Managed Back Up and Recovery Software Invitation to Qualify (ITQ)

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Dates

PublishedSep 22, 2026Bid deadlineOct 19, 2026 · 19:00 UTC

Official description

Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) For The Procurement of Government of Canada Managed Backup and Recovery Software (MBRS)This Invitation to Qualify is the first phase of a procurement process by Shared Services Canada (SSC) for a Government of Canada Managed Backup and Recovery Software for enterprise on premises open systems. Suppliers are invited to pre-qualify in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ITQ in order to become “Qualified Respondents” for any later phases of the procurement process. This ITQ process is not a solicitation of bids or tenders. No contract will be awarded as a result of the activities during the ITQ phase.Respondents that successfully satisfy all qualification requirements will become Qualified Respondents and will be invited to participate in subsequent phases of this procurement process.The Government of Canada currently intends that participation in the Review and Refine Requirements (RRR) phase and any resulting Request for Proposals (RFP) be limited to Qualified Respondents resulting from this ITQ.  SSC Managed Back Up and Recovery Software Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) - Amendment 000

How to bid

1. Create a free SAP Business Network account, add the Government of Canada as a customer and answer its questionnaire (questions 3 to 8 before you bid).
2. Open the notice on CanadaBuys and read the bid solicitation and any amendments.
3. Submit your bid exactly as the solicitation instructs, before the closing date.

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