Meridian Bluecielo License

This procurement relates to the acquisition of a license for Meridian Bluecielo software. The contracting authority is Réseau de Transport Métropolitain (EXO), the metropolitan transportation network. The procurement method is a direct award contract, also known as a negotiated contract ('contrat de gré à gré'). The rationale provided for this method indicates 'Other provision - Specify in the Description stage,' suggesting that specific circumstances or justifications, detailed elsewhere, permit a direct award rather than a public tender. This could be due to the specialized nature of the software, existing vendor relationships, or specific operational requirements of EXO. The Meridian Bluecielo software is likely a critical component for EXO's operations, possibly related to asset management, maintenance, planning, or operational control systems within the public transportation sector. The direct award implies that EXO has identified a specific need that can only be met by this particular license, or that the conditions outlined in the relevant regulations allow for this procurement approach. Further details on the specific justification would be available in the full tender documentation.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Software and Fleet Management. 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 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.