Tenders/Environment and Protected Areas - Request for Proposal - ON-DEMAND SATELLITE IMAGERY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Environment and Protected Areas - Request for Proposal - ON-DEMAND SATELLITE IMAGERY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Environment and Protected Areas

Published: Sep 24, 2026

Updated: Sep 25, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology and Research sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, 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 environment and climate 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

Government of Alberta (GoA) Ministries and Agencies are interested in a broad range of satellite imagery and derivative product offerings. This RFP follows several individual pilot projects, including the use of PlanetScope imagery for Machine Learning (ML) derived wetland inventory in collaboration with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Alberta Biodiversity and Monitoring Institute (ABMI), assessment of very-high resolution satellite ortho and stereo images from a variety of sources to seek opportunities for process improvement and optimization related to forestry operations, forest health, and natural resource management, and a Request for Information (RFI) related to products and services of interest to assist with wildfire preparedness and response. The RFP will describe known products and services of potential interest to GoA Department or Agency business areas as well as business requirements where access to satellite imagery, satellite derivative products, or processing infrastructure may provide opportunities or solutions. This RFP will be used to secure one (1) or more price-list contracts with commercial satellite imagery vendors, and/or forestry or remote sensing consultants who best fit the stated needs. The contracts will be used on an as-needed and as-funded basis for pilot projects, or to augment operational capabilities, with no minimum work guarantee. The number of contracts to be signed will be at the sole discretion of the Province. Commodity Categories: Satellites, Communication satellites, Weather satellites, Scientific or research satellites, Navigation satellites, Geostationary satellites, Low earth orbit satellites, Sun synchronous orbit satellites, Geosynchronous satellites, Satellite image treatment software, Satellite receivers, Forestry, Forestry management, Satellite system maintenance or repair service, Satellite system hub support service, Environmental Services, Satellite launch services, Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services, Management information systems MIS, Demining geographical or geospatial information system GIS, Earth science services, Cartography, Mapping, Map production, Photogrammetry, Satellite imaging and image processing service, Satellite or earth communication systems services, Fire services Delivery Region: Alberta

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on September 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Environment and Protected Areas

Environment and Protected Areas has issued 64 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Health & Medical, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 24, 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 Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Environment and Protected Areas 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 Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.