Renewal of Oracle Database Maintenance

This tender concerns the renewal of maintenance services for Oracle databases. The procurement falls under the category of G8 - IT Hardware and Software, specifically for IT software licenses. The contracting authority for this tender is the Ville de Longueuil (City of Longueuil). The procurement method specified is a negotiated contract (contrat de gré à gré), indicating that the city has likely engaged in direct negotiations with a specific supplier. The rationale provided for this method is cited as 'ArticleAutre disposition - Précisez à l’étape Description,' which translates to 'Other provision - Specify in the Description stage.' This suggests there are specific justifications or conditions outlined elsewhere in the tender documentation that permit the use of a negotiated procedure rather than an open competitive bidding process. The scope of work involves ensuring the continued support, updates, and technical assistance for the Oracle database systems utilized by the Ville de Longueuil. This is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity, security, and performance of the city's critical IT infrastructure that relies on these databases. The renewal of this maintenance agreement is essential to prevent service disruptions and to ensure access to vendor support for any issues that may arise with the Oracle software.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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