Environment and Protected Areas - Operation and Maintenance of Snow Survey and Meteorological Stations in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region 2026 Tender
Environment and Protected Areas
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This is a contract notice published by a government body covering services. Delivery covers Canada (NORTH-AMERICA). It is classified under Water, Climate Adaptation and Engineering and Infrastructure against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.
This tender procures operation and maintenance of snow survey and meteorological monitoring stations across the Athabasca Oil Sands Region to support long-term climate and hydrological data collection for watershed management. Bidders should have expertise in field instrumentation, data collection protocols, station maintenance, and environmental monitoring in remote/harsh climates.
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About this tender
Under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program (OSMP), the Oil Sands Monitoring Branch of Alberta's Environment and Protected Areas conducts in-situ snow surveys and meteorological monitoring in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. This procurement covers the operation and maintenance of those snow survey and meteorological stations. The long-term snow and meteorological data support characterization of climatic conditions in the lower Athabasca watershed. They also help explain natural variability and trends that affect surface water availability. The notice states that surface water quantity data support total loading estimates (sediment and water quality), navigation support on the Athabasca mainstem, interpretation of water quality and aquatic ecosystem monitoring, and development of environmental base flows for aquatic protection. The notice does not specify individual deliverables, service levels, or contract duration beyond the general scope above. It refers to the description for contract duration, and that description does not state one. The full solicitation documents are on a third-party site.
Key requirements
- ✓Operation and maintenance of snow survey stations in Athabasca Oil Sands Region
- ✓Meteorological monitoring and long-term data collection
- ✓Support for watershed characterization and surface water availability assessment
- ✓Data quality and continuity for hydrological and environmental management applications
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