University of Calgary - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Computing Services for Alberta Centre for Toxicology
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Software, Hardware and Laboratories. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 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. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
The University of Calgary (UCalgary) intends to award a service contract to Quintessential Computing Services (QCSI) for computing services assisting Alberta Government/Health (AG) and the Alberta Centre for Toxicology (ACFT). QCSI has been collaborating and providing services for ACFT and is funded by AG under an agreement between UCalgary and AG for over 10 years, they are an integral part of the success of the research in the field of Toxicology. QCSI developed a software program in 2015 to manage ACFT’s water testing (Water Lab Information System, WLIMS). The system was tailored to meet specific government-funded public health testing requirements, not an off-the-shelf solution. QCSI will continue to provide consistent and compatible computing results, maintenance and expertise for ACFT. QCSI is well versed in AG’s requirements relative to the services provided to ACFT.
WLIMS is jointly owned by QCSI and ACFT, with QCSI serving as the sole vendor authorized to provide maintenance services. It is UCalgary’s intention to establish a three-year agreement, with two one-year renewal options, with Quintessential Computing Services Inc.
Commodity Categories: Computer services, System or application programming management service
Delivery Region: Alberta
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on June 15, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About University of Calgary
University of Calgary has issued 98 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Health & Medical, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: June 16, 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.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by University of Calgary 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.
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