Bids, Tenders and Procurement

The City of Port Colborne purchases goods, services, and construction services in accordance with its Procurement Policy, applicable legislation, and trade agreements.

Our goal is to achieve best value for taxpayers through a fair, transparent, accountable, and competitive procurement process.

Suppliers can use the resources below to find bidding opportunities, register on the City’s electronic bidding platform, and learn about the City’s procurement requirements.

Procurement Opportunities

The City of Port Colborne uses the bids&tenders™, platform to advertise procurement opportunities and accept electronic bid submissions. Suppliers can use the platform to:

  • Search current bidding opportunities.
  • View bid documents free of charge.
  • Register and subscribe to submit bids and receive notifications of new opportunities.
  • Review applicable bid submission instructions, plan taker lists, and contract award information.

View Current Bid Opportunities

The City’s procurement process supports fair and open competition and complies with applicable trade agreements, including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Supplier Support & FAQs 

Cooperative Purchasing and Buying Groups

The City participates in cooperative purchasing arrangements with other public-sector organizations and buying groups where appropriate. These arrangements can improve purchasing efficiency, leverage collective buying power, and achieve value for money.

The City intends to participate in procurements through one or more of the following organizations, in accordance with its Procurement Policy and applicable requirements.  These arrangements may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Visit the organizations’ websites for information about their procurement opportunities and bid notices.

Policies, Documents & Resources