every 30 minutes, for flows within Canada and exports to the United States. The vendor will also provide early warning of pipeline flow interruptions and shutdowns.. UNSPSC: *Data services *Application service providers *Data analytics process as a service (*81112000 *81112106 *81162302). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Regions: *World

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on November 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) has issued 100 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Trade & Commerce. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) 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 Energy & Power 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.