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F1705-250548 - Phase 1- Mt. Helmcken Communication Tower

F1705-250548 - Phase 1- Tour de communication du Mont Helmcken

Description

Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a requirement for the construction of Mt. Helmcken Communication Tower . The work for this requirement includes the construction of a self-supported tower on a CCG communication site. The site work involves mobilizing and demobilizing all necessary resources, removing localized rock, and constructing a new 61-meter self-supported tower with its foundations, grounding systems, lightning protection, and waveguide bridge. It also includes connecting the new grounding system to the existing one and removing the old 58-meter guyed tower after the switchover. The work is to be completed on Mt. Helmcken which is a site located approximately 15 kilometres west-south west of Victoria, BC. Site coordinates are approximately 48° 24' 07.78" N, 123° 34' 21.84" W. All design work must be complete and approved prior to March 31, 2026. Completion of tower erection must be achieved no later than August 31, 2026. Completion of all work must be achieved no later than March 31, 2027.

Quick Summary

The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) is seeking construction services for a new 61-meter self-supported communication tower at Mt. Helmcken, near Victoria, BC. The project includes site preparation, tower erection, grounding and lightning protection systems, and removal of the old tower, with all design and construction phases to be completed by March 2027.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in communication tower construction and civil engineering with experience in remote site projects should bid.

communication tower constructioncivil engineeringfoundation worklightning protection systemssite preparationrock removal
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
WS5496297033-Doc5497304668
Solicitation Number
WS5496297033
Publication Date
Dec 24, 2025
Closing Date
Jan 13, 2026
Expected Start
Feb 10, 2026
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Notice Type
Invitation to Qualify

Classification

UNSPSC Code
72141118
UNSPSC Description
Telecommunication transmission tower construction service

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

Camara, Oulematou (SPAC/PSPC)

oulematou.camara@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Regions of Delivery

British Columbia; Canada