Tenders/Emergency Extension Notice: 27IT123029 IBM Extension

Emergency Extension Notice: 27IT123029 IBM Extension

SOS - Secretary of State

Published: Nov 11, 2026

Updated: Nov 11, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software, Hardware, Cloud Services and IT support. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Illinois BidBuy, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This notice concerns an emergency extension for a contract related to IBM services, identified by Bid Solicitation # 27-350SOS-ITSOS-B-54854. The contracting authority is the Secretary of State (SOS) in Illinois, United States. The original procurement likely involved IT services or solutions provided by IBM. This extension indicates a continued need for these services, possibly due to ongoing projects, unforeseen circumstances, or delays in a new procurement process. The specific nature of the IBM services is not detailed but typically could include hardware maintenance, software support, cloud services, or IT consulting. Bidders or existing service providers should review the extension terms carefully. The extension aims to ensure continuity of essential IT operations managed by IBM for the SOS. Further details regarding the scope, duration, and terms of the extension would be available in the official solicitation documents. This is a critical measure to maintain uninterrupted IT support for the Illinois Secretary of State's office.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on November 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About SOS - Secretary of State

SOS - Secretary of State has issued 139 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Illinois BidBuy. Most recent publication: November 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Illinois BidBuy to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by SOS - Secretary of State in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

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