Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #RFI 24665
RFI for 245 kV Air-Core Shunt Reactor Banks for BC Hydro
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
RFI 24665
NAICS
335311
BC Hydro is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to assess market capabilities for supplying high-voltage shunt reactors. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - Products/Services Requested: - 245 kV air-core shunt reactor banks - Quantity: 2 banks - Scope includes design, manufacture, testing, and supply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI - Notable Requirements: - RFI is for market research only; not a formal solicitation - No specific part numbers or brands provided - Technical and performance requirements are detailed in the opportunity documents - Responses must be submitted electronically via the BC Bid system
Description
BC Hydro is seeking market information to support the development of a potential future competitive procurement process for the supply of 245 kV air-core shunt reactors. The scope may include design, manufacture, testing, and supply of two 245 kV air-core shunt reactor banks. The opportunity is a Request for Information to gather data for future procurement planning. Responses must be submitted via the BC Bid Electronic Submission system by August 18, 2026.