Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-06844

AESO consulting services to revise EATL/WATL HVDC functional specifications

The Alberta Electric System Operator is seeking consulting support to update functional requirements for two HVDC control system replacement projects in Alberta. - Government buyer: Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO); no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Requested service: Review and revise the functional specification for the East Alberta Transmission Line (EATL) and West Alberta Transmission Line (WATL) HVDC control system replacement projects. - Review the existing specification, originally issued in 2011, and identify revisions needed for current system conditions, project scope, and proposed enhancements. - Recommend additional functional requirements, conduct agreed-upon studies to assess potential enhancements, and update the specification based on the findings. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or named service vendors are identified. No products, quantities, or part numbers are specified. - Notable requirement: The work is a specialized consulting engagement covering two HVDC projects and is expected to take six months.

Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking consultant(s) for a six-month period to revise the functional specification for two High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) control system replacement projects in Alberta. The work includes reviewing the original 2011 specification, identifying changes required due to system conditions, project scope, and proposed enhancements, and recommending additional functional requirements. The consultant will perform agreed-upon studies to assess potential enhancements and revise the specification based on the findings.

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