# Saskatchewan Tenders #1018493

SaskPower seeks seven VFD-rated motors for Shand Power Station cooling tower fans

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 1018493
**NAICS:** 335312, 423610

Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower) is seeking replacement motors for cooling tower fans at Shand Power Station.
- Buyer: Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower); the purchasing sub-agency or office is not identified.
- Requested quantity: Seven VFD-rated electric motors for generating-station service.
- Motor specifications: 250 HP (186.5 kW ±5%), 575 V, three-phase, 60 Hz, 1,800 RPM ±5%, four poles, and 449TS frame size.
- Electrical and operating requirements: Full-load current of 221 A ±5%, locked-rotor current of 1,460 A ±5%, minimum 1.0 service factor during inverter-duty operation, and Class F insulation or better. Motors must be suitable for modern variable-frequency drive (VFD) systems.
- OEMs and vendors: No motor manufacturer or vendor is named in the provided information.
- Delivery: Preferred ahead of planned maintenance activities; this is a one-time motor purchase, not an annual subscription.

### Description

Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower) is seeking the supply and delivery of seven VFD-rated electric motors to replace cooling tower fan motors at Shand Power Station. The motors must meet specified electrical requirements, including 250 HP output, 575 V three-phase power, 1,800 RPM, and frame size 449TS, and be suitable for inverter-duty operation. The preferred delivery date for all motors is February 15, 2027, to support planned 2027 maintenance activities. The response deadline is November 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST; the RFQ is available through MERX.

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