Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03356
AESO Solicitation for Oracle and Microsoft Database Administration Services
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-03356
NAICS
541512, 541519, 518210
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking proposals for comprehensive database administration services to support its critical IT infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), Calgary, Alberta, Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - Oracle (Oracle Database, Exadata Cloud@Customer, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) - Microsoft (SQL Server, Azure) - Products/Services Requested: - Database administration services for: - Oracle Database (Legacy and Modern) - Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) - Microsoft SQL Server - Microsoft Azure - ERP/database applications programming - Database design - Management system software maintenance - Database management as a service - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with updated cyber security certification responses - Adherence to the Buy Canadian Policy - Five-year contract duration (60 months) - Open and competitive procurement process
Description
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking one or more partners to provide database administration (DBA) services for a period of up to five years starting February 2027. The services cover platforms including Oracle Database (Legacy and Modern), Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure. The contract duration is 60 months with a proposed start date of August 10, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding and the opportunity is available in Alberta.