RFI - Landing Craft Motorized (LCM)

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Sep 3, 2026

Updated: Sep 5, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Logistics and Freight. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 1, 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 transport and logistics 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

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), is seeking information from industry regarding the availability of existing Landing Craft Motorized (LCMs), the potential modification or conversion of existing LCMs, the adaptation of existing commercial or proven designs, and the design and construction of new LCMs to support the operation of two Polar Icebreakers. The LCMs are intended to be carried aboard and deployed from the Polar Icebreakers to transfer cargo and supplies between the ships and shore, including in Arctic and ice-infested waters.. UNSPSC: *Marine transport (*25110000). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) has issued 1,769 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 369 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 1, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.