Replacement circuit breakers for the Atwater filtration plant

The Ville de Montréal is seeking to procure replacement circuit breakers for its Atwater filtration plant. This tender falls under the procurement method of a negotiated contract (contrat de gré à gré). The rationale provided is 'ArticleAutre disposition - Précisez à l’étape Description,' indicating a specific, potentially non-standard reason for using a negotiated process. The Atwater filtration plant is a critical piece of infrastructure for the city's water supply, and circuit breakers are essential components for the safe and reliable operation of its electrical systems. These components are responsible for protecting electrical circuits from damage caused by overcurrents or short circuits. The need for replacement suggests that existing circuit breakers may be obsolete, malfunctioning, or reaching the end of their service life, posing a risk to the plant's operations. The use of a negotiated contract implies that the Ville de Montréal has specific circumstances that justify direct negotiation with a supplier, possibly related to the specialized nature of the required circuit breakers, compatibility with existing systems, urgency, or a pre-identified supplier. The exact specifications of the circuit breakers and the detailed justification for the negotiated contract would be further elaborated in the full tender documentation.

This is a supplies contract in the energy and power and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Power Generation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the energy and power sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.