Tenders/Sovereign Cloud Invitation to Qualify

Sovereign Cloud Invitation to Qualify

Shared Services Canada (SSC)

Published: Sep 25, 2026

Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

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

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

NATIONAL SECURITY EXCEPTION In respect of all phases of the solicitation, SSC has invoked the National Security Exception (NSE). As such, this invocation exempts all phases of the procurement processes for sovereign cloud services from the application of all of Canada’s trade agreements, including the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (Article III(1)) and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (Article 801). 1. INTRODUCTION The Government of Canada (GC) is advancing its digital infrastructure and hosting capabilities to meet evolving operational requirements and to deliver services to Canadians that are secure, reliable, and user-centric. Building on findings and industry feedback obtained through prior engagement activities, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is establishing a structured Sovereign Cloud Qualification Process as an initial step to support future procurements. The Sovereign Cloud Qualification process is intended to: • Establish a standing entry point for Canadian-owned and -controlled businesses seeking to qualify to participate in sovereign cloud procurements • Enable Canada to collect information on available and emerging offerings to support market awareness and procurement planning • Provide a consistent, transparent, and accessible mechanism for industry engagement • This Notice of Planned Procurement does not constitute a commitment by Canada to issue any solicitation or to procure any services. 2. PROCESS OVERVIEW The Sovereign Cloud Qualification Process is supported by an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ). The ITQ defines the requirements for qualification, including: • Eligibility conditions • Submission requirements • Supporting documentation • Process instructions The qualification process serves as the entry point and a mandatory step for vendors to participate in current and future sovereign cloud procurement processes. Vendors that participate in the qualification process and meet the eligibil. UNSPSC: *Cloud-based software as a service *Cloud-based platform as a service *Cloud-based infrastructure as a service (*81162000 *81162100 *81162200). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Shared Services Canada (SSC) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services 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.