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Meteorological Forecast and Data Services

Solicitation number 397

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/05/18 15:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Status Status Expired

Description
The IESO is seeking to engage two separate organizations to support its meteorological forecasting and data needs (the “Services”). The first entity shall serve as the Primary Service Provider, delivering the comprehensive, detailed, and technically robust forecasting and data Services, while the second entity shall serve as a Secondary Service Provider, providing higher‑level meteorological forecasts and data that act as an independent validation and comparative input to the Primary Service Provider. Together, these Service Providers will enhance the accuracy, reliability, and resiliency of the IESO’s forecasting capabilities.

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    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 60 month(s).

    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Independent Electricity System Operator
    Address
    Station M, Box 217
    Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2L5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Amanda Kelly
    Phone
    416-969-2526
    Email
    amanda.kelly@ieso.ca
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    Summary information

    Language(s)
    English
    Contract duration
    60 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding

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