Federal tender seeks engineering proposals for Pangnirtung harbour improvements by Oct. 30
Public Services and Procurement Canada is seeking an engineering firm to plan and oversee improvements at Pangnirtung’s small-craft harbour. The request for proposals includes replacing floating wharves, improving the launch ramp and dredging the entrance channel and mooring basin. Proposals close Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. This is a tender for professional services, not a construction contract or a decision that the work will proceed.
What happened
A federal request for proposals, solicitation WS5897107045, is open for civil-engineering services for Pangnirtung harbour improvements. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Small Craft Harbours program is seeking a prime consultant with Arctic marine-infrastructure and small-craft-harbour experience, supported by a multidisciplinary team of subconsultants. The CanadaBuys listing is marked amended as of Sept. 29, 2026. Source↗
Why it matters
The proposed work is intended to support safer access to the harbour for commercial fishing, local harvesting and marine travel. The notice identifies three possible improvement areas: floating wharves, the harbour launch ramp, and dredging of the entrance channel and mooring basin. It creates a current opportunity for qualified engineering firms, but does not yet identify a contractor, project budget, construction schedule or final approval to build.
What happens next
Interested firms must submit proposals by 2 p.m. EDT on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Public Services and Procurement Canada will evaluate submissions under a competitive open-bidding process. Any later contract award, detailed design or construction procurement would be a separate step.
Important details
Solicitation number: WS5897107045. Reference: WS5897107045-Doc5909988366. Buyer: Public Services and Procurement Canada, for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Small Craft Harbours. Notice type: request for proposals. Delivery location: Nunavut. Closing date: Oct. 30, 2026, 2 p.m. EDT. Status: CanadaBuys lists the notice as amended Sept. 29, 2026. The notice says late submissions will not be accepted.
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