Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-58088
5-Year Maintenance Service for 3.9 MW Ideal Electric Generator at NRC Ottawa
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
26-58088
NAICS
811219
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive 5-year maintenance of a 3.9 MW Ideal Electric generator at Building M-06, Montreal Road campus, Ottawa. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Acquisitions Office, Building M-06, Ottawa - OEM Highlight: - Ideal Electric Power Co. is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the generator and all replacement parts - Vendors Mentioned: - No other vendors or manufacturers are specified; all parts must be Ideal Electric or strictly equivalent and NRC-approved - Products/Services Requested: - 5-year (40,000-hour) maintenance service for a 3.9 MW horizontal synchronous brushless generator - Maintenance includes inspection, testing, reporting, disassembly, off-site rotor maintenance, reassembly, and commissioning - Replacement parts required: bearings, seals, RTD temperature sensors, mechanical fasteners, and hardware (all conforming to Ideal Electric OEM specs) - Lubricants and oils are supplied by NRC; contractor must handle draining, filtering, and reintroduction - Quantities & Part Numbers: - Generator: 1 unit (3.9 MW Ideal Electric) - Replacement parts: quantities not specified, but must be available on site before shutdown - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be completed during a two-week shutdown in November - Mandatory site visits and security requirements - Contractor must have experience with large (3.5 MW+) synchronous generators and provide a professional engineer licensed in Ontario - Strict adherence to OEM specifications, NRC safety, environmental, and integrity standards - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - No fabrication, building modifications, or new installations required
Description
This solicitation is for the 5-year / 40,000-hour maintenance of the 3.9 MW Generator group located in Building M-06 of the National Research Council Canada. The scope includes maintenance, inspection, testing, and reporting activities only, excluding fabrication, building modifications, or new installations. The work must be completed within a two-week shutdown period in November 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 3 and 4, 2026, at the specified location in Ottawa, Ontario.