CanadaBuys #NRCan-5000095275

Consulting Services for National EV Charging Infrastructure and Grid Assessment

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive, up-to-date national assessment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and grid requirements across Canada. - Government Buyer: - Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) - Finance and Procurement Management Branch - Contracting office at 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E4 - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific product OEMs or commercial vendors are referenced; NRCan is the buyer - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive national assessment service (no physical products) - Study to cover: - Light-duty and medium/heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) charging infrastructure - Regional and national analysis of infrastructure and grid needs - Impact of recent policy and regulatory changes (e.g., shift to GHG standards) - Market, technology, and behavioral trends - Grid readiness, investment needs, and regional requirements (including extreme temperature sensitivity) - Literature review, stakeholder interviews, modeling, cost estimation, and reporting - Deliverables: interim and final reports, presentations, and data tables - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must reflect the latest policy and regulatory environment - Analysis must include both light-duty and medium/heavy-duty ZEVs - Regional breakdown and consideration of grid and climate factors - No security requirements; compliance with trade agreements - Place of Performance: - All work to be performed for NRCan at 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E4 (federal facility)

Description

Canada is seeking offers to provide an up-to-date national electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs assessment that captures policy and regulation shifts, market changes, technology trends, utilization, and other related policy changes. The study will cover both light-duty and medium/heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure on a regional level across Canada. It will also update grid readiness and investment needs, accounting for regional needs and extreme temperature sensitivity. The contract duration is 8 months, starting from July 20, 2026.

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