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Ice Carving service for the sponsors and Program of Canadian Heritage's Winterlude Program.
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SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: ICE CARVING SERVICE FOR WINTERLUDE PROGRAM
PURPOSE & SCOPE:
The Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) is procuring ice carving services to design, create, deliver, and animate the ice sculpture program for the Winterlude festival, which takes place annually in February in Canada’s capital region (Ottawa-Gatineau). The objectives include the creation of approximately 11 ice sculptures for the program and up to 20 sponsors, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and event timelines. The contract is expected to run from the award date until September 30, 2026, with the option for two additional one-year extensions.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Key Technical Capabilities:
- Experience in ice sculpture design and creation.
- Ability to deliver and install sculptures safely.
- Provided sculptures must be suitable for public display during a festival.
- Deliverables:
- Approximately 11 sculptures and an additional sculpture as needed.
- Timely transportation and installation within the NCR.
- Performance Standards: Must comply with timelines and quality expectations set by PCH.
This summary provides a structured view of the ice carving service opportunity for potential bidders, highlighting the essential criteria to align with the Department of Canadian Heritage’s requirements.
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Since 1979, Winterlude has been held every February in Canada's capital region (Ottawa-Gatineau). The Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) is seeking an ice carving service provider to design, create, deliver, and animate the ice sculpture program as part of activities related to sponsors and the Winterlude program. Confederation Park serves as a central Winterlude site in downtown Ottawa, where visitors can enjoy ice sculptures, food vendors, and other programming throughout the festival. Objectives - Create ice sculptures according to the needs of the Program and up to 20 sponsors of Winterlude. - Provide consulting, delivery, installation, as per Program's expectations, which include adherence to artist quality, safety, and event timelines established by PCH.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
Services
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Regions of Opportunity
Canada
Regions of Delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Reference Number
cb-870-3328072
Amendment Number
001
Contracting Entity
Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Contact Name
Marc-André Valin
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+10000000000
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Gatineau
Organization Province / State
Québec
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
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