W8472-225864 Dive Tender Replacement Project RFI

The Canadian Department of National Defence, with support from Public Services and Procurement Canada, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Dive Tender Replacement project. This initiative seeks industry input on potential solutions that meet the operational requirements for replacing the existing fleet of Granby and Sechelt-class dive support vessels used by the Royal Canadian Navy. The new vessels are intended to perform the full range of diving operations, supporting naval underwater tasks critical to both military operations and public safety. These replacement vessels are expected to align with the small vessel construction sector under Pillar 2 of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, and bidding restrictions may apply to certain shipyards already selected under Pillar 1. The RFI titled "W8472-225864 Dive Tender Replacement Project RFI" was posted on June 8, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026. The project falls under the federal government's procurement framework and is overseen by Public Services and Procurement Canada. The contracting authority for this solicitation is Nina Caldwell, who can be contacted for more information. The initiative aims to ensure that the future dive tenders resemble traditional diving support vessels with a crew capacity of 24, ensuring continuity and modernization of the Navy’s undersea operational capabilities.