High Penetration Renewable (Wind and Solar) Energy in Selected Canadian Power Networks - Reliability Study with Integration Costs

Title: High Penetration Renewable (Wind and Solar) Energy in Selected Canadian Power Networks - Reliability Study with Integration Costs.

Solicitation Number: 5000088713R

1. Description
The objective of this study is to obtain information on reliability risks and opportunities of a future Canadianbulk power system (BPS) with a large penetration of VRE resources. Reliability, as defined by NERC, consists of: 1) “adequacy” which relates to capability of the system to supply power at all times, given certain allowable standard times in outage, while providing for system reserves to cater for scheduled and reasonably expected unscheduled outages, and 2) “operating reliability”, which relates to the ability of the system to sustain and respond to disturbances (faults and large outages) and sudden changes in balance between supply and demand (significant generation and load variations) and to return to nominal frequency, voltage and power flows in a short time. Provision of adequate inertia for frequency control, reactive power for voltage control and ramping power are among the operating reliability-related measures required from the grid operators. Three sample power regions of Canada must be examined for these high penetration cases.

2. Security
There are no security requirements associated with this solicitation.

3. Integrity Provisions
Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 Integrity Provisions of Standard Instructions 2003.

4. Reciprocal Procurement - All Suppliers Eligible
Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility. Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner and Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner, as defined in the Attachment 1 to Part 1 Solicitation of Offers definitions, are eligible for this solicitation of offers.

5. Service Requirements
For services requirements, bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 2.3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation.

6. Trade Agreements
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement.

7. Social Procurement
Environment and Climate Change Canada supports the Government of Canada’s social and economic objectives, including increasing the participation of businesses from under-represented groups in government procurement opportunities. As such, bidders owned or led by Canadians from under-represented groups, such as women, LGBTQ2+ persons, persons with disabilities and persons from visible minorities are encouraged to submit a bid to this opportunity.

8. Debriefings
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9. Official Languages
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10. Additional Information
For additional information, interested suppliers must contact the Contracting Officer named in this Notice.