Tenders/University of Alberta - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Zero Waste Stations

University of Alberta - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Zero Waste Stations

University of Alberta

Published: Nov 6, 2026

Updated: Nov 7, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the general supplies and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Waste Management and Vehicles. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the general supplies sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Facility Services intends to award a single source contract to Busch Systems International Inc. for Evolve Series Zero Waste Stations across five Health Sciences buildings (Katz, HMRC, MSB, Li Ka Shing, and CSB). Sole-sourcing is required to maintain campus-wide operational standardization and support the University’s 90% waste diversion goal, as well as to utilize Busch Systems' proprietary hardware, custom artwork, and sign frames. Additionally, a direct award accommodates a 10-week manufacturing lead time, ensuring allocated Energy and Climate Action grant funding is fully expended prior to fiscal year-end without delaying planned 2026 rollouts. Commodity Categories: Waste material handling and recycling systems, Waste collection vehicle or garbage truck, Waste containers and accessories Delivery Region: Alberta

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on November 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Alberta

University of Alberta has issued 148 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 29 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Health & Medical, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: November 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection 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 University of Alberta in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the General Supplies & Services 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.