Opportunity
Merx #1053673A
Independent Engineering Oversight Contractor for Douglas Point and Gentilly-1 Decommissioning Projects
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
April 28, 2026
Identifier
1053673A
NAICS
541330, 562910, 541620
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL) is seeking an Independent Engineering Oversight Contractor (IEOC) to support decommissioning projects at the Douglas Point and Gentilly-1 nuclear facilities in Canada. - Government Buyer: - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL), Environmental Remediation Management (ERM) division, Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (D&ER) department - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is also referenced as a buyer - Scope of Work: - Provision of engineering oversight services for demolition and remediation at Douglas Point and Gentilly-1 nuclear sites - Oversight of engineering outputs from the External Engineering Agency (EEA), including review and acceptance of deliverables, support for design reviews, project controls, and compliance with quality assurance, safety, and regulatory requirements - Preparation of oversight plans, review matrices, and engineering oversight reports - On-site presence required (IEOC SPOC expected on site four days per week) - Key Requirements: - Experience in demolition and remediation engineering in radiological environments - Management capability and strong safety record - Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality management systems - Emphasis on Indigenous participation, local subcontracting, and community engagement - Adherence to CNL's quality assurance standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements - Procurement Structure: - Two-stage process: Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) to shortlist up to six qualified organizations, followed by a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) - Time & Material Contract with an Approved Cost Limit - Locations: - Douglas Point Waste Facility (DPWF) at Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, Bruce County, Ontario - Gentilly-1 Waste Facility (G1WF) at Gentilly Complex, Bécancour, Quebec - Contracting office at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd., Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a professional engineering services opportunity.
Description
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL) is soliciting pre-qualification submissions from qualified organizations to serve as the Independent Engineering Oversight Contractor for the Douglas Point and Gentilly-1 projects. The procurement process involves a two-part approach: first, a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) to establish a pool of qualified proponents, followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a preferred contractor. The scope includes providing engineering oversight services, ensuring compliance with quality assurance, safety, and regulatory requirements, and supporting design reviews and project controls. The contract will be a Time & Material Contract with an Approved Cost Limit. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on April 23, 2026, and a submission deadline of May 1, 2026.