Measurement of Benzene Emissions from Gasoline Dispensing Facilities

Department of the Environment (ECCC )

Published: Aug 27, 2026

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the environment and climate and Research sectors, with a focus on Pollution Control. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 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 civil works in the environment and climate sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)’s mandate includes the preservation and enhancement of the quality of the natural environment, including water, air and soil quality. Accordingly, ECCC works in conjunction with Health Canada (HC) and other departments to understand the risks posed by the release of toxic substances, then develop policy as needed to effectively manage these releases. Benzene is recognized as a human carcinogen by HC (Canada 1993) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) (IARC 2018), among other international agencies. In addition, short-term exposure (over hours to days) is associated with hematotoxicity, including during fetal development. Benzene is a constituent of gasoline and, as a volatile organic compound (VOC), readily evaporates and is released into the atmosphere from gasoline service stations. Exposure to benzene through inhalation of emissions from these facilities may pose unacceptable risks to human health for members of the general population residing in the vicinity of gasoline stations. ECCC wishes to study benzene concentrations in the air in the vicinity of gasoline stations Canada, ideally in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, to improve understanding of the human health implications of benzene emissions from these facilities and validate the efficacy of emissions control equipment in cases where it is installed. The contractor will contribute to this objective by measuring ambient concentrations of benzene and, where feasible, other VOCs or total VOCs at gasoline stations before, during, and after gasoline deliveries, in accordance with the parameters set out in this Statement of Work. The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within the period commencing upon notification of acceptance of the offer and ending no later than March 31, 2027. For additional information, interested suppliers should contact Helena Lee at; Helena.Lee@ec.gc.ca.. UNSPSC: *Benzene *Air pollution *Air pollution monitoring or measurement services *Toxic substances pollution (*15101507 *77121500 *77121504 *77131700). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Regions: *Quebec (except NCR)

Data provenance

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About Department of the Environment (ECCC )

Department of the Environment (ECCC ) has issued 69 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of the Environment (ECCC ) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works 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.

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