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The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels project will acquire nine (9) Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet — five (5) for Fisheries Conservation and Protection (C&P) duties and four (4) for Maritime Security duties. This project serves two purposes: 1) Fleet Renewal — the acquisition of C&P patrol vessels represents the first step in modernization of the CCG fleet and will ensure the integrity of the fishery monitoring program and will provide the capacity for DFO to support the strategic role in fisheries enforcement; 2) Maritime Security — the acquisition of MSPV for Maritime Security will allow CCG, in conjunction with the RCMP, to respond to the Government's commitment to enhance the security of the nation's coasts and waterways.
The MSPV Project is currently in the Implementation phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; RCMP; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Public Safety Canada; Department of National Defence. |
Prime Contractor | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. |
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Major Subcontractor(s) | International Contract Engineering, Damen, Lloyd's Register, MTU. |
Major Milestones | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | August 2005 |
Effective Project Approval (EPA) | June 2006 |
1st Request for Proposal (RFP) (cancelled) | July 2007 |
Amended Effective Project Approval — to include 4 additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 | December 2007 |
2nd RFP issued (cancelled) | August 2008 |
3rd RFP issued | March 2009 |
Contract Awarded | August 2009 |
First Vessel Delivery | Fall 2011 |
Final vessel delivery for MSPV | 2013 |
An RFP for MSPV detailed design and construction was issued on November 8, 2006. Federal Budget 2007 approved funding for 4 additional vessels for Conservation and Protection, for a total of 12 vessels. A review of the four submissions received in response to the RFP revealed that the understanding between bidders and the Crown concerning bid evaluation requirements was insufficient to allow the process to proceed. This initial solicitation was cancelled in July 2007.
The second RFP was issued in December 2007. Bids received in response to the second RFP exceeded the anticipated costs. As no additional funding could be made available, this second RFP was also cancelled.
A 3rd RFP was issued on March 31, 2009 and closed on June 5, 2009. Following a review of the bids, the contract was awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. on August 13, 2009. During 2009-10, the MSPV design was finalized and production planning commenced. The first vessel will be delivered in Fall 2011 and the final vessel in 2013.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. The RFP requires overall Industrial Benefits equal to 100% of contract value. Regional allocation of industrial benefits is monitored by Industry Canada.
Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2010 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Future Years' Requirements |
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227.0 | 24.3 | 44.3 | 158.4 |
The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) project will acquire three (3) OFSV for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet. The OFSV will replace three (3) ageing Coast Guard ships on the East and West Coasts of Canada that provide a platform from which critical scientific research and ecosystem-based management can be performed.
The OFSV Project is currently in the definition and design phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Subcontractor(s) | n/a at this time |
Major Milestones | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | October 2005 |
First Amended PPA | November 2006 |
Second Amended PPA | June 2009 |
Effective Project Approval (EPA) and Authority to Contract | Fall 2010 |
Contract Award | Spring 2011 |
First Vessel Delivery | 2013 |
Delivery of last OFSV | 2014 |
Federal Budget 2005 allocated funding for two Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV). Subsequently, Budget 2007 announced additional funding for one additional vessel, for a total of three OFSV.
In 2008, it was determined that the initial OFSV design exceeded the allocated budget. The OFSV project sought a second amendment to the PPA in order to conduct a "design to cost" exercise and develop a cost effective design so as to obtain Effective Project Approval (EPA).
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2010 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Future Years' Requirements |
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244.0 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 235.1 |
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) project will acquire a replacement vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard's largest science vessel — CCGS Hudson. This vessel was built in 1963 and its replacement is critical to fulfillment of the Department's science mandate as well as mandates of other government departments and agencies. The vessel currently operates on the East Coast of Canada.
The OOSV Project is currently in the definition and design phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Environment Canada; Natural Resources Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Subcontractor(s) | n/a at this time |
Major Milestones | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval | July 2008 |
Amended Preliminary Project Approval | June 2009 |
Design Contract Award | Winter 2010 |
Effective Project Approval and Contract Award Authority | Spring 2011 |
Delivery of Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel | 2013 |
Federal Budget 2007 allocated funding for the replacement of the CCGS Hudson with a new Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV). The OOSV project is currently preparing for detailed design phase.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2010 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Future Years' Requirements |
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144.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 139.3 |
The Polar Icebreaker project will replace the Coast Guard's largest, most capable heavy Arctic icebreaker, the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. The new polar icebreaker will help to strengthen Arctic sovereignty and will be able to operate in the Arctic in more severe weather conditions and for a longer period of time — 3 seasons instead of the current 2 seasons.
The Polar Icebreaker Project is currently in the project definition phase and vessel concept development work in ongoing in preparation for the detailed design work to follow.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Environment Canada; National Defence. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Subcontractor(s) | n/a at this time |
Major Milestones | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval | June 2009 |
Effective Project Approval — Target Date | Summer 2013 |
Contract Award (Construction) | Fall 2013 |
Vessel Delivery | 2017 |
Federal Budget 2008 allocated funding for the replacement of the Canadian Coast Guard's largest, most capable heavy Arctic icebreaker, the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. Following preliminary Project Approval in 2009, project activities have included completion of the mission profile, broad stakeholder engagement and validation of operational requirements.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2010 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Future Years' Requirements |
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800.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 784.2 |