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What is "26-0154 - Internet Service Provider (ISP) Market Share Data Service"?

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**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement:** The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) intends to contract a data service that provides Internet Service Provider (ISP) market share data to monitor competition in the Canadian Internet services market.
- **Scope & Objectives:** The contractor will independently collect and compile residential ISP subscriber market share data at a granular level (Forward Sortation Area) and provide analysis for market intelligence and policy monitoring. The service includes building an online dashboard for data visualization, monthly updates, and privacy compliance. The contract includes one firm year with three optional one-year extensions.
- **Contract Type & Estimated Value:** The estimated value of the contract, including optional extensions, is $1,000,000 (excluding GST/HST).

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
- **Contact Details:** Gan-Ochir Battumur at Approvisionnements-Procurements@crtc.gc.ca.
- **Important Dates:** 
  - Posted: December 17, 2025
  - Submission Due: January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
  - Contract Performance Period: February 14, 2026, to February 13, 2027.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications:** Data compliance with Canadian privacy laws.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** 
  - Ability to collect and compile ISP subscriber market share data across Canada.
  - Minimum geographic granularity of Forward Sortation Area (FSA).
  - Must track at least 200 ISPs, including various technologies (DSL, fibre, cable, etc.) and brands.
  - Monthly data updates and historical data availability (at least 36 months).
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Data must cover all of Canada, including specific areas defined by the CRTC, First Nations reserves, and rural/urban distinctions.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Capabilities Needed:** 
  - An online dashboard accessible via Microsoft Power BI or equivalent for an unlimited number of users.
  - Ability to separate ISP data by brand, technology, and geographic areas as specified by the Departments.
- **Deliverables & Performance Standards:** 
  - Monthly updates within six weeks of the previous month-end.
  - Dashboard live within five business days of contract execution.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** Supplier’s solution must demonstrate accuracy comparable to CRTC datasets, provide sample data for evaluation, and maintain privacy compliance.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have Certifications:** Previous experience working with CRTC or similar regulatory bodies.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience in providing similar data services with a proven methodology for accurate data collection.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on their ability to meet technical, performance, and delivery requirements. 
- **Past Performance:** Experience and past success in similar projects will be considered favorable in the evaluation process.

This structured summary presents an overview of the opportunity, allowing prospective suppliers to assess their eligibility and alignment with CRTC's requirements.

Question 2

When did this opportunity close?

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This opportunity closed on January 7, 2026. The page is kept for historical reference and research purposes.

Question 3

Why is this closed opportunity still available to view?

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This historical contract listing is preserved for research purposes. Contractors can use past solicitation data to understand requirements, pricing trends, and prepare for similar future opportunities from Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

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Will this contract be re-solicited in the future?

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