British Columbia BCBid #227952

Extension of Master Telecommunication Services Agreements for Digital Facilities – British Columbia

The Ministry of Citizens' Services in British Columbia is announcing an interim extension of its Master Telecommunication Services Agreements (MTSA) for Digital Facilities Telecommunications Services. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Citizens' Services, Government of British Columbia - Network Connectivity Services Branch manages data connectivity for ~1000 offices and public sector organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Continuity of digital telecommunications services, including: - Internet - Local Area Network (LAN) - Wide Area Network (WAN) - Wi-Fi - Satellite - Remote access - Domain Name System (DNS) - IP Address Management (IPAM) - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Extension is to ensure uninterrupted service while a new procurement process is developed - Procurement approach is being updated to comply with trade law obligations - Vendors are advised to monitor BC Bid for future opportunities; no response is required at this stage

Description

The Ministry of Citizens' Services intends to extend the term of the current Master Telecommunication Services Agreements (MTSA) on an interim basis to ensure continuity of Digital Facilities Telecommunications Services while a new procurement process is completed. The Network Connectivity Services Branch manages data connectivity for approximately 1000 offices and public sector organizations across British Columbia. The procurement approach is being updated to comply with trade law obligations, delaying the solicitation process, with a new solicitation expected around December 2026 and contracts initiated by mid-February 2027. Vendors are advised to monitor BC Bid for further information and hold questions until the solicitation is posted.

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