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Shared Services Canada (SSC), a public buyer in Canada, published this tender. From keywords in its title, we tagged it as technology. Bids go through CanadaBuys until October 20, 2026 (23 days left). The whole bidding period is 25 days. The portal doesn't publish an estimated value.
Details
| Buyer | Shared Services Canada (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Estimated value | value not published on the portal |
| Bid deadline | October 20, 2026, 02:59 (EST time) |
| Published | September 25, 2026 |
| Country | Canada · CanadaBuys |
| Process number | cb-44-67693139 |
| Category codes | 81162000, 81162100, 81162200 |
Dates
PublishedSep 25, 2026Bid deadlineOct 20, 2026 · 02:59 (EST time)
Official description
NATIONAL SECURITY EXCEPTION In respect of all phases of the solicitation, SSC has invoked the National Security Exception (NSE). As such, this invocation exempts all phases of the procurement processes for sovereign cloud services from the application of all of Canada’s trade agreements, including the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (Article III(1)) and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (Article 801). 1. INTRODUCTION The Government of Canada (GC) is advancing its digital infrastructure and hosting capabilities to meet evolving operational requirements and to deliver services to Canadians that are secure, reliable, and user-centric. Building on findings and industry feedback obtained through prior engagement activities, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is establishing a structured Sovereign Cloud Qualification Process as an initial step to support future procurements. The Sovereign Cloud Qualification process is intended to: • Establish a standing entry point for Canadian-owned and -controlled businesses seeking to qualify to participate in sovereign cloud procurements • Enable Canada to collect information on available and emerging offerings to support market awareness and procurement planning • Provide a consistent, transparent, and accessible mechanism for industry engagement • This Notice of Planned Procurement does not constitute a commitment by Canada to issue any solicitation or to procure any services. 2. PROCESS OVERVIEW The Sovereign Cloud Qualification Process is supported by an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ). The ITQ defines the requirements for qualification, including: • Eligibility conditions • Submission requirements • Supporting documentation • Process instructions The qualification process serves as the entry point and a mandatory step for vendors to participate in current and future sovereign cloud procurement processes. Vendors that participate in the qualification process and meet the eligibility conditions defined in the ITQ will be considered as Qualified Respondents (QR) for participation in future sovereign cloud procurement opportunities. This qualification process is not a competitive procurement process and will not result in a contract award. It is intended solely to establish a list of qualified vendors for participation in future procurement activities. 3. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS Eligibility conditions details are defined in the ITQ (available in tab “Bidding Details” above). At a minimum, eligibility conditions include: - Confirmation of Respondent’s Canadian ownership and control, including parent companies. - Submission of a Value Proposition describing the respondent’s sovereign cloud offerings. 4. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE 4.1 Objective The objective of the Sovereign Cloud Services procurement stream is to strengthen Canada’s cloud posture by enabling and supporting solutions that advance Canadian control over data and services, and protection fro
How to bid
- 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).
- Open the notice on CanadaBuys and read the bid solicitation and any amendments.
- Submit your bid exactly as the solicitation instructs, before the closing date.