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Ground-penetrating radar system required for scanning underground infrastructure where structural drawings are missing or unreliable. The contract will be for an initial 5-year term with potential extension for up to 5 additional years.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004678450

Issuing Organization

BC Hydro and Power Authority

Solicitation Type

NOI - Notice of Intent (Informal)

Solicitation Number

NOI 23142

Title

Proceq GP8800 GPR (Hoskin Scientific)

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

British Columbia

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2025/08/18 06:53:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2025/08/27 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Tia Sababi

Tia.Sababi@Bchydro.com

Description

BC Hydro requires a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system to scan underground infrastructure including manholes and vaults where structural drawings are missing or unreliable. The equipment is needed to support Distribution Civil Engineers responding to urgent assessments, post-incident investigations, and planned manhole roof replacements. With over 2,300 manholes scheduled for assessment and increasing urgent cases due to aging infrastructure, BC Hydro must maintain in-house scanning capability rather than relying on external contractors. The procurement includes a Proceq GP8800 Ground Penetrating Radar System with wireless iOS compatibility, Proceq PM 8000 Electromagnetic Pulse system, associated accessories (iPad Pro, tripod, telescopic rod, grid paper), plus local technical support, training, and maintenance services. BC Hydro intends to direct award this contract to Hoskin Scientific Ltd. in Burnaby, BC, as they appear to be the only certified local Proceq distributor capable of providing the required technical expertise and ongoing support.

The Contract is expected to be for an initial term of (5) years, which may be extended for up to (5) year(s) through one or more contract extensions, for a potential total term of (10) years.

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