Opportunity

CanadaBuys #BCNTV_23768

Construction of East Vancouver Substation (EVR) for BC Hydro

Posted

April 30, 2026

Respond By

May 15, 2026

Identifier

BCNTV_23768

NAICS

237130, 221121

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority is seeking bids for the construction of the East Vancouver Substation (EVR), a major new indoor substation project in Vancouver. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - Project Scope: - Construction of the East Vancouver Substation (EVR) - Above-ground indoor substation rated at 230/60/25/12 kV - Ultimate capacity of 400 MVA; initial installed capacity of 200 MVA - Electrical connections to Cathedral Square Substation and Horne Payne Substation - Extensions of existing 230 kV underground transmission circuits (2L34 and 2L33) - Products/Services Requested: - Substation structure construction and electrical integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Responses must be submitted in English - Registration on the BC Bid platform is required - Compliance with new addenda procedures - Subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Place of Performance: - East Vancouver Substation, Cathedral Square Substation, Horne Payne Substation (all in Vancouver) - Contracting office: British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority

Description

BC Hydro plans to construct the East Vancouver Substation (EVR), a new 230/60/25/12 kV above-ground indoor substation with an ultimate capacity of 400 MVA and an initial installed capacity of 200 MVA. The substation will be electrically connected to Cathedral Square Substation and Horne Payne Substation via extensions of the existing 230 kV underground transmission circuits 2L34 and 2L33. This opportunity is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and all responses should be in English. The procurement is managed by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and requires registration on the BC Bid platform to participate.

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