Tenders/Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness and Migration Planning

Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness and Migration Planning

Government of Ontario

Published: Nov 2, 2026

Updated: Nov 3, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Cybersecurity. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Ontario Tenders Portal, 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

This tender, originating from Canada and available through Ontario's Jaggaer portal, focuses on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness and Migration Planning. The contracting authority is seeking expert consultancy services to prepare for the transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards. This is a strategic IT security procurement. Typical requirements for this tender would include a thorough assessment of the current cryptographic infrastructure, identification of vulnerabilities to quantum computing attacks, development of a comprehensive PQC migration roadmap, and potentially pilot implementation of PQC solutions. Bidders should possess deep expertise in cryptography, cybersecurity, risk assessment, and strategic IT planning. The goal is to ensure the organization's data and systems remain secure in the future, anticipating the threat posed by quantum computers to existing encryption methods. The services will guide the organization's readiness and migration strategy.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Ontario Tenders Portal and was originally published on November 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Government of Ontario

Government of Ontario has issued 465 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 74 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Ontario Tenders Portal. Most recent publication: November 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

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

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 Ontario Tenders Portal to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.