# CanadaBuys #043849

Manitoba Hydro seeks horizontal directional drilling fluids and additives

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 043849
**NAICS:** 423840

Manitoba Hydro is seeking drilling fluids and additives for horizontal directional drilling.
- Buyer: Manitoba Hydro; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- Requested products:
  - Drilling fluids for horizontal directional drilling; quantity and part number not specified.
  - Drilling additives for horizontal directional drilling; quantity and part number not specified.
- OEMs and vendors: No OEM or vendor is named in the available information.
- Requirements: The products are intended for horizontal directional drilling. No specific product models, technical specifications, or quantities are provided.
- Period of performance: Estimated 36 months; specific start and end dates and any option periods are not specified.

### Description

Manitoba Hydro intends to award a contract for drilling fluids and additives for horizontal directional drilling to a pre-identified vendor. Other vendors may submit a statement of capabilities by the closing date; if none meets the ACAN requirements, Manitoba Hydro may proceed with the award to the pre-identified vendor. The estimated contract duration is 36 months, with a proposed start date of December 1, 2026. Bidding and documents are available through MERX, where fees may apply.

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