Opportunity

CanadaBuys #BC225310

Mechanical Contractor Needed for VGH Willow Pavilion Boiler Replacement and Decarbonization

Posted

February 18, 2026

Respond By

April 01, 2026

Identifier

BC225310

NAICS

238220, 238290

This opportunity is for a mechanical contractor to upgrade the heating systems at Vancouver General Hospital's Willow Pavilion: - Government Buyer: - Vancouver Coastal Health Authority - Project E260-00 at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Willow Pavilion - Scope of Work: - Replace domestic hot water gas-fired boilers with a CO2 heat pump system - Replace space heating boilers with a hybrid electric and gas-fired boiler arrangement - Alternate price item for a new steam backup and future tie-in routing through the VGH tunnel to reinstate secondary fuel source capability - Project Goals: - Decarbonize the heating plant - Improve energy efficiency and reliability for hot water and space heating - Maintain hospital operations through careful phasing and live site coordination - Eligibility: - Only pre-qualified mechanical and electrical contractors may submit tenders - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Work must be performed in an active tertiary acute care facility - Project includes an alternate price for future-proofing with steam backup and tie-in routing

Description

This Invitation to Tender is issued by the Health Organization for selecting a Mechanical Contractor for Project E260-00 at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Willow Pavilion Boilers Replacement. The project involves decarbonizing the heating plant to support energy-efficient and reliable building systems for hot water and space heating within an active tertiary acute care facility. Work includes replacing domestic hot water gas-fired boilers with a CO2 heat pump system, and replacing space heating boilers with a hybrid electric and gas-fired boiler arrangement. The project requires careful phasing and live site coordination to maintain operations, with an anticipated ready-for-takeover date of December 31, 2026.

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