Winter Sand for Yellowknife

Government of the Northwest Territories - Infrastructure

Published: Aug 15, 2026

Updated: Aug 15, 2026

Source: nwt_opennwt

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and transport and logistics 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 August 28, 2026.

Published through NWT OpenNWT, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, originating from Canada and sourced via nwt_opennwt, concerns the supply of winter sand for Yellowknife. The contracting authority, likely responsible for municipal services or transportation infrastructure in the Northwest Territories, requires a consistent supply of sand for winter road maintenance and de-icing purposes. The tender will specify the required quantity of sand, acceptable grading and quality standards (e.g., particle size distribution, absence of contaminants), and potentially any necessary additives. Bidders will need to demonstrate their capacity to supply the specified volume of sand, adhering to quality requirements. Delivery logistics will be a critical component, including the location(s) for delivery within Yellowknife and the required delivery schedule, which may involve multiple deliveries throughout the winter season. Compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards during supply and delivery will also be expected. This procurement is essential for ensuring safe road conditions during the winter months.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from NWT OpenNWT and was originally published on August 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Government of the Northwest Territories - Infrastructure

Government of the Northwest Territories - Infrastructure has issued 136 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via NWT OpenNWT. Most recent publication: August 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Government of the Northwest Territories - Infrastructure in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies 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.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit NWT OpenNWT 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 28, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.