Wednesday, 01 September 2010 00:00

Procurement Opportunities

Alberta manufacturers and businesses in the metal fabrication sector may find some very interesting opportunities offered through public and private procurement requirements. A number of these websites are open for business and one needs to check on an ongoing basis for new contract offers. Procurement is a multi-million dollar market opportunity and increasing each year.

Alberta Purchasing Connection

The Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) is an easy to use tool that lets public and private sector users manage, advertise, distribute, and download public purchasing opportunities for goods, services, and construction in Alberta. With APC, purchasers advertise opportunities for tender and vendors find opportunities to sell their products or services. You need to get registered and then you can search for business opportunities.
Website: www.purchasingconnection.ca

BC BID

BC BID is an electronic means to allow firms to respond to public sector needs for goods and services. For an annual fee of $100, you can also create your own custom commodity profile and receive matching notices automatically by e-mail. You need to get registered and then you can search for opportunities. Website: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca

One of the pages in BC Bid provides a list of 16 other electronic pages for construction related procurement sites:
Websites: http://pss.gov.bc.ca/psb/constructweb.html

Construction Association Network (CANet)

Buyers of construction services want their projects seen by as many contractors as possible. They want a reliable service managed by individuals who truly understand the bidding process.

Website: www.canet.cc

Coolnet Alberta

Coolnet Alberta is a source for construction related project bids and upcoming work.

Website: www.infinitesource.ca/spr/sites/abca.htm

MERX

Billions of dollars in public-sector business opportunities are tendered annually through the MERX Canadian Public Tenders service, from goods and services representing hundreds of dollars to multi-million dollar contracts. As a supplier to the government, you can use MERX Canadian Public Tenders to connect to buyers in the federal, provincial and MASH sectors to get the information you need to bid on Canadian public-sector contracts.

MERX Canadian Public Tenders can help you to expand your business by offering access to potentially thousands of opportunities with government departments and agencies that you may not have considered as potential clients. MERX Canadian Public Tenders provides a fast, simple and central location for you to view opportunities and order only the tender documents pertinent to your business. You can search for business opportunities and there is a registration process.
Website: www.merx.com

Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Services

This service provides all suppliers with free access to procurement opportunities handled by the Purchasing Branch of the government. By simply accessing SaskTenders, suppliers will have up-to-date information on competitions that are being conducted as well as the ability to download the competition document.
Website: www.sasktenders.ca

ShutDown Canada

Shut Down Canada is a source of business information on well shutdowns.

Website: www.shutdownscanada.com

International and Domestic Government Procurement Sites

Upcoming Alberta Trade Shows and Conferences

Trade shows and conferences are a great place to make connections, learn and develop new business. Companies looking for partners often use them as a guage to see who's serious in the market. Please see our Calendar page for key upcoming trade shows and conferences.

Click here for the events calendar.