PROVISION OF REFURBISHMENT SERVICES AND REPLACEMENT OF STOPLOGS FOR KELSEY G.S.
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Renewable Energy. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 28, 2026.
Published through MERX — Manitoba, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Manitoba Hydro is issuing this Request to seek the submission of competitive Proposals for the replacement of the wood seals (Douglas fir) on 11 Sluiceway Stoplogs with new; repair, sandblast, and repaint steel components including replaced spacer bars, clamping bars, bolts and screws. This will also include installing new rubber seals to the original design which will improve sealing capacity of the stoplogs.The scope of the Work is as follows:ITEM 1: Refurbishment and Delivery of eleven (11) sluiceway stoplogs for Kelsey Generating Station(a) Provide craning and transportation from Kelsey GS to the Contractors facility.(b) Complete the disassembly, sand blasting, inspection and submit inspection report for each stoplog, and a *Recommended Repair* Plan if over and above detailed refurbishment plan.(c) Modify, balance, perform non-destructive testing, surface preparation, apply protective coating, inspect and submit quality report of the work.(d) Replace wood timbers (Douglas fir) with new, including replacement of spacer bars, clamping bars, bolts and screws. Replace Rubber seals and repair or replace all broken springs. Complete final inspection on reassembled stoplog(e) Transportation and craning required to return from Contractor’s facility to Kelsey Generating Station.ITEM 2: Refurbishment and Delivery of one (1) follower beam for Kelsey Generating Station(a) Provide craning and transportation from Kelsey GS to the Contractors facility.(b) Complete the disassembly, sand blasting, inspection and submit inspection report for the Follower Beam, and a *Recommended Repair Plan* if over and above detailed refurbishment plan.(c) Modify, balance, perform non-destructive testing, surface preparation, apply protective coating, inspect and submit quality report of the work.(d) Replace screws & bolts, replace two (2) hooks and twelve (12) guidewheels, replace lifting sling as required(e) Transportation and craning required to return from Contractor’s facility to Kelsey Generating Station.ITEM 3: Sluiceway Stoplogs Repairs – Extra Work(a) Work to be outlined in the *Recommended Repair Plan* and approved by the Purchaser via Change Order.ITEM 4: Follower Beam Repairs – Extra Work(a) Work to be outlined in the *Recommended Repair Plan* and approved by the Purchaser via Change Order.ITEM 5 (Purchaser’s option): Supply and delivery of eleven (11) new sluiceway stoplogs for Kelsey Generating StationITEM 6 (Purchaser’s option): Supply and delivery of one (1) new follower beam for Kelsey Generating Station.Any stated quantities are estimates only. The Purchaser shall not be obligated to purchase all items or any stated amounts.FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:ALEC RICARDEMAIL:aricard@hydro.mb.caCOMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY:Request for ProposalTRADE AGREEMENTS:NWPTA & CFTABIDS WILL BE OPENED PRIVATELYMANDATORY CRITERIA:All proposals/tenders must meet all of the following criteria, in Manitoba Hydro’s determination, in order to proceed to the second stage of the evaluation process:Evidence of CWB or AWS welding certification for the company and copies of personnel certification from CWB or AWS for the personnel who will be performing the Work.ISNetworld Safety AssessmentManitoba Hydro will consider a Proponent’s safety assessment grade as determined by ISNetworld, and may, in its sole discretion, disqualify a Proponent based on that grade.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from MERX — Manitoba and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro has issued 111 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 20 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Energy & Power, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via MERX — Manitoba and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 28, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Manitoba Hydro in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit MERX — Manitoba to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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