The Canadian Department of National Defence seeks tenders for a contract to supply cranes up to 75 US ton, with riggers and operators, on an ongoing basis. Deadline: 1 October 2007

Contact: Renata Elias, +1 (204) 983-1512, +1 (204) 983-7796 renata.elias@pwgsc.gc.ca

To rent various sized crane units (up to a 75 US ton crane) with an operator and rigger(s) on an “as and when” requested basis for the Department of National Defence, CFB Shilo Transportation Squadron, Shilo, Manitoba, for a period of one year from date of issuance of a standing offer agreement (anticipated to be November 1, 2007), with Canada retaining an irrevocable option to extend the SOA for a period of two additional consecutive one year periods.

The equipment must be available for use within 24 hours from time of call-up. The supplier will be required to deliver and pick-up equipment to and from DND, Shilo, Manitoba.