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Techno-economic Analysis for Tailings Reprocessing at Western Nuclear Abandoned Mine

SaskBuilds and Procurement

Published: Aug 5, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: SaskTenders

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the mining and extractives and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Mining Environment. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 28, 2026.

Published through SaskTenders, 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 mining and extractives 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 Government of Saskatchewan (GOS) is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) legacy tailings at the former Western Nuclear Mine (Hanson Lake). The study will assess mineral concentrations within the tailings and evaluate the technical feasibility, economic viability, and environmental considerations associated with reprocessing the material for mineral recovery.As a pilot initiative under the Non-Uranium Abandoned Mines (NUAM) Program, this project will provide critical information to determine whether tailings reprocessing should advance to future phases. The findings will support decision-making regarding potential next steps, including detailed engineering, pilot-scale testing, construction, operations, and eventual site decommissioning. Participation process: Competition documents for this procurement are available through the Government of Saskatchewan’s Government Enterprise Management (GEM) system. All amendments, addenda, clarifications, and further instructions will be posted on GEM. To participate, suppliers must be registered in GEM’s electronic bidding platform. Registration is mandatory to download competition documents, submit questions, receive updates (e.g., amendments, addenda, clarifications) and submit a bid. How to Participate: Click the link: Negotiation Abstracts Page Enter the competition number, title, or type into the search bar to locate the opportunity Click on the competition Select the Sign In button to log into GEM New to GEM? Suppliers who are not yet registered must complete the Self-Registration process by clicking the Register button on the Negotiation Abstracts Page within GEM, or via the link Supplier Registration . To learn more about GEM and the Supplier Portal, please visit Procurement in GEM . For support or inquiries, contact [email protected]

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SaskTenders and was originally published on August 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About SaskBuilds and Procurement

SaskBuilds and Procurement has issued 108 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via SaskTenders and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 28, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by SaskBuilds and Procurement 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 Mining & Extractives 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 SaskTenders to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.