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 28th, 2026 at 2:00 PM AST
Primary Contact: S••••••••@••••••.••.ca
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: : NC5 Jetty, 2737 Provo Wallis St, Halifax Nova Scotia B3K 2X3
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
8.0 SUBMISSION OF BIDS
- Unless otherwise specified in this RFQ or directed by the Primary Contact, quotations must be submitted by electronic mail to the email address identified in this RFQ no later than the closing date and time specified herein.
- Electronic Submissions: Individual emails that contain certain scripts, formats, embedded macros, and/or links, or that exceed five (5) megabytes in size, may be rejected by Canada's email system and/or firewall(s) without notice to the Supplier or the Primary Contact. Larger quotations may be submitted in multiple emails. Canada will confirm receipt of all documents received.
- It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure that its complete quotation has been received. Suppliers should not assume that all documents have been received unless Canada has confirmed receipt of each document. To minimize the risk of technical issues, Suppliers are encouraged to allow sufficient time before the closing date and time to obtain confirmation of receipt.
- Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
