CDPQ releases procurement notice for TramCité project

Key Takeaways:

• A 19-kilometer tramway network with 29 stations is planned for Quebec City, connecting key areas like Parliament Hill and Université Laval. The $7.6 billion project aims to improve transit quality, reduce travel times, and boost economic growth through increased productivity, real estate development, and job creation.
• Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2027, with the tramway opening to the public in 2033. The project is part of the broader CITÉ Plan, which envisions 100 kilometers of transit corridors and significant housing and employment opportunities.
• CDPQ Infra has issued a procurement notice to ensure fair and transparent participation of local and international companies, with progressive design-build (PDB) as the project delivery model. An information session will be held on February 19, 2025, in Quebec City.

The Whole Story:

CDPQ Infra has announced the publication of a procurement notice as part of the TramCité project to enable the industry to properly prepare for the various phases of the procurement processes of the major project.

The TramCité project is a modern tramway initiative planned for Quebec City, featuring a 19-kilometer network with 29 stations that will connect key areas such as Le Gendre, Sainte-Foy, Université Laval, Parliament Hill, Saint-Roch, and Charlesbourg.

With an estimated cost of $7.6 billion, construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2027, with the tramway expected to open to the public in 2033. The project aims to enhance public transit quality in busy areas, reduce travel times, optimize traffic flow, and stimulate real estate development, ultimately boosting productivity and employment in the region.

It is anticipated to generate significant economic benefits during its construction phase. TramCité is part of the larger CITÉ Plan, which envisions creating 100 kilometers of public transit corridors in three phases and is expected to facilitate the development of over 15,000 housing units along its route while creating approximately 4,000 direct and indirect jobs over at least five years.

CDPQ Infra invites local and international companies to learn about the procurement processes for this project, which will be developed in progressive design-build (PDB) mode. Construction shall begin in 2027, with commissioning in 2033.

Procurement process governance and requirements will comply with industry best practices and with CDPQ Infra’s procurement policies in order to ensure fair, transparent and impartial treatment of all stakeholders. An information session will be held in Québec City on February 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

For more information on the TramCité project and to read the procurement notice, visit CDPQ Infra’s website at this link.