Technical Standards Database Subscription

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is seeking a subscription for a Technical Standards Database to provide its Regulatory Group—comprising engineers, scientists, and technical specialists—access to various codes and standards necessary for their work. The core objective is to ensure that CER can effectively verify compliance with statutes and regulations, respond to emergencies, and enforce applicable legislation. This access is crucial for the safe, secure, and environmentally responsible construction and operation of facilities by CER-regulated companies.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

Organization: Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Contact: Erin Ort
Email: [email protected]

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: May 15, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT
• Performance Period: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Bidders must provide a subscription to a Technical Standards Database that includes the latest digital editions of relevant codes and standards.
• Bids must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Submissions via other methods (in-person, courier) will not be accepted.
• Bidders must ensure that the total email size does not exceed 35 megabytes, including all attachments.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Bidders should demonstrate expertise in providing online database information retrieval services.
• Familiarity with the specific codes and standards applicable to the energy sector is essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• The contractor must ensure continuous access to the latest digital editions of the required codes and standards throughout the contract period.
• The subscription should facilitate compliance verification, emergency response, and enforcement of regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in providing similar database services to regulatory bodies or organizations in the energy sector may provide a competitive advantage.
• Preferred certifications or registrations relevant to database management and regulatory compliance may enhance a bidder's proposal.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for the Technical Standards Database Subscription, highlighting the essential information for potential bidders to assess their fit for this opportunity.