VMware Cloud Foundation License Procurement
Shared Services Canada · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Time Left to Bid
Closed
Basic information
- Reference number
- BPM025805/33562
- Issuing organization
- Shared Services Canada · Find award history →
- Government level
- Federal
- Solicitation type
- Information Technology
- Title
- VMware Cloud Foundation License Procurement
- Source
- CanadaBuys
- Source ID
- BPM025805/33562
Details
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Summary
Shared Services Canada is seeking quotations for a single VMware Cloud Foundation (v. 5) license. Multiple pre-selected IT vendors have been invited to submit proposals through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.
Description
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is issuing the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation No. BPM025805 for the purchase of VMware Cloud Foundation (v. 5) - license - 1 license - VCF-CLD-FND-5The following suppliers have been invited (appear in no particular order): CDW Canada Corp. Computacenter Canada Inc. Northern Micro Inc, a Pellera Company OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd 2529513 Ontario Inc. O/A Optovia PureLogic IT Solutions Inc. Rego Consulting Corporation Softchoice Corpora...
Dates
- Publication
- 2026/03/18 12:00:00 AM UTC
- Closing date
- 2026/03/26 11:45:00 PM UTC
Estimated value
$5K – $50K CAD
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Executive summary
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of a single VMware Cloud Foundation (v. 5) license (product code: VCF-CLD-FND-5). Nine pre-qualified suppliers have been invited to submit quotes. The document is bilingual (English and French) and specifies that all pricing must be provided in Canadian dollars (CAD) using the attached Annex K template. The RFQ appears to be a competitive procurement process with a defined supplier list, suggesting this is part of an established vendor management or standing offer arrangement.
Mandatory requirements
- 01Supplier must be one of the nine pre-qualified vendors listed in the RFQ
- 02All prices must be quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD)
- 03Pricing must be provided in the attached Annex K template
- 04Submission must be received by the deadline (March 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST)
- 05Quote must be for exactly 1 (one) VMware Cloud Foundation (v. 5) license with product code VCF-CLD-FND-5
Suggested win themes
- —Competitive pricing: Lead with aggressive but sustainable pricing given the standardized nature of the product and single-license quantity
- —Supply certainty: Emphasize immediate availability and reliable delivery of the license to minimize CMHC deployment timeline
- —License flexibility: Highlight favorable terms, perpetual license vs. subscription options, or bundled support offerings
- —Vendor stability: Reference your company's track record with CMHC or other Canadian federal clients for mission-critical infrastructure
- —Responsive service: Commit to rapid quote processing and minimal time-to-delivery for a simple SKU