Imaging of Southern Nova Scotia coastline using ShoreZone methodologies

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Published: Sep 10, 2026

Updated: Sep 11, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology and Research 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 September 25, 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 environment and climate 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 coastal imaging services in support of the Canadian Coast Guard's Area Response Planning (ARP) initiative under the Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) 2.0. The objective of this project is to apply imaging methodologies consistent with the ShoreZone Coastal Imaging and Habitat Mapping Protocol (Cook et al., 2017) to expand existing coastal habitat datasets in southern Nova Scotia. The work will involve the acquisition of coastal imagery and video data along approximately 1,750 km of Nova Scotia coastline, beginning near Lobster Bay and extending northward toward Halifax. The resulting data will support oil spill preparedness, planning, and response activities by improving the availability of geographically specific coastal habitat information. Contractors must conduct all imaging and video collection in accordance with the ShoreZone Coastal Imaging and Habitat Mapping Protocol and the requirements specified in the solicitation documents. Complete details of the requirement are contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.. UNSPSC: *Aerial photography services (*82131601). Method: Competitive - Traditional. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *Nova Scotia

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About Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has issued 151 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. You have 14 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 Environment & Climate 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?

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