Standing offer: Propane—Atlantic region

Goods and Services Identification Number (GSIN): N6830

Regional Master Standing Offer—Atlantic region

Procurement officer

Nicole Hoskins
709-725-7494
nicole.hoskins@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

What do we buy

This procurement tool is used for the supply and delivery of liquefied petroleum gas (propane in bulk and filled cylinders), as well as the rental of propane cylinders and tanks. Its use is available to various government departments in the province of Nova Scotia, on an as and when requested basis. The term is for three years, with the option to extend for an additional one year period.

How do we buy

• The Regional Master Standing Offer (RMSO) is advertised competitively
• The intention is to issue one standing offer (SO) to the successful bidder
• Client departments can issue call-ups up to $40K
• The most common user is the Department of National Defence Maritime Forces Atlantic

Socio-economic aspects

Not applicable

Value / Savings / Considerations

• As a result of the business volume, economies of scale are generated through the use of SOs.
• This SO helps to ease the administrative burden of ordering bulk propane and propane cylinders/tanks.
• Prices are outlined for liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and rental rates for various sizes of cylinders/tanks.