Indigenous Procurement

Working together to achieve our business objectives.

Graphic of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations Gold Level

Hydro One is committed to developing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous peoples that demonstrate mutual respect for one another.*

We own assets on reserve lands and within the traditional territories of First Nations and Métis peoples. We recognize that First Nations and Métis peoples and their lands are unique in Canada, with distinct legal, historical and cultural significance.

*Hydro One defines Indigenous as First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

We are committed to working with Indigenous peoples in a spirit of co-operation and shared responsibility. Forging relationships with Indigenous communities based upon trust, confidence and accountability is vital to achieving our corporate objectives. Our Indigenous Relations Policy enhances and complements other corporate policies and will guide us in our relationships with Indigenous peoples.

Outreach Sessions

We conduct one-on-one outreach sessions with communities, businesses and Chiefs to discuss:

The procurement process
How to complete an RFP
How to register with SAP Ariba
How to register for the Indigenous Business Directory
How to create potential opportunities with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses.

Hydro One suppliers may also be invited to attend and to network with local Indigenous communities and businesses. The purpose of the invitation is to increase local Indigenous business or subcontracting opportunities on Hydro One projects.

Indigenous Business Directory

Hydro One uses a sourcing tool called SAP Ariba. During the registration process, companies have the opportunity to declare their Indigenous ownership and to be listed on our Indigenous Business Directory. For instructions on how to register your company in SAP Ariba, please visit our Suppliers page.

This list is provided for information purposes only as a convenience to potential bidders for Hydro One procurement requests. Such information is provided "as is". Hydro One makes no representation or warranty that this information is current, accurate or complete and Hydro One accepts no liability for any errors or omissions in the information. Hydro One may make changes to this posted information at any time without prior notice and Hydro One is not obligated to provide any updates of any changes in information to anyone who may have accessed the list prior to the change being made. Provision of this information to any person or firm does not constitute or imply an endorsement by Hydro One of any of the products or services provided by such person or firm.

Businesses eligible under the Canadian government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) are encouraged to also register with the Federal Government’s National Aboriginal Business Directory (ABD).

For inquiries related to the Indigenous Business Directory or Indigenous Procurement at Hydro One, please send an email to Indigenous.Procurement@HydroOne.com.

Southern First Nations Secretariat Business Directory

Hydro One has become aware of a new Indigenous business directory by the Southern First Nations Secretariat (SFNS). For a list of Indigenous businesses in Southwestern Ontario, please visit the SFNS Business Directory.

SFNS Business Directory

If you would like to add your Indigenous business directory to this web page, please contact us at Indigenous.Procurement@hydroone.com.