AI Overview

This RFP seeks a contractor to design, supply, install, commission, and test a replacement for an existing oil-filled transmission cable pumping plant, with project completion expected by October 2030.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004912482

Issuing Organization

BC Hydro and Power Authority

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFP 23460

Title

Cable Fluid Pumping Plant Supply and Install

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

British Columbia

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2026/02/20 07:11:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2026/04/14 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Nico Tjiu

nico.tjiu@bchydro.com

Description

This RFP is for a contract that generally includes the design, supply and installation including commissioning and testing to replace the existing oil-filled transmission cable pumping plant at BC Hydro's Terminal. BC Hydro will be offering an optional site visit for interested Proponents. Proponents are directed to review the Site Visit Notice protocol included with this RFP package for full details. This RFP utilizes a two‑step evaluation process.

Pursuant and subject to the terms of the above-noted RFP, Proponents (“Bidders”) are invited to attend an optional Site visit as follows:
Day 1 – March 9, 2026, NCT – noon PST
Day 2 – March 10, 2026, TXE and TXW – timing to be determined.
Day 3 – March 11, 2026, CCB – timing to be determined
*Tentative Date – to be confirmed five days prior to Day 1 depending on the registration by the Contact Person*
Site Location: NCT, TXE, TXW and CCB.
Site Meeting Place: Initial meeting place NCT Nile Creek Cable Terminal located on Island Hwy W
Pre-register for the Site Visit by emailing the Contact Person at least five days prior to the Site visit date. Include the name, title, employer, Bidder represented (if applicable), email and contact number of each attendee.

Delivery or completion date is October 2030.

This procurement may involve negotiation.

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued on bcbid.gov.bc.ca. MERX asks that you refer to bcbid.gov.bc.ca notice for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the notice abstract.