Tenders/Herring Biological Sampling

Herring Biological Sampling

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Published: Oct 21, 2026

Updated: Oct 23, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security and Research sectors, with a focus on Fisheries and Laboratories. 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 services in the agriculture and food security 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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) requires laboratory services to process biological samples collected from British Columbia (BC) commercial herring fisheries, test fisheries, and research activities. The biological information obtained through sample processing supports annual stock assessments and the development of scientific advice regarding the status of BC herring stocks. The Contractor will be required to provide all qualified personnel, laboratory facilities, equipment, materials, and services necessary to process approximately 200 to 250 herring samples per year. Each sample typically contains approximately 100 fish, although sample sizes may vary. The Contractor must process all samples provided by DFO, including samples containing fewer than 100 fish, in accordance with DFO-approved scientific procedures. For each fish processed, the Contractor must record the fish's length, weight, sex, gonad length, gonad weight, maturity stage, and one suitable herring scale for subsequent age determination. All sample identification information and biological data must be entered into the MS Access database provided by DFO. The Contractor must also prepare herring scale slides, maintain daily electronic data backups, conduct quality control checks, and submit the required data and associated materials within the specified timelines. The Contractor must provide a minimum two-person team consisting of one Project Manager and one Sampling Technician. The team must be available to process a minimum of five herring samples per day, with each sample containing approximately 100 fish. The Contractor must provide an appropriate laboratory facility with suitable workspace, equipment, cold-storage capacity, water supply, sanitation, and arrangements for the proper disposal of biological waste. Where the facility is located more than 10 km from the Pacific Biological Station (PBS), the Contractor will be responsible for arranging and paying for the pickup and transporta. UNSPSC: *Fishery data collection or distribution (*70101603). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. 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 October 21, 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 181 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Agriculture & Food Security, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 21, 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 Services 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.