Tenders/Jurisdictional Scan and Case Studies for Seabed Licensing Regime

Jurisdictional Scan and Case Studies for Seabed Licensing Regime

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Published: Nov 12, 2026

Updated: Nov 13, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power and legal services sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution and Renewable Energy. 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The primary objective of this work is to develop four case studies examining how other jurisdictions have designed and implemented their respective seabed licencing frameworks for subsea transmission cables and corridors, with an emphasis on frameworks dealing with subsea cables that connect offshore wind projects to onshore electrical infrastructure. Using the four selected case studies, the contractor will develop and recommend options for the seabed licencing framework for subsea transmission cables and corridors within the jointly managed Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area.. UNSPSC: *Methodology and analysis (*81131500). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Selection: Lowest Price. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on November 12, 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 104 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 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 12, 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 CanadaBuys - Government of Canada 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 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.