# CanadaBuys #10253688

Canadian Heritage Equipment, Machinery, and Tool Rental for Major Events

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 10253688
**NAICS:** 532412, 532310, 532490

Canadian Heritage (PCH), through its Capital Experience Branch, is seeking Canadian suppliers for the rental of equipment, machinery, and tools to support major national events such as Canada Day, Winterlude, and Winter Lights Across Canada.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH), Capital Experience Branch
  - Contracting and Materiel Management, Financial Management Branch
  - Acquisition specialist: Stephanie Dupel
- Products Requested:
  - Lighting towers (4 x 1000W, diesel generator, 30 feet telescoping mast)
  - Portable spotlights (500W and 1000W)
  - Propane heaters (35,000 BTU infrared)
  - Pedestal fans (110V, 3 speed)
  - Aerial work platforms (vertical mast lifts, 20 and 40 feet)
  - Scissor lifts (49 feet working height)
  - Articulated boom lifts (34, 45, 60, 80 feet reach)
  - Straight mast telescopic boom lifts (45, 65, 85 feet reach)
  - Forklifts (rough terrain, telescopic, variable reach, 5,500 to 9,000 pounds capacity, fully enclosed cab)
  - Fork extensions (minimum 5 feet)
  - All-terrain vehicles (ATV/UTV/RTV, enclosed and open cab)
  - Utility trailers for ATVs
  - Skid steers (on tracks, forks and bucket, minimum 2,000 pounds capacity, enclosed cab with heating)
  - Scaffolding (frame, Baker-type, cross bars, decks, railings, posts, wagons)
  - Pallet trucks (jigger, 27-inch forks, 5,500 pounds capacity)
  - Material lifts (SL-12 and SL-18 or equivalent, 350 pounds capacity, 12-18 feet lift height)
  - Ladders (12 feet, 6 feet, fibreglass, Grade 1 or 1A)
  - Loading ramps (12 feet, minimum 1,200 pounds capacity)
- Services Requested:
  - 24/7 emergency service with response times under 4 hours for service calls and 60 minutes for emergencies
  - Occasional delivery and pick-up outside normal business hours, weekends, and statutory holidays
- Unique Requirements:
  - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible due to reciprocal procurement policies
  - Strict safety and insurance requirements
  - Equipment rental periods vary by event, typically 15-30 days
  - Multiple deliveries possible per event site
  - Up to two Standing Offers may be awarded
- No specific OEMs or brands are named; suppliers must provide equipment meeting detailed specifications.

### Description

Canadian Heritage (PCH) is seeking services for the rental of equipment, machinery, and tools to support major events such as Canada Day, Winterlude, and Winter Lights Across Canada. The contract involves providing these rentals on an as-and-when-required basis to support PCH's productions and operations. Up to two Standing Offers may be awarded from the award date to August 31, 2028, with possible extensions for two additional one-year periods. Offers will be evaluated based on mandatory technical criteria with the lowest evaluated price among responsive offers recommended. The contract duration is estimated at 22 months starting from October 22, 2026.

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