Irving Shipbuilding confirms the successful delivery of its proposals to Ottawa for the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.

Halifax, NS: Irving Shipbuilding confirms the successful delivery of its proposals to Ottawa for the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.

“We are very confident in our bids, our facilities, our partnerships and, most importantly, our workforce and their ability to build the best ships to meet the needs of the federal government well into the future,” said Jim Irving, CEO, Irving Shipbuilding.

The entire Irving Shipbuilding team has put forward a significant investment, both in human and financial resources – to assemble these complex, detailed proposals. The process took more than a year to complete and the bids were delivered in person, contained in 16 bankers boxes (eight for each proposal, combat and non-combat) filled with plans, diagrams, and detailed documentation.

“The proposals would not have been possible without the incredible support and collaboration with the Province of Nova Scotia, the CAW / Marine Workers Federation Local 1, the numerous provincial and regional business community organizations and members, as well as many of our suppliers and strategic partners,” said Steve Durrell, President, Irving Shipbuilding. “We have submitted bids that we are confident will provide Canada the best value for money from coast to coast to coast.” Currently more than 5,000 online pledges of support from citizens across Canada also believe this to be true (www.canadianshipsstarthere.ca).

“It’s an exciting day for our industry and for the men and women who build ships here in Nova Scotia,” said Karl Risser, President, CAW/MWF Local 1. “We believe we have the right people, the right skills and experience, and the kind of commitment to our trades and to our industry needed to build the best ships for Canada, and we’ve got it all right here at Irving Shipbuilding. We’re ready! Bring it on to Nova Scotia!”

The contents of both proposals are business sensitive and therefore the details of Irving Shipbuilding’s proposals will understandably remain confidential. A successful shipyard is only eligible to win one package and like all procurements of this nature, the information contained in the bids is confidential. To the extent any Project details are released, we anticipate those details would be released in a joint communiqué between Canada and the successful shipyard after negotiations are completed with the highest ranking compliant bidder and the NSPS contract award is announced.

Throughout this RFP process we have made decisions based on what we believe to be best for Irving Shipbuilding, Nova Scotia, the region and Canada, not based on the actions or decisions of other competitors. This will not change now that our bids have been submitted.

“Our plan now is to continue to build the nine Hero-Class Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard and to renew and refurbish the Canadian Navy’s Halifax Class Frigates, on time and on budget, with the commitment and exacting expertise our workforce is so proud to deploy,” said Steve Durrell.

“We understand the federal government has a significant and historic decision to make after due diligence is completed and proposals are carefully evaluated. Irving Shipbuilding looks forward to the continuation and completion of the NSPS process. The men and women of Irving Shipbuilding stand ready for Canada today” said Jim Irving.

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