Opportunity
CanadaBuys #5000097770
NRCan crude oil inventory and pipeline-flow monitoring services
Posted
November 05, 2026
Respond By
November 20, 2026
Identifier
5000097770
NAICS
541990, 541360
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking crude oil inventory and pipeline-flow intelligence for departmental analysis and energy-supply monitoring. - Government buyer: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Department of Natural Resources; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Named supplier: Wood Mackenzie Inc. is the pre-identified supplier in the notice. - Services requested: - Weekly crude oil inventory reports for tank farms and underground caverns in Edmonton, Heartland, Hardisty, and Kerrobert. - Daily and historical pipeline-flow data, plus online access to near-real-time data for flows within Canada and exports to the United States. - Data updates at least every 30 minutes and early warnings of pipeline interruptions and shutdowns. - Notable requirements: Suppliers must demonstrate at least 10 years of relevant experience, including crude oil inventory monitoring, aerial visual imagery and infrared thermography, pipeline-flow measurement, and EMF monitoring and TankFlow inventory-balancing technologies. Appropriate qualifications are required, including professional engineers and qualified aircraft pilots. - No physical products, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Estimated value: USD $357,497, including options. The period of performance is five years.
Description
Natural Resources Canada requires crude oil inventory and pipeline flow monitoring services to support departmental analysis and energy supply monitoring. The work includes monitoring crude oil storage in the Edmonton, Heartland, Hardisty, and Kerrobert areas and providing weekly inventory reports. The supplier will also provide daily and historical pipeline flow data, online access to near-real-time data updated at least every 30 minutes, and early warnings of interruptions or shutdowns. The ACAN identifies Wood Mackenzie Inc. as the pre-identified supplier; the proposed five-year contract is estimated at USD $357,497, including options.