Opportunity
Merx #2026-ITT-03
Assiniboine College Solicitation for Dell PowerStore 500T Network Storage Solution
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
2026-ITT-03
NAICS
541512
Assiniboine College in Manitoba is seeking bids for a Dell PowerStore 500T network storage solution and associated software and services. - Government Buyer: - Assiniboine College (Manitoba, Canada) - OEM Highlight: - Dell is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products Requested: - 1x Dell PowerStore 500T appliance (Part Number: DELL_POWERSTORESV_AMER_VI_2) - Includes 192GB Appliance DIMM, 3.84TB NVMe SED NON-FIPS SSD drives, PowerStore Base SW, power supplies, cables, and installation kits - 1x Dell EMC AppSync for PowerStore (Part Number: 210-BEGM) - AppSync software, perpetual license, and 12 months of software maintenance - 1x Dell Private Cloud (Part Number: 210-BRZN) - Automation Platform Base, Orchestrator License (1 instance), and 36-month subscription - Services Requested: - 36 months hardware parts only warranty for PowerStore 500T - 36 months extended ProSupport Plus with 4-hour mission critical service - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be authorized Canadian Dell resellers - Pricing must be in Canadian dollars - All goods must be delivered by June 30, 2026 - Contract awarded to the lowest compliant bidder - Delivery Location: - Primary delivery to 1430 Victoria Ave East, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada (Victoria Avenue East campus) - Other Assiniboine College campuses mentioned for context: North Hill campus (Brandon), Parkland campus (Dauphin), Winnipeg campus
Description
Assiniboine College is inviting bids through an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the supply and delivery of Dell Network Storage Infrastructure. The procurement involves providing the specified network storage hardware and software as detailed in the ITT particulars. Bids must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2026, with a question deadline of April 23, 2026. The contract requires delivery of all goods by June 30, 2026, and includes standard terms and conditions as well as warranty and support obligations.