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Data Center Hosting Services

Marine Atlantic
MERX Posted: May 15, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI) is seeking proposals for Data Center Hosting Services through Request for Proposal #305-332-025. The primary objective is to partner with a highly qualified supplier that can provide comprehensive managed IT services, including virtualization and management of necessary virtualized infrastructure. The supplier will need to demonstrate significant experience in delivering data center services and flexibility in service offerings to meet MAI's operational needs.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

  • Organization Name: Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI)
  • Location: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Primary Contact: Allison Oliver
  • Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory criteria to be eligible:

  • Experience: Significant experience in providing data center services.
  • Service Flexibility: Ability to offer flexible managed IT services, including virtualization.
  • Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the MERX EBS platform; submissions via fax, email, or other means will not be considered.
  • Timeliness: Proposals must be received by the specified closing date and time; late submissions will be disqualified.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess the following technical capabilities:

  • Expertise in virtualization technologies and managed IT services.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure management and data center operations.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria that may include:

  • Technical approach and capability.
  • Past performance and relevant experience.
  • Price competitiveness.
  • The evaluation will not necessarily favor the lowest bid; MAI reserves the right to accept proposals in whole or in part.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications may enhance a bidder's competitiveness:

  • Preferred certifications in relevant IT and data center management standards.
  • Experience with similar projects or clients, particularly in the maritime or transportation sectors.

This summary encapsulates the essential information for potential bidders to assess their fit for the Data Center Hosting Services opportunity with Marine Atlantic Inc.

Due Date
August 14, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
305-332-025

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Marine Atlantic Inc. Request for Proposal #305-332-025 Data Center Hosting Services Marine Atlantic Inc. (“MAI”) invites offers from suppliers for Data Center Hosting Services. Marine Atlantic Inc. (“MAI”) is seeking a professional and highly qualified business partner to provide Data Center Hosting services. The supplier will have significant experience in providing data center services. The Supplier shall offer flexible solutions for managed IT services including Virtualization, where the Supplier will provide and manage all necessary virtualized infrastructure along with additional services and requirements as stated in the Deliverables. Marine Atlantic reserves the right to accept proposals in whole or in part. The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted. The closing for receipt of quotations will be 14:00 pm Atlantic Time, June 9, 2026. All documents related to the above noted procurement will only be available through the Merx electronic Bid Submission website. Proposals must be submitted by electronic means using the MERX EBS. This will be the only method of responses accepted for consideration. Proposals will not be considered if submitted by fax, email or other open forms of communication. Proposals must be received by the closing date and time. Late proposals will not be considered. Marine Atlantique Inc. Demande de proposition 305-332-025 – Services d’hébergement de centres de données Marine Atlantique S.C.C. (« MA ») invite les fournisseurs à présenter des offres de services d’hébergement de centres de données. Marine Atlantique S.C.C. (« MA ») recherche un partenaire commercial professionnel et hautement qualifié pour fournir des services d’hébergement de centres de données. Le fournisseur devra avoir une expérience appréciable dans la fourniture de services de centres de données. Le fournisseur doit offrir des solutions flexibles de services informatiques gérés, notamment la virtualisation pour fournir et gérer toute l’infrastructure virtualisée nécessaire ainsi que les services et les autres éléments exigés qui sont énoncés dans les produits livrables. Marine Atlantique se réserve le droit d’accepter des offres en tout ou en partie. L’offre la plus basse ou toute autre offre ne sera pas nécessairement acceptée. La date limite de réception des devis est fixée au 9 juin 2026 à 14 h (heure de l’Atlantique). Les documents relatifs à l’approvisionnement décrit ci-dessus seront accessibles uniquement sur le site Web Merx d’envoi de soumission électronique. Les propositions doivent être envoyées au moyen de la fonction de soumission électronique sur MERX. Cette méthode de réponse est la seule acceptée. Les propositions soumises par télécopie, par courriel ou par d’autres formes ouvertes de communication, ne seront pas prises en considération. Les propositions doivent être reçues avant la date et l’heure de clôture. Les propositions reçues après la date et l’heure limite ne seront pas prises en considération. Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

closed

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement Category

Services

Reference Number

MX-444021155771

Amendment Number

003

Contracting Entity

Marine Atlantic

Contact Name

Allison Oliver

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+19027945375

Organization City

North Sydney

Organization Province / State

Nova Scotia

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

August 14, 2026

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