Technology and Innovation - Pre-qualification Request - Sovereign Compute Environment - Pre-Qualification Request (PQR)
About This Opportunity
Services contract by Technology and Innovation (Canada): Technology and Innovation. construction & civil works. Submission deadline May 2026.
This is a services contract in the construction and civil works, information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.
Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, 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 construction and civil works 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
NOTE* - E-Submission Intake Period 10.
This Pre-Qualification Request invites Proponents, working independently or as a Proponent Team, to provide the capabilities necessary to leverage AI for generating actionable insights to address complex challenges, including across ministries and public bodies. The Sovereign Compute Environment will support decision-making by senior leadership within the Province, including the Deputy Minister of Executive Council (DMEC), the Senior Deputy Minister of Operations (SDMO), the Corporate Operating Officer Committee (COOC), and the Continuous Improvement Cabinet Committee (CICC).
Proponents may become pre-qualified in one or more of the following categories as part of this Sovereign Compute Environment PQR:
Category A: Sovereign Compute
Category B: AI Solutions
Category C: Analytics and Analysis
Prequalified Contractors will be eligible to respond to Statements of Work issued under this PQR that support and advance the Sovereign Compute Environment for the Province. The Sovereign Compute Environment must use domestically controlled software, AI models, and platforms, which are measures the Province considers necessary to protect the privacy of individuals, safeguard the confidentiality of individual records, maintain public order and safety, and protect the essential security interests of Alberta.
Access to and interpretation of data will be restricted to Contractor resources physically residing in Canada and Alberta, as required, holding security clearances appropriate to the scope of each Statement of Work.
Pre-Qualified Contractors will be expected maintain security standards, including control of access to data and other information, in accordance with the Province's policies, directives and guidelines, and consistent with the highest standards of business practice in the industry for data and information security.
Commodity Categories: Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Computer Equipment and Accessories, Software, Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services, Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services, Statistics
Delivery Region: Alberta
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on March 18, 2026. Last refreshed 14 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Technology and Innovation
Technology and Innovation has issued 116 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 31 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Technology and Innovation 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 Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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