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ECCC Solicits Independent Study on Energy Storage Systems for Electrical Reliability

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), through its Electricity and Combustion Division, is seeking a supplier to conduct an independent study analyzing storage systems applications on Canada's distribution grid, with a focus on electrical reliability. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - Electricity and Combustion Division, Environmental Protection Branch - Contracting managed from Gatineau, Quebec - Scope of Work: - Independent analysis of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS), and Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems (CAES) - Study to include capital and operating cost analysis, operational parameters, buildout forecasts, and emission reduction benefits by province - Deliverables: inception meeting, project plan, draft report, draft final report with presentation, and final report with presentation material - Products/Services Requested: - Data analytics process as a service (UNSPSC code 81162302) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; focus is on analytical services - Notable Requirements: - Maximum funding of $85,000 CAD - Work is virtual; no travel required - Potential requirements for carbon neutrality and greenhouse gas disclosure - Compliance with Canadian procurement policies and codes of conduct - Bilingual solicitation documents (English and French) - Contract Details: - Competitive open bidding, selection based on highest technical merit within budget - Contract period from award date until March 31, 2027 (approx. 6 months duration) - Delivery required within Canada

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is soliciting a supplier to provide analysis studying storage systems applications on Canada’s distribution grid as detailed in the Statement of Work, Annex A to the bid solicitation. The contract duration is estimated to be 6 months, starting from October 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, with selection based on highest technical merit within a stipulated maximum budget. The solicitation is open to bids until September 14, 2026, 14:00 EDT.

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