Multi-year Rental of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, transport and logistics, Research, architecture and engineering and environment and climate sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 21, 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 construction and civil works 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

PART 1 – ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE (ACAN) An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. PART 2 – DEFINITION OF THE REQUIREMENT The Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), through the Geological Survey of Canada – Atlantic, has a requirement to lease a proven deep-water autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system on an annual basis, with options for renewal for up to five (5) years, to support seafloor mapping, marine geoscience, oceanographic research, Bedford Basin trials, Arctic collaborative research, and related Facility for Intelligent Marine Systems (FIMS) activities. The proposed requirement is for access to a HUGIN 1000 AUV system, or equivalent, including associated containerized support infrastructure, technical documentation, mission planning and support software, and remote technical support. The AUV system must provide reliable deep-water scientific survey capability and must be suitable for deployment from vessels of opportunity. The work will involve the following, as applicable: • Providing one (1) AUV system configured with a standard navigation and scientific sensor payload at lease commencement; • Providing one (1) climate-controlled 20-foot ISO container configured for storage, transport and maintenance of the AUV system; • Providing technical manuals, operational documentation, and mission planning/support software; • Providing basic remote technical assistance for normal operational use during the lease period; • Maintaining the AUV system . UNSPSC: *Marine craft systems and subassemblies *Marine craft rental or leasing service *Underwater exploration (*25111900 *78111704 *81151806). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Regions: *World

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 6, 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 69 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: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 21, 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 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 Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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.