Renewal of CA Technologies Authentication Solution Licenses and Technical Support

This tender concerns the renewal of licenses for the CA Technologies authentication solution, along with the associated technical support. The procurement falls under Category G8, which covers IT hardware and software, specifically authentication server software. Santé Québec, the contracting authority, has opted for a procurement method involving a mandated purchase or a consortium of organizations. This suggests that the renewal is being managed through an existing framework agreement or a cooperative purchasing initiative involving multiple public sector entities. The CA Technologies authentication solution is critical for Santé Québec's operations, likely ensuring secure access to sensitive health information and systems. The renewal of licenses is essential to maintain the continuity of these services and ensure compliance with security standards. The inclusion of technical support in the tender indicates a need for ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and potential updates to the authentication software. This comprehensive approach ensures that the solution remains operational, secure, and supported by the vendor. The procurement method implies that Santé Québec is leveraging established purchasing mechanisms to obtain these essential IT services efficiently, potentially benefiting from aggregated purchasing power or pre-negotiated terms.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Software and Cybersecurity. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.