1250 kVA Shore Power Autotransformer for CCG AOPS

Department of National Defence (DND)
canadabuys Posted: August 10, 2026

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Due Date
August 17, 2026
(6 days left)
Solicitation #
RFQ-CCG-AOPS-2026-001

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) Project Title: 1250 kVA Shore Power Autotransformer for CCG AOPS RFQ Reference Number: RFQ-CCG-AOPS-2026-001 Issue Date: August 10th, 2026 Closing Date/Time: August 17th, 2026 at 2:00 PM AST Primary Contact: [email protected] 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VENDORS (DISCLAIMER) Pre-Contractual & Planning Disclaimer: This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued strictly for planning, estimation, and pre-contractual drafting purposes. This process does not constitute a formal solicitation, an offer to contract, or a guarantee that a contract will be awarded. Any eventual contract award is subject to internal Government of Canada approvals, budgetary availability, and the successful completion of all applicable public procurement notification processes (including, but not limited to, the posting of an Advanced Contract Award Notice (ACAN) on Canada Buys). Canada shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the vendor in preparing or submitting a response to this RFQ. 2.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is introducing the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) vessel into service. As this vessel is not equipped with an onboard harbour diesel generator, it requires a 600 VAC, three-phase shore power supply while alongside. Department of National Defence (DND) shore facilities currently provide a standard 450 VAC, three-phase supply. Objective: The Contractor shall design, manufacture, test, package, and deliver one (1) three-phase autotransformer (450 VAC primary to 600 VAC secondary, 1250 kVA) to facilitate compatibility between DND shore power and the CCG vessel. 3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The autotransformer must comply with the specifications outlined in the table below: Table 1: Technical & Performance Specifications Item Feature Specified Value / Requirement 1.0 General / Performance Standards 1.1 Applicable Standard CSA / UL 1.2 Service Conditions Altitude: Up to 1000 m Ambient Temp: Max 40°C 1.3 Enclosure Colour ANSI 61 grey or equivalent 1.4 Insulation Temperature Class Class 220 1.5 Temperature Rise 150°C 1.6 Type of Insulation Polyester Resin Dipped and Baked or equivalent 1.7 Sound Level Compliant with CSA C9 and NEMA ST-20 2.0 Ratings 2.1 Rated Power 1250 kVA 2.2 Number of Phases 3 Phase 2.3 Frequency 60 Hz 2.4 Rated Voltage (No-Load) Primary: 450 V Secondary: 600 V 2.5 Inrush Current Vendor Standard (Please specify in quote) 2.6 X/R Ratio Vendor Standard (Please specify in quote) 2.7 Impedance < 4% 3.0 Construction & Integration 3.1 Enclosure CSA Type 3R (Vendor Standard) 3.2 Winding Material Copper 3.3 Cooling Ambient Air 3.4 Terminations Pads (minimum 4 holes per phase) 3.5 Access / Terminals Front and Back access 3.6 Mounting Floor mounted 3.7 Monitoring / Protection Analog temperature gauge (°C) and Ground Terminals 3.8 Warranty 12 Months (minimum) 4.0 CRITICAL DESIGN CONSTRAINTS The autotransformer will be installed inside an ISO 668 Type 1C (20-foot) freight container by Canada. The vendor must guarantee the following constraints are met: • Dimensional Clearance: The unit must fit comfortably within the interior dimensions of a 1C container (Length: 5,867 mm, Width: 2,330 mm, Height: 2,197 mm) while preserving standard maintenance and ventilation envelopes and allowing for high-voltage cable management. Orientation of the transformer is to be such that terminals are positioned to facilitate cable management within the container. Vendor to provide terminal arrangement and transformer dimensional drawings, with maintenance envelope, for approval prior to manufacturing. • Weight Limit: The maximum weight of the autotransformer must not exceed 8,000 kg to remain within the safe lifting capacity of the shipboard crane. 5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE & TESTING REQUIREMENTS The Contractor must hold an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (or equivalent) and perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at a facility certified to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. Required Test Standards (where applicable): • CSA C9 / CSA C22.2 No. 47 / CSA C22.2 No. 66.1 / CSA C22.2 No. 66.2 • UL 5085-2 / UL 1561 • IEEE C57.12.91 / IEEE C57.12.01 6.0 DELIVERABLES The selected contractor will be required to deliver: 1. One (1) Complete Autotransformer built to the specifications in Section 3.0. 2. Documentation Package (Electronic PDF format prior to shipment): o Certified Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) report o General arrangement drawings & Terminal arrangement drawings o Electrical schematic o Operation & Maintenance Manual o Warranty Certificate Timeline: • Delivery must occur no later than fourteen (14) weeks following contract award. • Delivery Location: [Insert Delivery Address / FOB Destination details] 7.0 VENDOR SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be considered, please complete and submit the following pricing and information table: Table 2: Vendor Price & Schedule Quote Item Description Qty Unit Price (CAD) Total Price (CAD) 1 1250 kVA Autotransformer (per SOW Specs) 1 $ {}$ 2 Factory Acceptance Testing & Reports 1 $ {}$ 3 Documentation Package (O&M Manuals, Drawings) 1 $ {}$ 4 Freight/Shipping to Destination (DDP) 1 $ {}$ - **Total Estimated Price (Excl. Taxes

Additional Information

Amendment Number

000

Contact Info Address Line

35 Mic Mac Blvd

Contact Info City

Dartmouth

Contact Country

Canada

Contact Info Email

Contact Info Name

Sarah Boyce

Contact Info Phone

+19027186395

Contact Info Postal Code

B3A 0G7

Contact Info Province

Nova Scotia

Contracting Entity Name

Department of National Defence (DND)

Created

August 11, 2026

Is Public

true

Organization Address City

Dartmouth

Organization Country

Canada

Organization Address Line

35 Mic Mac Blvd

Organization Address Postal Code

B3A 0G7

Organization Address Province

Nova Scotia

Procurement Category

*GD

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Reference Number

cb-564-18965931

Regions Of Delivery

*Halifax *Nova Scotia *Canada

Regions Of Opportunity

*Nova Scotia

Selection Criteria

Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

Source

canadabuys

Source Record ID

cb-564-18965931_000

Source System

canadabuys

Status

open

Status En

Open

Summary Updated At

August 11, 2026

Tender Closing Date

August 17, 2026

Last Updated

August 11, 2026

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