Opportunity

British Columbia BCBid #RFP 23443

Supply and Management of SF6 and CF4 Gases for BC Hydro

Posted

April 20, 2026

Respond By

May 19, 2026

Identifier

RFP 23443

NAICS

424690, 488510, 562920

This opportunity involves the supply and management of specialty gases for a major Canadian utility: - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - Products Requested: - Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas - Carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) gas - Both gases to be delivered in BC Hydro–owned cylinders to their warehouse in Surrey, BC - Services Required: - Logistics and transportation of gases - Full cylinder traceability - Pickup, receiving, and processing of residual gases - Recycling and refilling of cylinders - Refurbishing and re-certifying existing cylinders - Supplying new cylinders as needed - Contract Details: - Initial term of 3 years, with possible extensions up to a total of 10 years - Notable Requirements: - Supplier must manage all aspects of cylinder lifecycle and gas logistics - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Procurement is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and may involve negotiation

Description

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority is seeking proposals for the supply and management of SF6 and CF4 gases. The contract includes supplying gases in BC Hydro-owned cylinders, delivery to their warehouse in Surrey, BC, and managing associated services such as logistics, cylinder traceability, gas processing, recycling, refurbishing, and supplying new cylinders. The contract term is initially 3 years with possible extensions up to 10 years total. This procurement may involve negotiation and is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

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