Marine Atlantic purchased in excess of $51 million in goods and services in 2005. The Corporation procures goods and services in an open and competitive environment, while maintaining fair and equitable opportunities for vendors to compete through the Corporation’s Policy on the Procurement of Goods and Services.
Products and services purchased include:
- Complete line of food and beverage services, galley and restaurant equipment.
- Gift shop, souvenirs, and sundries
- Equipment, spare parts for vessel engines, navigation, and communication equipment
- Trucks, forklifts, and hoists
- Ropes, paints, tools, linens, and office supplies
- Fuels and lubricants
- Service contracts
- Vessel refits
- Insurance
- Computer software and hardware support
- Engineering projects.
Marine Atlantic’s purchasing requirements are all negotiated through its Purchasing and Materials Management department.
