# CanadaBuys #BC234418

Award for Fire Alarm Upgrade Consulting and Engineering Services at Vancouver General Hospital

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** BC234418
**NAICS:** 541330, 238210, 561621

This contract award supports the Vancouver General Hospital Fire Alarm Upgrade – Phase 1A, focusing on prime consultant and electrical engineering services.
- Government buyer:
  - Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
  - Project location: Vancouver General Hospital, Jim Pattison Pavilion South and North
- Vendor awarded:
  - WSP Canada Inc.
- Scope of services:
  - Detailed design for fire alarm system upgrades
  - Construction documentation and tender support
  - Construction administration and project closeout
- Technical requirements:
  - Replacement of fire alarm nodes and field devices across multiple hospital buildings
  - Expertise required in both current and legacy fire alarm systems from various manufacturers
  - Coordination to maintain operational fire alarm protection during construction
- Notable details:
  - WSP Canada Inc. selected due to prior involvement and technical expertise with the hospital's fire alarm network
  - Maximum contract value: $463,475.00 plus tax

### Description

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) intends to award a contract to WSP Canada Inc. for prime consultant and electrical engineering services for the VGH Fire Alarm Upgrade – Phase 1. The scope includes detailed design, construction documentation, tender support, construction administration, and closeout for the replacement of fire alarm nodes and field devices within Vancouver General Hospital Jim Pattison Pavilion South and North. The contract value is up to $463,475.00 plus tax. The award is a direct award without a Request for Proposal process due to WSP's prior involvement and expertise with the project.

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