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Program for the Rescue of Entangled Marine Animals in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Gulf, Quebec and Maritimes regions.Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) - *New Brunswick
*Quebec (except NCR)
*Canada
*Nova Scotia
*Prince Edward Island, *New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to maintain a ready response team for rescuing and releasing marine animals—such as large whales and small cetaceans—that become entangled in commercial fishing gear or other lines. The contractor would coordinate with the Campobello Whale Rescue Team when requested by DFO.
The work is expected to run from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2031, covering New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec outside the National Capital Region. The notice lists the tender as open and gives a closing date of September 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.; the applicable time zone should be confirmed in the official documents.
This opportunity appears potentially relevant to organizations with marine-animal disentanglement or rescue experience, trained personnel and equipment, regional response capability, and the ability to operate safely around fishing vessels and marine conditions. The contractor must only conduct operations when conditions are considered safe, continuously monitor weather and environmental risks, and comply with required permits, authorizations, licences, DFO liaison procedures, and other applicable protocols, including potential Species at Risk Act requirements.
Businesses should review the full Statement of Work, mandatory qualifications, equipment and staffing requirements, insurance, safety standards, submission instructions, and any security or licensing conditions before deciding whether to bid. The official tender notice and documents should be verified before submission: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/104499/30008103---acan--%28en.pdf. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and this summary does not confirm that any company qualifies.
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