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Sustainable Emergency Back-up Power for Various Locations - South/East Africa

Alimentation électrique de secours durable pour divers sites - Afrique australe et orientale

Description

In support of the Government of Canada’s Greening Government Strategy, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) mandate is to improve the resilience of its real-property portfolio. The Department has identified a key requirement for sustainable back up power systems (photovoltaic (PV) solar and certified Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”)), and upgrade of the electrical system at selected various locations abroad. The initiative is intended to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel generators, strengthen business continuity, and lower operating costs while adhering to internationally recognised safety standards. To support DFATD’s critical mandate for resiliency, the contractor’s role will include, but not be limited to, performing site assessments, engineering design, and installation of sustainable backup power systems—including certified Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV, and general electrical systems—at selected Chanceries, Official Residences, and Staff Quarters. The objective of this task authorization (TA) based contract is to provide a rapid, turnkey, design-build solution that delivers fully commissioned installations at designated sites before the close of the current fiscal year and beyond.

Quick Summary

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) is seeking contractors to design and install sustainable backup power systems, including solar photovoltaic panels and certified battery energy storage, at various locations in South and East Africa. This project aims to enhance energy resilience, reduce fossil fuel use, and improve business continuity at Canadian government sites abroad.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in renewable energy system design and installation, particularly those experienced with solar PV and battery storage solutions for international government projects.

renewable energysolar powerbattery energy storageelectrical engineeringsustainable infrastructuregovernment facilities
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-563-67953930
Solicitation Number
26-303562
Publication Date
Nov 25, 2025
Closing Date
Dec 12, 2025
Expected Start
Jan 1, 2026
Expected End
Jan 29, 2027
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
72151500; 72151502; 72151505
UNSPSC Description
Electrical system services; Electric power system construction service; Standby or emergency power installation service

Trade Agreements

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)

125 Sussex Drive

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Meagan Leclair

realproperty-contracts@international.gc.ca

(343) 598-9721

Regions of Delivery

Democratic Republic of the Congo; Ethiopia; Kenya; Zimbabwe; Tanzania; Zambia