Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #HTEC51279
Hydro-Québec Solicits Long-Term Helicopter Charter Services for Nord-du-Québec / Chibougamau
March 24, 2026
April 17, 2026
HTEC51279
481211
Hydro-Québec is seeking long-term helicopter charter services to support operations in the Nord-du-Québec region, with a focus on Chibougamau. - Government Buyer: - Hydro-Québec (public utility, Québec, Canada) - Services Requested: - Long-term helicopter charter services for TELECOM - CHIBOUGAMAU – HTEC51279 - Helicopters must: - Transport at least 5 passengers - Lift a minimum of 816 kg (1,800 lb) - Provide at least one hour of autonomy - Requirements: - Suppliers must be pre-qualified by Hydro-Québec for helicopter chartering - Compliance with legal and technical requirements, including: - Aircraft registration certificates - French language compliance - Revenu Québec attestation - Authorization from the Autorité des marchés publics - Procurement governed by the Québec-Ontario Agreement and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement - Estimated Contract Value: - Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 - No specific OEMs or helicopter models are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Nord-du-Québec region, specifically Chibougamau - Delivery location: Hydro-Québec Procurement Space, Montreal, QC
Description
Hydro-Québec is soliciting bids for long-term helicopter charter services in the Nord-du-Québec region, specifically for Chibougamau. The contract requires provision of helicopter services capable of carrying at least 5 passengers and lifting a minimum of 816 kg with one hour of autonomy. Bidders must be qualified by Hydro-Québec and comply with legal and technical requirements, including aircraft registration and language compliance. The estimated contract value ranges between $5 million and $10 million, with submissions due by April 17, 2026.