March 7, 2014
Ottawa Natural Resources Canada
The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the next step in the restructuring of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL): the launch of the process to qualify potential suppliers to manage and operate AECL’s Nuclear Laboratories, in the context of a Government-owned Contractor-operated (GoCo) model.
A Request for Response Evaluation (RFRE) has been posted on the Government Electronic Tendering Service inviting interested suppliers to demonstrate that they have the experience, expertise and financial capacity necessary to manage a nuclear organization as complex as AECL’s Nuclear Laboratories. Should they qualify, suppliers would then be able to engage in detailed consultations with the Government on this opportunity and, ultimately, to submit bids in response to a Request for Proposal.
The health, safety and security of Canadians and the environmental stewardship in all aspects of the nuclear industry remain priorities of the Government of Canada. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Canada’s independent nuclear regulator, will continue to regulate all parts of Canada’s nuclear industry, including the Nuclear Laboratories during and after the restructuring process.
Joe Oliver Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
Backgrounder on Restructuring of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/media-room/news-release/2014/15663
The Harper Government Announces New Direction for Nuclear Laboratories: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/media-room/news-release/2013/1773
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