Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W0117-270036
Ice Rink Rental Services for 17 Wing Winnipeg Military Hockey Programs
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
W0117-270036
NAICS
713940
This opportunity is for the provision of ice rink rental services to support military hockey programs at 17 Wing Winnipeg, Department of National Defence, Canada. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), 17 Wing Winnipeg Mission Support Squadron - Contact: Jacqueline Dalke, Supervisor, Materiel Acquisition and Support Specialist - Products/Services Requested: - Ice rink rental for various hockey activities, including: - Recreational hockey league (21 sessions per year) - Men's hockey practices (18 sessions per year) - Women's hockey practices (18 sessions per year) - Friday pickup hockey (24 sessions per year) - Can-West Regional Hockey Championship tournament (34 hours annually) - Facility requirements: - Two plexi-glass protected hockey rinks - Wheelchair accessibility - Dressing rooms, secured equipment storage, and on-site parking - Facility must be within 15 km of 17 Wing Winnipeg - Optional amenities: food/beverage service, pro-shop, trainers room - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian trade agreements and carbon neutrality initiatives - Open to Canadian and eligible partner country suppliers - Proposals accepted in English or French - Selection based on lowest price - No specific OEMs or brands are named; the procurement is for facility rental, not equipment purchase.
Description
The Department of National Defence requires the provision of ice time for various hockey programs from September 2026 until March 2029. The contract includes approximately 16 hours weekly of regularly scheduled programming and one 6-day tournament to be scheduled between January and March annually. The contract duration is estimated to be 31 months starting from September 1, 2026. The procurement strategy is based on the lowest or lower bid, and documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.