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RFI for Helicopter Charter Services in the Nunavut Settlement Area

DDR - Services d’affrètement d’hélicoptères dans la région du Nunavut

Description

The Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) of Natural Resources Canada requires the services of helicopters, such as a Bell 206LR, or an AStar B2 or equivalent, to support its field operations in the Canadian Arctic, for the field season year 2026, beginning April 1 and up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods under the same conditions. In order to be considered equivalent, the proposed aircraft must meet or exceed the listed Aircraft Specifications. The base locations for the service are all within Nunavut: Pond Inlet, Resolute Bay, Iqaluit, Eureka. The main base of operations for the PCSP is Resolute Bay, Nunavut. PCSP Resolute controls all the flight operations that are conducted across all locations. We are seeking suppliers already registered on the IFR who are qualified to provide helicopter chartering services within Nunavut, as described in the Statement of Work, and who meet all mandatory technical requirements. This is not a bid solicitation. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is collecting responses to this Request for Information solely for information purposes. This RFI will not result in the award of any contract.

Quick Summary

Natural Resources Canada's Polar Continental Shelf Program is gathering information on helicopter charter services to support Arctic field operations in Nunavut for the 2026 field season and potentially up to four additional years. The main base is in Resolute Bay, with operations across several Nunavut locations. Public Services and Procurement Canada is conducting this Request for Information to identify qualified suppliers but will not award a contract through this process.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in helicopter charter services with experience operating in Nunavut and capable of meeting technical aircraft specifications should respond.

Helicopter CharterAviation ServicesArctic OperationsTransportation ServicesGovernment Field Support
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
WS5478000929-Doc5478156914
Solicitation Number
WS5478000929
Publication Date
Dec 12, 2025
Closing Date
Jan 9, 2026
Expected Start
Apr 1, 2026
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Notice Type
Request for Information

Classification

UNSPSC Code
78142001
UNSPSC Description
Rental of freight aircraft with operator

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage

Gatineau, Quebec

Contact

Kazda, Ashley (SPAC/PSPC)

ashley.kazda@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Regions of Delivery

Canada