Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20153300
Hydro-Québec Solicits Electrical Equipment and Civil Works for Poste Chaudière Transformer Addition and Protection System Upgrade
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
20153300
NAICS
237130, 238210, 541330, 237990, 335311
Hydro-Québec is seeking proposals for major electrical and civil works at Poste Chaudière in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. - Government Buyer: - Hydro-Québec (Canadian public utility) - Scope of Work: - Addition of a fourth transformer at Poste Chaudière - Upgrade of the protection system to IEC 61850 standards for 230-25kV operations - Civil works including construction of concrete bases, drainage, and gutters - Architectural, mechanical, and control system work related to power and control cables - Products/Services Requested: - Electrical equipment (transformer, protection system components) - Civil engineering and construction services - Control and power cable systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Protection system must comply with IEC 61850 standards - Integration of new transformer into existing substation infrastructure - Multidisciplinary project including architectural and mechanical disciplines - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned in the notice - Estimated contract value: 10,000,000 to 20,000,000 CAD - Contract duration: 25 months - Competitive open bidding process via Hydro-Québec's extranet
Description
This solicitation is for the addition of a 4th transformer and the RM of the 61850 protection system at the Chaudière-Appalaches / Poste Chaudière. The work includes electrical equipment additions, associated civil works such as reinforced concrete bases, drainage works, and gutters. It also covers architecture and building mechanical disciplines, as well as control systems related to power and control cables. The estimated contract duration is 25 months with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000 CAD.