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26-0443 - Food Recovery Network

Issued by Metro Vancouver · via bids&tenders — Canadian municipal & public-sector bid opportunities

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Published
24 Sept 2026
Closes
22 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
Reference
26-0443
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Sector
IT & Telecom
Type
services

Details

The Corporation Consulting Services to develop a Food Recovery Network, supported by a technology platform, that can also collaborate and capture information from other food recovery initiatives already in place or under development in Metro Vancouver Regional District and neighboring regions. The purpose is to divert surplus food to the highest value end-use, create secondary markets and reduce avoidable food waste. The successful proponent(s) must have web/software development capabilities and expertise with successfully operating food recovery networks, preferably gained through local experience as detailed in Section 00 24 10 Scope of Services.

Buyer: Metro Vancouver

Bid number: 26-0443

Bid classification: Services

Bid type: RFP

Duration (months): 60

Question deadline: Thu Oct 15, 2026 2:00:00 PM (PDT)

Submission type: Online Submissions Only

Public opening: No

Categories: Information Technology; Services; Computer Software

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Context for bidders

We hold 22 notices from Metro Vancouver, going back to December 2025 — 22 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Construction & Infrastructure and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 138 open IT & Telecom tenders in Canada. This one closes in 24 days.

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