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University of Calgary - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Virtual Fencing and Livestock Monitoring Solution

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AB-2026-06674International

Response Deadline10/12/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The University of Calgary is seeking a virtual fencing and livestock management solution for W.A. Ranches to support both operational needs and research activities. The required system must provide reliable virtual containment, precise boundary placement, dependable connectivity in remote areas, and access to critical operational and research data, along with comprehensive implementation support. Based on a market review, the University has identified Halter as the sole supplier capable of meeting all mandatory technical, operational, and animal-management requirements. This procurement process, identified by solicitation number AB-2026-06674, is being managed by the University of Calgary with a response deadline of October 12, 2026.

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University of Calgary selects Halter for virtual fencing and livestock management at W.A. Ranches.

Agency

University of Calgary

NAICS

115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production

Place of Performance

Calgary, AB, CAN

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedOct 5

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Response DeadlineOct 12

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10/12/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyUniversity of Calgary

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Organization / AgencyUniversity of Calgary

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Francis BrosnanSenior Procurement Specialist

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The University of Calgary intends to award a contract for the supply of a virtual fencing and livestock management solution for use at W.A. Ranches. The requested solution is required to support both ranch operations and related research activities. The University requires a solution capable of providing reliable virtual containment and livestock guidance, precise virtual boundary placement, dependable connectivity across remote grazing areas, access to operational and research data, and implementation support appropriate for ranch deployment. Based on the requesting unit’s market review, the University has identified Halter as the only known supplier currently able to meet the complete combination of mandatory operational, technical, connectivity, research, implementation, and animal-management requirements for this procurement.

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