Renewal of Extended Support for IBM z/OS 2.4 Operating System - STI
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the renewal of extended support for the IBM z/OS 2.4 operating system, managed by the Ville de Montréal's Service des technologies de l'information (STI). The procurement falls under the category of IT hardware and software, specifically computer software licenses. The procurement method is a negotiated contract, based on specific articles of the relevant procurement regulations (Article 573.3 par. 2°(LCV), 938 par. 2°(CM), 112.4 par. 2°(CMM), 105.4 par. 2°(CMQ), 101.1 par. 2°(STC)). The rationale provided indicates that this approach is justified by the possibility of demonstrating a sole-supplier situation. This implies that the Ville de Montréal has identified IBM or an authorized reseller as the only viable provider for this specific extended support service for their z/OS 2.4 operating system. The contract's objective is to ensure the continued operational integrity, security, and maintenance of critical IT infrastructure that relies on this particular IBM operating system. The Ville de Montréal is seeking to secure uninterrupted service and technical assistance for its essential systems, underscoring the importance of this specialized software support for its technological operations.
This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software and Hardware. 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.
Description
Original language: FrenchCategories: G8 - Matériel informatique et logiciel; Licences de logiciels informatiques. Procurement method: Contrat de gré à gré. Rationale: Article573.3 par. 2°(LCV), 938 par. 2°(CM), 112.4 par. 2°(CMM), 105.4 par. 2°(CMQ), 101.1 par. 2°(STC) - Possibilité de démontrer qu’il s’agit d’une situation de fournisseur unique. Contracting authority: Ville de Montréal - Service des technologies de l'information
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Quebec SEAO and was originally published on March 6, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 20260306145809. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ville de Montréal - Service des technologies de l'information
Ville de Montréal - Service des technologies de l'information has issued 40 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 40 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Quebec SEAO. Most recent publication: March 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
IBM CANADA LIMITÉE was awarded the contract for CA$31,292. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 Quebec SEAO to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 20260306145809 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to IBM CANADA LIMITÉE. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ville de Montréal - Service des technologies de l'information in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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