Halifax Water's 2026/27 capital spending plan totals C$164.6 million, and since 19 January 2026 the utility has posted its public solicitations on the bids&tenders e-bidding portal, with opportunities also listed on the Nova Scotia Tender Notices site.
When open competition applies
Under the utility's procurement policy, in effect since 1 November 2021, open competition applies from C$25,000 for goods, C$50,000 for services and C$100,000 for construction. Below those levels purchases are invitational, and quotes are not required under C$5,000.
Standing offers in 2026
Two recurring supplies went out as standing offers this year. A metering call was published on 18 March 2026 and closed on 10 April 2026. A call for water and wastewater treatment chemicals ran from 6 August to 27 August 2026.
Testing the market on Mill Cove
For the Mill Cove Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion and upgrade, Halifax Water issued a non-binding request for information on delivery and procurement models. It was published on 14 July 2026 and closed on 18 August 2026. The 2026/27 business plan set 30 September 2026 as the deadline for a delivery strategy covering Mill Cove and the Water Supply Enhancement Program.
The money behind it
The utility's proposed five-year capital plan for 2025/26 to 2029/30 is C$1.36 billion. On 29 September 2026 it applied for average residential bill increases of 8.4% from April 2027 and 8.2% from April 2028.
Which projects are emerging, who already holds major work, where suppliers should focus first and what to watch over the next year are set out in the full brief. The full report, Halifax Water: Utility Account Brief, is available for USD 499. For a free overview, read the Halifax Water Utility Snapshot.