Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03581
ASCHA Aggregated Procurement for Electricity and Natural Gas Supply
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-03581
NAICS
221122, 221210
This opportunity seeks energy retailers to supply firm, non-curtailable electricity and natural gas to Alberta Seniors & Communities Housing Association (ASCHA) member organizations across Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Seniors & Communities Housing Association (ASCHA), in partnership with Unified Energy 8760 Ltd. - ASCHA member organizations include seniors' facilities, community housing providers, and other public/non-profit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Firm, non-curtailable electricity supply (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Firm, non-curtailable natural gas supply (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Procurement Structure: - Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to prequalify energy retailers - Followed by a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for prequalified suppliers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aggregated procurement for a large group of public and non-profit organizations - Contract duration estimated at 66 months - Open to energy retailers capable of meeting firm, non-curtailable supply requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors named beyond ASCHA and Unified Energy 8760 Ltd. - Commodity codes referenced: oil and gas utilities, public utilities, supply of natural gas, electric utilities - Place of performance: Province of Alberta, Canada
Description
The Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA), in partnership with Unified Energy 8760 Ltd., is issuing a Request for Qualifications for energy retailers to participate in an aggregated procurement initiative for the supply of firm, non-curtailable electricity and natural gas to ASCHA member organizations. These members include seniors' facilities, community housing providers, and other public and non-profit organizations throughout Alberta. The procurement process involves a Request for Qualifications stage to determine eligibility, followed by a Request for Quotes stage for prequalified respondents to provide pricing. The contract duration is estimated at 66 months, starting from July 1, 2026.