Quebec SEAO #AI2026-03-24_Renouvellement_Datastream

This opportunity involves the renewal of a specialized financial database solution for Retraite Québec, a government agency under the Government of Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Retraite Québec (Government of Quebec) - OEMs and Vendors: - Refinitiv Canada Holding LTD (LSEG) is the sole OEM and solution provider - Products/Services Requested: - Datastream Financial Database Solution - Used for generating financial reports, tracking market performance, and monitoring pension plans and CDPQ products - Includes advanced analytics, pre-designed models for portfolio evaluation, economic scenario analysis, and financial projections - Classified under UNSPSC 43232307 (Data mining software) and NIGP 21 - G8 (IT hardware and software) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct contract award under Article 13 (4) of the Public Bodies Contracts Law (no public tender) - Delivery to 2600 boul. Laurier bureau 350, Québec, QC, G1V4T3, Canada - Solution is critical for supporting CDPQ pension plan oversight and financial analysis

This procurement is for the renewal of the Datastream solution, a financial database used for producing financial reports that track markets, the performance of certain pension plans, and products of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). The solution provides access to advanced analytical features, including pre-designed models to evaluate portfolio performance, economic scenarios, and financial projections. The contract is intended to be concluded directly under Article 13 (4) of the Public Bodies Contracts Law, as a call for tenders is considered not in the public interest.