Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BC227220
Update to Economic Contribution of Oceans Sector in Coastal BC Study
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
BC227220
NAICS
541690
The Government of British Columbia's Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is seeking a contractor to update its 2021 Economic Contribution of the Oceans Sector in Coastal BC report. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS), Government of British Columbia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Service: Update the 2021 study on the economic contribution of ocean sectors in Coastal BC - Review and update value chain descriptions for ocean-related industries - Recommend additions or revisions to value chains - Assess new sub-sectors for inclusion - Compile relevant data and update economic contribution analysis and multipliers - Deliver updated value chain documentation, revised economic estimates, and draft/final reports for public release - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide updated economic analysis suitable for public dissemination - Inclusion of new sub-sectors and recommendations for value chain improvements - Deliverables include both draft and final reports - No products are being procured; this is a service-focused opportunity - Place of Performance: - Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Government of British Columbia - Contract Duration: - Approximately ten months, from May 2026 to February 2027
Description
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) is seeking a qualified contractor to update the 2021 study on the Economic Contribution of the Oceans Sector in Coastal BC. The updated study will provide new economic estimates reflecting recent data to support provincial decision-making and collaborative work with federal and First Nations partners. The contractor will review and update value chain descriptions, assess new sub-sectors, compile data, and update economic contribution analyses. The contract duration is approximately 10 months, starting May 2026 and ending February 2027.