Merx #NTV 23768

Construction of East Vancouver Substation for BC Hydro

BC Hydro and Power Authority is seeking proposals for the construction of the East Vancouver Substation (EVR), a major new indoor substation project in British Columbia. - Buyer: BC Hydro and Power Authority (provincial utility) - Project scope: - Construction of a new above-ground indoor substation (EVR) with voltage levels of 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 via extensions of existing 230 kV underground transmission circuits (2L34 and 2L33) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified in the solicitation - Focus is on structural and electrical construction, including all associated civil and electrical works - Notable requirements: - Integration with existing transmission infrastructure - High-capacity, multi-voltage substation design - Above-ground, indoor facility for improved reliability and safety

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. EVR 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. The project involves construction of a new substation with specified electrical capacity. The solicitation is formal and issued by BC Hydro. The response deadline is May 15, 2026.

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