Opportunity

CanadaBuys #30007134

Commercial Diving Inspections for Offshore Navigation Assets in Ontario

Posted

August 31, 2026

Respond By

September 15, 2026

Identifier

30007134

NAICS

541620

This opportunity is issued by the Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Coast Guard, Central Region, Great Lakes Sector, seeking commercial diving contractors for offshore navigation asset inspections. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND) - Canadian Coast Guard, Central Region, Great Lakes Sector - National Defence Headquarters (Carling Campus) - Scope of Work: - Inspection of thirteen (13) offshore aids to navigation piers in Ontario - Underwater inspections, including photographic and video documentation - Detailed inspection reports with measurements for each asset - Mobilization and demobilization of personnel and equipment - Requirements: - Dive team must include at least four certified personnel, including a supervisor/lead diver - Contractor must provide all necessary vessels and certified commercial diving equipment - Compliance with applicable safety and diving standards - Deliverables: individual inspection reports per site, submitted by January 31, 2027 - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to qualified commercial diving contractors - Notable future requirement: potential greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and participation in climate initiatives - Contract is fixed-price, competitive, and open bidding - Contract duration: from award date to January 31, 2027 (approx. four months for performance) - No specific products or part numbers; focus is on professional services - Estimated contract value: mid five-figure to low six-figure range, based on scope and industry norms

Description

Canada is seeking offers from qualified commercial diving contractors to inspect thirteen offshore aids to navigation assets. The contractor will produce photographic and video documented assessments and reports to support safety, compliance, maintenance planning, and capital prioritization for the Canadian Coast Guard through the Department of National Defence. The contract duration is approximately four months, starting around September 30, 2026. This procurement is conducted through a competitive open bidding process.

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