Qualification and qualified markets
Find the information you need to qualify for a market.
What is qualification?
For certain markets, where needs are recurring and long term, suppliers must go through a qualification process. Only companies who have successfully completed the qualification process can bid on calls related to “qualified” markets.
The qualification criteria focus on the quality of the workforce, the company’s experience and track record of successful projects amongst others.
Qualifications are generally for an indefinite period. When qualification is no longer required for a given market, we send a written notice to that effect.
How can my company qualify?
To become qualified, your company must:
Offer goods and/or services that are part of a “qualified” market.
Have a Supplier Space account.
Submit a request to qualify in response to the annual public notice issued for each market. These notices are published in the list of current tender calls.
Note: If your company wishes to become qualified before the release of a public notice, you must send an email to the address indicated in the list of qualified markets. Hydro‑Québec will respond with information on the process to follow.
The terms of participation and methods used to assess bids are set out in the qualification documents specific to each market.
Suppliers must ensure that they maintain their qualified supplier status in order to be eligible to bid on tenders.
Note that products may also be subject to a certification process to ensure technical compliance. The process will begin after qualification (at Hydro‑Québec’s discretion).
List of qualified markets
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Substation construction [PDF 156 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Transmission line contruction [PDF 160 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Material quality control [PDF 170 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Supply of photovoltaic system [PDF 108 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Insulators and insulating supports [PDF 35 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Vegetation control [PDF 189 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Crude and processed metals [PDF 318 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Wood poles [PDF 134 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Composite post hardware [PDF 101 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
List of prequalified suppliers - Airplane and helicopter chartering [PDF 115 kB - in French only]
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
Additional information on the qualification process or subsequent tender calls is available in the documentation on qualified markets section (when applicable). If you have any questions, email us.
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