What the buyer needs
AI summaryLonsdale Energy Corporation requests expressions of interest from organizations or teams to provide operational support software for its community energy system. The buyer seeks a software package that delivers operational benefits, including optimization, automation, operational efficiency improvements, decision support, and reduced staff oversight. Only Canadian organizations are eligible to bid, and the work will be performed offsite. Applicants must submit questions no later than November 30, 2026. Submissions must be delivered by December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST as a single electronic PDF file under 20MB, though paper copies are accepted if electronic submission is not possible. Evaluators will assess proposals based on their potential to provide operational software support and a meaningful return on investment, with case studies and experience accounting for 30 percent of the evaluation weighting.
Scope of work
- Provide operational support software for the community energy system
- Enhance operations through optimization and automation
- Deliver operational efficiency improvements
- Provide decision support capabilities
- Reduce requirements for manual oversight
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Company profile and background, outline of software package and overview of potential improvements to the Community Energy System | 40% |
| Case studies and experience | 30% |
| Budgetary information provided | 20% |
| Value-add services and other information | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Specialization in operational support software for district energy systems
- Demonstrated expertise in supporting district energy operations through software-based solutions
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of introduction including company profile, software outline, and overview of potential system changes
- Experience overview and case studies
- Budgetary information for implementation
- Information on value-add services and tools included
- Submission executed by an authorised signatory
How to submit
- Method
- Email (or paper copy if no ability to submit electronically)
- Instructions
- Email to [email protected] with subject 'Operational Support Software_“Company Name”' in one single PDF format file under 20MB. If unable to submit electronically, submit paper copy to Mr. Luke Gillies, Deputy Director, Energy Generation, Suite E, 15 Chesterfield Place, North Vancouver BC V7M 3K3.
