Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WS5564483014
Vessel Charter Services for DND Sea Transportation
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
WS5564483014
NAICS
483114
This opportunity is for businesses to provide vessel charter services for the Department of National Defence (DND), supported by the Port Operations and Emergency Services Branch (POESB) Esquimalt. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND) - Port Operations and Emergency Services Branch (POESB) Esquimalt - Managed by Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - Service Requested: - Charter of a vessel for sea transportation - Route: Ranch Point B Jetty floats at Nanoose Bay to Winchelsea Island (approx. 18 km / 10 Nautical Miles) - Capacity: Up to 12 passengers plus materials - Service must be reliable, safe, and punctual - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based requirement - Classification: UNSPSC code 78111700 (passenger marine transportation) - Notable Requirements: - Ability to safely and punctually transport both passengers and materials over the specified route - Open competitive bidding process
Description
The Port Operations and Emergency Services Branch (POESB) Esquimalt, supporting the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR), is seeking offers for reliable, safe, and punctual sea transportation services. The contract involves transporting up to 12 passengers and materials from Ranch Point B Jetty floats at Nanoose Bay to Winchelsea Island, a distance of approximately 18 km (10 Nautical Miles). The procurement is conducted through a competitive open bidding process and is available in English and French. The contract is under the Department of National Defence and Department of Public Works and Government Services.