Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #RFP 20657
RFP for Design, Supply, and Installation of Submarine Fibre Optic Cable for BC Hydro
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
RFP 20657
NAICS
237130, 335921, 237990
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority is seeking proposals for a comprehensive submarine fibre optic cable project. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority - Scope of Procurement: - Design, supply, and installation of submarine fibre optic cable - Includes outdoor, simplex, and duplex fiber optic cables and related submarine cable capacities - Marine survey data and reference information will be provided to bidders upon request - Services Requested: - Separate contract for break/fix support services for the installed submarine fibre optic cable - Notable Requirements: - Provision of both product and installation services - Ongoing maintenance and repair (break/fix) support - Responses must be submitted in English - Project may involve negotiation and is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific quantities or part numbers provided
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority for the design, supply, and installation of submarine fibre optic cable. The contract includes a separate service contract for break/fix services. Marine survey data and related reference information will be provided upon request, and an optional site visit is scheduled. The project delivery date is set for July 2028, and the procurement may involve negotiation.