Canada Energy Regulator
1,445 contracts worth $188M ($187,703,570). 589 are non-competitive ($22.9M, 12.2% of the value of contracts that state a procedure). 48 were first published a year or more after award; 18 are flagged as with a former public servant.
By fiscal year
The lighter part of each bar is non-competitive (TN); the percentage is that share of the year's value. Shown from the first year in which most records state a procedure.
Largest vendors
Total value, number of contracts in grey.
- S.I. SYSTEMS$25.1M27
- MODIS CANADA INC$13.0M30
- MAXSYS STAFFING & CONSULTING INC.$11.8M20
- MICHAEL WAGER CONSULTING INC.$4.9M3
- MAPLESOFT GROUP$4.9M7
- VizworX Inc.$3.8M2
- MICROSOFT CANADA INC.$3.4M28
- MDOS CONSULTING INC.$3.4M6
- NISHA TECHNOLOGIES INC.$3.3M26
- MNP LLP$3.1M3
- NORTHERN MICRO INC.$3.0M7
- ALTIS RECRUITMENT & TECHNOLOGY INC.$2.7M22
- ERNST & YOUNG LLP$2.3M8
- GENESIS INTEGRATION INC.$2.2M5
- Q9 Networks Inc.$2.0M1
- Experis$2.0M2
- UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY$2.0M2
- ADVANCED CHIPPEWA TECHNOLOGIES INC.$1.9M9
- ExcelITR$1.9M1
- DELL CANADA INC.$1.7M10
- SYMBIOTIC GROUP INC$1.6M1
- MAPLESOFT CONSULTING INC.$1.5M6
- INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC$1.5M2
- QMR CONSULTING & PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$1.3M1
- Lawson Lundell LLP$1.3M2
Largest contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-07-09 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The Canada Energy Regulator requires a contractor to provide expertise and support in Information Technology development projects, including but limited to secure web-based applications. Work will be requested on an as a… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $3,675,000 |
| 2 | 2025-08-14 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The Canada Energy Regulator requires a contractor to provide expertise and support in Information Technology development projects, including but limited to secure web-based applications. Work will be requested on an as a… | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $3,675,000 |
| 3 | 2017-11-14 · Human resources management services This contract was competitively sourced Business Transformation Services | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $3,430,500 |
| 4 | 2018-09-06 · Information Technology services This contract was competitively sourced TBIPS Project Management Services | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,756,250 |
| 5 | 2022-03-09 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. Senior IT Project Manager and Senior IT Business Analyst | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,696,300 |
| 6 | 2018-11-29 · Information Technology services For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,541,000 |
| 7 | 2021-11-22 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. ProServices Project Manager Senior | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,250,000 |
| 8 | 2026-05-13 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants The requirement is to obtain "As and When Required" resource support under the Professional Services categories Senior Application/Software Architect, Senior Programmer/software developer, Intermediate Programmer/softwar… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,250,000 |
| 9 | 2023-08-01 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract was competitively sourced TSPS Project Managers and Technical Writers - Senior | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,131,200 |
| 10 | 2020-09-16 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants This contract was competitively sourced Service Desk Specialists | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $2,086,645 |
| 11 | 2016-03-31 · 0499 Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified This contract includes one or more amendments. AV equpipment | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,086,636 |
| 12 | Q9 Networks Inc. 2017-01-20 · Computer services (includes IT solutions/deliverables as well as IT managed services) This contract includes one or more amendments. IT Disaster Recovery Site | AC Advance Contract Award Notice Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $2,000,000 |
| 13 | 2017-02-24 · Information Management services For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,000,000 |
| 14 | 2016-09-19 · 0499 Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,000,000 |
| 15 | 2016-05-10 · 0499 Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $2,000,000 |
| 16 | VizworX Inc. 2020-03-03 · Data communications services This contract was competitively sourced Data Visualization computer coding and Development | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,999,998 |
| 17 | 2016-05-10 · 0499 Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,998,570 |
| 18 | 2016-10-25 · 2411 Payments to universities in aid of research This contract was sole-sourced. Data Visualization Research and Design | AC Advance Contract Award Notice Limited tendering reason: 21 Purchases made under exceptionally advantageous conditions | $1,974,021 |
| 19 | 2022-06-20 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,890,000 |
| 20 | 2019-05-30 · Information Technology services This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. TBIPS Project Management Services | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,875,000 |
| 21 | 2019-05-31 · Information Technology services This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. TBIPS Project Management Services | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,875,000 |
| 22 | VizworX Inc. 2016-09-12 · 0499 Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified This contract was competitively sourced Data Visualization Computer Coding and Development | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,796,810 |
| 23 | 2020-10-26 · Management consulting For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | OB Competitive – Open Bidding (GETS) | $1,732,500 |
| 24 | 2021-04-30 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. Project Management under TSPS SA | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $1,650,000 |
| 25 | 2026-03-10 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants For the provision of Help Desk Specialists to complement and support existing staff resources when required for the Service Desk. Help Desk Specialists | ST Competitive – Selective Tendering | $1,607,319 |
Largest non-competitive contracts
| # | Vendor and record text | Procedure and reason | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-02-14 · Computer equipment related to Production and Operations (P&O) environment - All servers, storage, printers, etc. (includes all related parts and peripherals) This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. Computer Servers | TN Non-Competitive | $997,386 |
| 2 | 2020-06-10 · Client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. Microsoft Software Update | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $913,458 |
| 3 | Genscape Inc 2021-03-09 · License/Maintenance fees for application software (including COTS) ADDM and application development and delivery software This contract was competitively sourced Genscape Subscription | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $550,113 |
| 4 | 2020-07-31 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract is a result of an ACAN (Advanced Contract Award Notice) Business Process Consultant Senior | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 21 Purchases made under exceptionally advantageous conditions | $404,250 |
| 5 | SABA Software (Canada) Inc. 2023-12-18 · R&M - Computer equipment related to production and operations (P&O) environment - All servers, storage, printers, etc. (includes all related parts and peripherals) This contract includes one or more amendments. Saba Performance Management Software | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $298,590 |
| 6 | 2023-03-09 · Rental of machinery, office furniture and fixtures and other equipment This contract was omitted from a previous public disclosure. Lease for a colour production printer | TN Non-Competitive | $265,208 |
| 7 | Welund Intelligence Platform Subsription 2017-02-06 · Electronic subscriptions and electronic publications This contract was sole-sourced. Subscription | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 85 Low dollar-value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $261,186 |
| 8 | Argus Media Inc 2024-03-13 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract was sole-sourced. License Subscriptions | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $244,170 |
| 9 | SABA Inc 2020-03-31 · License/Maintenance fees for application software (including COTS) ADDM and application development and delivery software This contract was sole-sourced. Performance management software maintenance | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $231,511 |
| 10 | 2026-01-30 · License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) Tableau Creator Subscription | TN Non-Competitive | $206,525 |
| 11 | 2024-12-17 · Computer equipment related to Production and Operations (P&O) environment - All servers, storage, printers, etc. (includes all related parts and peripherals) Dell Laptops | TN Non-Competitive | $198,950 |
| 12 | 2019-03-21 · Information Technology services This contract was sole-sourced. Tableau Server, Web Client Interactor License and support | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 87 Government objectives representing best interests/value (discontinued as of 2022-01-01) | $196,484 |
| 13 | 2023-01-11 · Image/Video communications software-Purchase (includes telepresence/video conferencing software) This contract was sole-sourced. Tableau Software - Core plus Data Management | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $194,169 |
| 14 | Fute Media Inc 2024-02-14 · License/Maintenance fees for client software related to Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) This contract was sole-sourced. Translation Workflow Management Software | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $171,819 |
| 15 | Stokes Economic Consulting Inc 2025-06-11 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified To procure macroeconomic projections for Energy Futures scenario analysis, as a key input for the CER’s energy models that create its supply and demand projections. Macroeconomic projections | TN Non-Competitive Limited tendering reason: 71 Exclusive rights | $141,999 |
Largest growth since award
| # | Vendor and record text | Original | Now | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017-11-14 · Human resources management services This contract was competitively sourced Business Transformation Services | $210,000 | $3,430,500 | +$3,220,500 |
| 2 | 2018-09-06 · Information Technology services This contract was competitively sourced TBIPS Project Management Services | $472,500 | $2,756,250 | +$2,283,750 |
| 3 | Q9 Networks Inc. 2017-01-20 · Computer services (includes IT solutions/deliverables as well as IT managed services) This contract includes one or more amendments. IT Disaster Recovery Site | $232,733 | $2,000,000 | +$1,767,268 |
| 4 | 2020-09-16 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants This contract was competitively sourced Service Desk Specialists | $325,218 | $2,086,645 | +$1,761,428 |
| 5 | 2016-05-10 · 0499 Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | $270,291 | $2,000,000 | +$1,729,709 |
| 6 | 2022-03-09 · Information technology and telecommunications consultants This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. Senior IT Project Manager and Senior IT Business Analyst | $997,500 | $2,696,300 | +$1,698,800 |
| 7 | 2021-11-22 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract is a call-up against a Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement tool. ProServices Project Manager Senior | $630,000 | $2,250,000 | +$1,620,000 |
| 8 | 2023-08-01 · Other professional services not elsewhere specified This contract was competitively sourced TSPS Project Managers and Technical Writers - Senior | $660,000 | $2,131,200 | +$1,471,200 |
| 9 | 2016-05-10 · 0499 Other Professional Services not Elsewhere Specified For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | $555,660 | $1,998,570 | +$1,442,910 |
| 10 | 2018-11-29 · Information Technology services For a contract with task authorizations, the realized amount of the contract is contingent on the number of task authorizations issued and may be less than the amount proactively disclosed, dependent on the operational r… | $1,100,000 | $2,541,000 | +$1,441,000 |