Opportunity brief
ClosedElectrical Services, AAFC, Swift Current Research and Development Centre
Reissue of Solicitation of Offers. This solicitation of offers cancels and supersedes previous solicitation of offers number WSC-2627-002 dated July 23, 2026 with a closing of September 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST. DESCRIPTION: The Department of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (AAFC), Swift Current Research and Development Centre at 1 Airport Road, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, requires a Contractor to provide Electrical Services on an “as and when required” basis. This bid solicitation is to establish a contract with task authorizations (TA) for the delivery of the requirements detailed in the bid solicitation to AAFC, Swift Current. The contract period will be for one year from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. Security Requirements There are security requirements associated with this requirement. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by AAFC. Optional Site Visit It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. An optional site visit will be held at Swift Current Research and Development Centre at 1 Airport Road, Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, October 14 2026, beginning at 10:30 am, at Gate 3, front of main building. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers (if subject to any international trade agreement(s) and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner. Mandatory Technical Requirements Bids will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement of the bid solicitation including the technical and financial evaluation criteria. Basis of selection: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. SOLICITATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AAFC AT: This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 4 entitled Offer Submission of the bid solicitation, for further information. Refer to the attached solicitation documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. PROCURING OFFICE: Melissa Smith, Procurement Specialist Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Western Service Centre 300 – 2010 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0M3 Telephone: 306-515-4796 E-mail address: melissa.smith3@agr.gc.ca AAFC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in AAFC procurement activities as outlined in this solicitation. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/solicitation-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. Indigenous Procurement The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.
- Mining, Energy & Industrial
- Public sector
- Canada

- Buyer / issuer
- Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC)
- Sector
- Mining, Energy & Industrial
- Country / region
- SK, Canada
- Public or private
- Public sector
- Closing date
- 03 Nov 2026, 14:00 SAST
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- Submission method
- As per the notice on CanadaBuys
- Tender number
- WSC-2627-135
- Status
- Closed
Scope summary
Reissue of Solicitation of Offers. This solicitation of offers cancels and supersedes previous solicitation of offers number WSC-2627-002 dated July 23, 2026 with a closing of September 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST. DESCRIPTION: The Department of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (AAFC), Swift Current Research and Development Centre at 1 Airport Road, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, requires a Contractor to provide Electrical Services on an “as and when required” basis. This bid solicitation is to establish a contract with task authorizations (TA) for the delivery of the requirements detailed in the bid solicitation to AAFC, Swift Current. The contract period will be for one year from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. Security Requirements There are security requirements associated with this requirement. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by AAFC. Optional Site Visit It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. An optional site visit will be held at Swift Current Research and Development Centre at 1 Airport Road, Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, October 14 2026, beginning at 10:30 am, at Gate 3, front of main building. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers (if subject to any international trade agreement(s) and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner. Mandatory Technical Requirements Bids will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement of the bid solicitation including the technical and financial evaluation criteria. Basis of selection: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. SOLICITATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AAFC AT: This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 4 entitled Offer Submission of the bid solicitation, for further information. Refer to the attached solicitation documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. PROCURING OFFICE: Melissa Smith, Procurement Specialist Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Western Service Centre 300 – 2010 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0M3 Telephone: 306-515-4796 E-mail address: melissa.smith3@agr.gc.ca AAFC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in AAFC procurement activities as outlined in this solicitation. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/solicitation-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. Indigenous Procurement The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.
Category: SRV
Key requirements
- Procurement method: Competitive - Open bidding
- Briefing session: Not captured. Check the original notice before relying on this.
- Eligibility and evaluation: set out in the tender documents. Check mandatory returnables, registrations and scoring before you commit.
Required documents
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Important dates
- Published
- 01 Oct 2026
- First seen by Atlas
- 03 Oct 2026
- Briefing session
- Not captured. Check the original notice before relying on this.
- Submission deadline
- 03 Nov 2026, 14:00 SAST
Commercial snapshot
- Estimated value
- Not stated in the notice
- Contract type
- Competitive - Open bidding
- Category
- SRV
- Source
- CanadaBuys
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