ENMAX 24-3199 - ENMAX 24-3199 NOPP for Technology Design, Staging, Commissioning and Testing Services for the Integrated System Operation Center

ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) received approval to begin planning and procurement efforts for the design, construction, and commissioning of a new Integrated System Operations Center (ISOC) facility in Calgary, Alberta.

Currently, ENMAX’s power transmission and distribution networks (Network) are managed through a Primary Control Center (PCC). The ENMAX Primary Control Center (PCC) is essential for the ongoing operation, maintenance, and management of ENMAX ‘s distribution and transmission networks.

The PCC provides 24/7 support to ENMAX and its customers in the following capacities:
• Monitoring of network integrity 24/7 – Transmission and Distribution Power Networks
• Distribution switching and control for ongoing operations and maintenance
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Fall back services through the Back Up Control Center (BUCC)

The new ISOC facility is expected to support the following technology attributes and requirements:

1. Information Technology (IT) / Operational Technology (OT) and Cyber Security capabilities comprised of Real-time and Support Applications, Servers, VM clusters, Networks, Cybersecurity zones, End User computing, telecom equipment.
2. Like for Like (lift and shift) technology and equipment.
3. Adherence to Alberta Reliability Standards compliance and controls.
4. Readiness for future operations: incorporation of future operations use-case scalability and cyber security into Design.

To support implementation of IT/OT and security capabilities for the new PCC, ENMAX intends to issue of a competitive event in May of 2024, that will be encompassing of Design, Staging, Commissioning and Testing services for the technologies listed above

The planned competitive sourcing event will be advertised on the Alberta Purchasing Connection. Interested vendors should also register an account with ENMAX’s sourcing platform