Maintenance and Support Services for IBM IIAS M4002 Appliances (EOL), or equivalent, for SSC

Shared Services Canada (SSC) appears to be seeking maintenance and support services for IBM IIAS M4002 appliances that have reached end of life, or for an equivalent solution. Services would be delivered to a location in Ottawa, Ontario, although the notice identifies broader geographic coverage as Ontario outside the National Capital Region, Canada, and worldwide. The proposed contract would run from the award date through September 30, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods that Canada may choose to exercise. The tender is currently listed as open and closes September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Confirm the applicable time zone and deadline in the official Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners, subject to the procurement rules and requirements in the RFQ. Bidders must provide pricing using Annex A – List of Deliverables and Pricing. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price is expected to be recommended for award, but SSC retains the right to negotiate. Bids must be submitted electronically by email to the contracting authority. Faxed, mailed, couriered, or in-person bids generally will not be accepted, except in exceptional circumstances. Submissions may be made in English or French. A business with experience supporting IBM IIAS M4002 appliances, or an equivalent solution, may find this opportunity potentially relevant. However, the full RFQ should be reviewed for mandatory technical criteria, proof of capability, deliverables, response instructions, pricing requirements, and any amendment-related changes. Before preparing or submitting a bid, verify the complete official tender documents and closing instructions at the supplied document links, as no separate official source URL was provided.

• check_circleThe requirement is for maintenance and support services for IBM IIAS M4002 appliances that are end-of-life (EOL), or an equivalent solution.
• check_circleServices are to be delivered to a location in Ottawa, Ontario.
• check_circleThe initial contract period is from the Contract Award Date through September 30, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods that Canada may choose to exercise.
• check_circleThe solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from an applicable trading partner, subject to the stated reciprocal procurement policy.