Medium-Voltage Underground Switchgear Supply

The contract involves the supply of two 15 kV, 600A, 5-way S&C Vista Underground Switchgear units to be delivered for use at CFB Petawawa, with strict adherence to technical and environmental specifications required for military infrastructure. The equipment must meet all performance, safety, and durability standards applicable to underground distribution systems in demanding operational environments. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 335311, indicating it relates to the manufacturing of electrical lighting and electrical equipment. The Government of Canada, through the Department of National Defence, is the procuring agency, and the place of performance is specifically identified as Petawawa, Ontario. Solicitation for this contract was posted on June 29, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, leaving potential suppliers approximately three weeks to prepare and submit proposals. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the contract is open to all qualified bidders without restrictions based on business size or ownership type. While no point of contact or detailed address information has been provided, the tender opportunity can be accessed via the Canada Buys portal, where full technical requirements and submission guidelines are expected to be outlined. The successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring delivery, installation readiness, and compliance with all military-grade operational criteria for the switchgear units.