Industrial electrical contingency plan

Ensure the continuity of your operations with a structured, proven electrical contingency plan tailored to industrial realities. Medium- and high-voltage transformers and equipment—turnkey service wherever reliability is non-negotiable.

Electrical contingency plan: a critical issue for industries

Power supply is at the heart of your operations. A failure in a power transformer or medium- or high-voltage equipment can result in:

  • major and costly production stoppages;
  • immediate and indirect financial losses;
  • impacts on safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction;
  • restart times that are incompatible with your business obligations.

In many cases, failures related to aging equipment or natural causes are not covered by traditional insurance policies. Relying solely on insurance or complete redundancy of your equipment quickly becomes financially unrealistic.

This is precisely where the Surplec Contingency Plan comes in.

What is an electrical contingency plan?

A contingency plan is a preventive, predictive, and reactive plan. It is a strategic and operational framework designed to:

  • anticipate critical failure scenarios;
  • control an electrical emergency situation;
  • minimize negative consequences on your operations (unplanned production stoppages, financial losses, customer delays).

For any company operating an electrical substation, power transformer, or MV/HV equipment, an operational Plan B is essential.

The Surplec approach – Business continuity above all else

Since 1987, Surplec has been supporting industries with a hands-on, technical, and pragmatic approach. Our contingency plan has a clear objective:

To ensure the continuity of your organization’s operations in the event of any electrical breakdown or failure.

This approach is based on:

  • in-depth knowledge of MV/HV equipment;
  • a real strategic inventory (new and reconditioned);
  • rapid response capability;

flexible contract options tailored to your operational and financial constraints.

Surplec contingency plan – 4 options available

OPTION
1

Purchasing new or reconditioned equipment

You purchase the functional equivalent of your transformer or electrical equipment.

  • The equipment is stored in one of our factories (storage fees apply) or directly at your facility.
  • Long-term financing plan available.
  • Quick access to critical equipment in the event of failure.

This option is suitable for organizations that want complete control over their backup solution.

OPTION
2

Renting new or refurbished equipment

You rent the equivalent of your electrical equipment, reconditioned and ready to use.

  • The equipment is stored at Surplec.
  • Up to 50% of the rental amount can be applied to the sale price (determined in advance) if
    you decide to purchase the device.

A flexible solution to reduce initial investments while maintaining a high level of operational safety.

OPTION
3

Rental of new or refurbished equipment

Reserved backup equipment

Surplec maintains a stock of transformers or equipment equivalent to your equipment (new or reconditioned) at all times, reserved exclusively for your organization.

  • Equipment ready for use in case of failure.
  • Guaranteed priority access.

Right of first refusal

If another customer requests this equipment, you have priority purchase rights.

  • If this right is not exercised, Surplec may sell the equipment and replace it with an equivalent device
    in order to maintain your coverage.

Strategic spare parts

  • Access to the original drawings of your devices.
  • Inventory of critical replacement parts (accessories, coils).
OPTION
4

Turnkey service – Cost with service guarantee

Applicable if you have chosen option 1, 2, or 3.

Surplec takes care of all field operations:

  • dismantling of existing equipment (if required);
  • repair at the Surplec factory or on site;
  • installation of replacement equipment;
  • safe restart of your electrical system.

A comprehensive solution that draws on Surplec’s technical, mobile, and engineering expertise.

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The concrete benefits of a Surplec contingency plan

Adhering to a contingency plan directly contributes to:

  • lowering your insurance premiums and deductibles;
  • significantly reducing production downtime;
  • maintaining customer satisfaction;
  • maintaining the stability of your operations and human resources.

Why choose Surplec

  • Over 35 years of expertise in transformers and MV/HV equipment.
  • 5 factories with testing areas.
  • Mobile technical expertise and in-house engineering department.
  • Strategic inventory unique in Canada.
  • Rapid response capability throughout Quebec and beyond.

Surplec does more than just sell equipment: we ensure your operational continuity.

FAQ – Electrical Contingency Plan

Is a contingency plan mandatory?

What is the difference between insurance and a contingency plan?

Is the plan customized?

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Want to secure your critical electrical operations?
Our experts will help you define the best contingency plan option for your situation.

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