Collection Management System for AAFC national living biological collections under the Service as a Software (SaaS) model
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a software-as-a-service (SaaS) Collection Management System for its national living biological collections. The system is expected to manage data, transactions, and protocols for multiple types of biological collections, including living microbial collections such as viruses and fungi, as well as viruses and fungi hosted in living plants. The procurement includes implementation of the solution. The proposed contract period is 3 years, with an option for AAFC to extend it by an additional 2 years. The tender is currently listed as open and closes on December 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The stated locations include Canada, the National Capital Region, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, and potentially other locations. This opportunity appears most relevant to businesses that provide specialized collection-management software, biological or laboratory information systems, SaaS implementation, data management, and related support for living biological collections. The description alone does not establish whether a particular company meets all mandatory requirements, technical specifications, security obligations, or contracting conditions. Before deciding to bid, review the complete official solicitation and contract documents, including all amendments and submission instructions.The supplied document is available here: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111994/solicitation-and-contract_en_esc-2627-118_rev1_20261103_0.pdf. Verify the official notice for the current closing date, scope, mandatory criteria, pricing requirements, and any updates before submitting a bid.
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- The procurement appears to seek a software-as-a-service (SaaS) Collection Management System for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
- The system must be specifically developed for managing and supporting biological living collections.
- The system must support the capture and management of data, transactions, and protocols for multiple organism collection types.
- The system is intended to support the administration, curation, and maintenance of living microbial collections, including viruses, fungi, and viruses and fungi hosted in living plants.
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will acquire and implement a software as a service (SaaS) Collection Management System (CMS) software solution specifically developed for managing and supporting biological living collections. The Collection Management System must support the capture and management of data, transactions and protocols for multiple organism collection types; helping to administer the curation and maintenance of living microbial collections including viruses, fungi, and viruses and fungi hosted in living plants. The period of the contract will be from the date of issue for a period of 3 years with a further option for 2 years after the initial 3 years.
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