Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #234518
Medical vacuum pump system replacement at VGH Jim Pattison South
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
234518
NAICS
238220, 238210, 238290
Fraser Health Authority is seeking replacement of the medical vacuum pump system at Vancouver General Hospital’s Jim Pattison South facility. - Government buyer and location - Fraser Health Authority issued the tender for Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. - The project is at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), Jim Pattison South (JPS). - Existing OEM and equipment - Peerless is identified as the manufacturer of the existing medical vacuum duplex pump system. - The replacement system’s OEM, model, part number, and quantity are not specified. - Requested system and work - Replace the existing system with a medical vacuum pump system, including controls and alarm interfaces. - Remove the existing Peerless duplex pump system, then supply, install, test, and commission the replacement. - Include electrical connections and integration with the Building Management System (BMS). - Notable requirements - Phase work and coordinate shutdowns in an active healthcare facility. - Maintain facility operations and the continuous availability and reliability of critical medical vacuum services. - Bidders must meet the stated prequalification requirements for acute-care disciplines and qualification ranges.
Description
This Invitation to Tender seeks a Mechanical Contractor as Prime Contractor for the VGH JPS Medical Vacuum Pump Replacement project. The work includes removing the existing medical vacuum pump system and supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning a replacement system, including controls, electrical connections, Building Management System integration, and alarm interfaces. Work will occur in an active healthcare facility and requires construction phasing, shutdown planning, and coordination with VGH Clinical and FMO while maintaining facility operations and critical medical vacuum services. Only bidders pre-qualified for the specified acute care project disciplines and qualification ranges may submit a tender.