Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #20171928
Expression of Interest for Railway Rolling Stock Supplier – Alto Project Central Segment
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
January 04, 2027
Identifier
20171928
NAICS
336510, 423860, 488210
CDPQ Infra inc., acting on behalf of VIA HFR-VIA TGF INC. (Alto), is seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers for the central segment of the Alto Project, a high-speed passenger rail network connecting Quebec and Toronto. - Government Buyer: - CDPQ Infra inc. (Canadian government entity) - VIA HFR-VIA TGF INC. (Alto) as the lead Crown corporation - Scope of Procurement: - Development and delivery of railway rolling stock for the central segment - Includes construction of new right-of-way, railway tracks, stations, tunnels, engineering structures, and integrated rail systems - Focus on railway and tramway machinery, rolling stock, locomotive parts, and railroad support equipment - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Opportunity open to all qualified suppliers of railway rolling stock and related systems - Products/Services Requested: - Railway rolling stock (locomotives, passenger cars, support equipment) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique Requirements: - Suppliers will be shortlisted for a future invitation-based RFP - Emphasis on modern, integrated rail systems for high-speed passenger service - Project covers a major corridor between Quebec and Toronto
Description
This is a Request for Interest issued by CDPQ Infra inc. for the development and delivery of the central segment of the Alto Project, a high-speed passenger rail network in the Quebec–Toronto corridor. The project includes a new dedicated right-of-way, railway tracks, stations, tunnels, engineering structures, rolling stock, and modern integrated rail systems. Cadence Rail s.e.c. is the private development partner responsible for procurement preparation and implementation. The project aims to identify companies interested in participating in the invitation-based request for proposals process, focusing on selecting a rolling stock supplier for the entire network.