Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #RFI 24660
Resonant AC High-Potential Test Set for Hydroelectric Generator Commissioning and Maintenance
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
RFI 24660
NAICS
333999
BC Hydro is seeking information from suppliers for a Resonant AC High-Potential (HIPOT) Test Set to support commissioning and maintenance of large hydroelectric generators at the Revelstoke Generation Plant. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - Revelstoke Generation Plant - Products/Services Requested: - Resonant AC High-Potential (HIPOT) Test Set - Used for evaluating insulation strength of generator stator and rotor windings - Supports internal acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing standards - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all capable suppliers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must meet BC Hydro’s technical standards for generator winding testing - Responses must be submitted in English - Subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement - Opportunity Type: - Request for Information (RFI) for specialized test equipment
Description
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information from suppliers capable of supplying a specialized Resonant AC High-Potential (HIPOT) Test Set. The equipment will be used at BC Hydro's Revelstoke Generation Plant to evaluate hydro-electric generator stator and rotor winding insulation strength, in accordance with internal acceptance and maintenance standards. The test set will also be used for diagnostic testing to assess winding condition. The opportunity is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and all responses should be in English.