Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-2054
Alberta Vaccine Inventory Management System (VIMS) Replacement SaaS Solution RFP
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 25, 2026
Identifier
26-2054
NAICS
541511, 541512
The Government of Alberta's Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS) is seeking a modern replacement for its Alberta Vaccine Inventory Management System (VIMS): - The new solution must be a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform - Scope includes comprehensive management of vaccine and biologics inventory: - Ordering, distribution, storage, tracking, and reporting - Real-time visibility and accountability across the supply chain - Estimated annual value of managed inventory is approximately $150 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open and competitive - Contract duration is 37 months - The system must support healthcare administration and inventory management functions - No attachments or detailed product specifications are provided - Place of performance and contracting office is the Ministry's office in Edmonton, Alberta
Description
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is seeking proposals to replace the Alberta Vaccine Inventory Management System (VIMS) with a new SaaS solution. The system will manage Alberta's vaccine and biologics inventory, valued at approximately $150 million annually. The new system will support vaccine ordering, distribution, storage, tracking, and reporting with real-time visibility and accountability across the supply chain. The contract duration is 37 months, starting on July 2, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding under WTO GPA trade agreements.