Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCRFP_23443
Supply and Management of SF6 and CF4 Gases for BC Hydro
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
BCRFP_23443
NAICS
325120
This opportunity from British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) seeks suppliers for SF6 and CF4 gases, along with comprehensive gas management services: - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro), a Canadian government entity - Products and Quantities: - SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) gas supplied in BC Hydro–owned cylinders - CF4 (carbon tetrafluoride) gas supplied in BC Hydro–owned cylinders - Services Requested: - Logistics and transportation coordination for gas delivery - Full cylinder traceability throughout the supply chain - Pickup and processing of residual gases - Recycling and refilling of cylinders - Refurbishing and re-certifying existing cylinders - Supplying new cylinders as needed - Unique Requirements: - All gases must be delivered in BC Hydro–owned cylinders to their warehouse in Surrey, BC - Suppliers must manage the entire lifecycle of the cylinders, including traceability and certification - The contract is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and may involve negotiation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Contract Duration: - Initial term of 3 years, with possible extensions up to a total of 10 years
Description
BC Hydro is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers for the provision of SF6 and CF4 gases, supplied in BC Hydro–owned cylinders and delivered to BC Hydro’s warehouse in Surrey, BC. The supplier must manage associated services including logistics, cylinder traceability, processing residual gases, recycling, refilling, refurbishing, re-certifying, and supplying new cylinders. The contract term is initially 3 years with possible extensions up to a total of 10 years. This procurement may involve negotiation and is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.