CanadaBuys #BCRFSQ_24742

BC Hydro Seeks Suppliers for Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) is initiating a supplier qualification process for large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as part of its Powering Growth plan. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - Project Scope: - Up to 500 MW of grid-scale battery storage capacity across British Columbia - Includes a proposed 100 MW BESS project on Vancouver Island - Products/Services Requested: - Design, construction, and potentially long-term maintenance of BESS facilities - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - BC Hydro will own and operate the BESS facilities - Private-sector partners are sought for technical expertise - Procurement is a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) - Subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement - Initial contract term is three years with no extensions

Description

This procurement is a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) for grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in British Columbia as part of BC Hydro's Powering Growth plan. The project aims to develop up to 500 MW of battery storage capacity across the province, including a proposed 100 MW project on Vancouver Island. BC Hydro will own and operate the facility, engaging private-sector expertise through a competitive procurement process for design, construction, and possibly long-term maintenance. The initial contract term is 3 years with no extensions. The opportunity is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

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