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Data Center Hosting Services
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI) is seeking proposals for Data Center Hosting Services as outlined in Request for Proposal #305-332-025. The organization aims to partner with a highly qualified supplier that has substantial experience in providing data center services. The core objective is to obtain flexible managed IT services, including virtualization, where the supplier will manage all necessary virtualized infrastructure and deliver additional services as specified in the proposal documents.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
- Name: Marine Atlantic Inc.
- Location: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Primary Contact: Allison Oliver
- Email: [email protected]
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Experience: Significant experience in providing data center services.
- Service Offerings: Ability to provide flexible managed IT services, including virtualization.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the MERX EBS platform; submissions via fax, email, or other methods will not be considered.
- Timeliness: Proposals must be received by the specified closing date and time; late submissions will not be accepted.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
The supplier should possess the following technical skills:
- Expertise in virtualization technologies and infrastructure management.
- Ability to provide comprehensive managed IT services.
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in data center operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, the following qualifications may provide a competitive advantage:
- Additional certifications in data center management or IT service management (e.g., ISO, CMMI).
- Experience with similar projects or clients in the transportation or maritime sectors.
- Advanced capabilities in emerging technologies related to data center operations.
Bidders are encouraged to review the full RFP documents available on the MERX platform for comprehensive details and to ensure compliance with all submission requirements.
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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
002
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
June 23, 2026
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