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ALERT - Request for Proposal - Petabyte-Scale File Storage and Tape Backup Solution

ALERT
Published: Jul 31, 2026
Updated: Aug 1, 2026
Source: alberta_purchasing

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Software, Hardware and Network Infrastructure. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 27, 2026.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

ALERT is seeking Submissions for a dual-site, petabyte-scale enterprise file storage and tape backup solution to replace existing storage and tape library infrastructure at two Alberta datacentres. The solution must support large multimedia workloads, SMB file services, high availability, data protection, and ongoing backup and recovery operations. The scope includes enterprise file storage, LTO-10 tape libraries, backup software and licensing, tape media, ancillary hardware and software, installation, configuration, testing, training, and five-year manufacturer support. All submission requirements, technical particulars, evaluation criteria, pricing templates, timeline information, forms, instructions, deadlines, and process terms are set out in the attached RFS document. Proponents are responsible for reviewing the complete RFS, all appendices, and any addenda issued within the established addenda timeline before submitting a response. Additional Requirements: Delivery may be required to one or more locations within Alberta. Specific delivery location details will be confirmed with the selected Proponent during Stage II of the RFS process. Commodity Categories: Media storage devices, Tape drives, Network attached storage NAS device, Tape drive libraries, Computer servers Delivery Region: Alberta

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ALERT

ALERT has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 27, 2026. You have 57 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ALERT in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Sep 27, 2026
57 days remaining
Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English

Source

alberta_purchasing
alberta_purchasing
Official Source

Contracting Authority

ALERT
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