Opportunity
Merx #2026-047-AM
Toronto Metropolitan University Solicits 20-Year Dark Fiber Lease for MAN IRU Connection
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
2026-047-AM
NAICS
517311
Toronto Metropolitan University is seeking proposals for a 20-year lease to provide dark fiber for a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) IRU connection at its new location at 2 Queen Street East, Toronto. - Government Buyer: - Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - Contracting office at 1 Dundas St West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON - Products/Services Requested: - 20-year lease of dark fiber for MAN IRU connection - Service to be delivered at 2 Queen Street East, Toronto - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate capability and resources to deliver dark fiber services - Mandatory submission of project scope and proposal acknowledgement - Evaluation based on project scope, proposal acknowledgement, and price - Procurement governed by BPS Procurement Directive, CFTA, CETA, and Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement - Procurement documents available via MERX portal (registration required)
Description
Toronto Metropolitan University is soliciting proposals from qualified proponents to provide dark fiber for a new lease location at 2 Queen Street East. The procurement involves a 20-year lease agreement for the dark fiber connection. Proposals must demonstrate the capability and resources to fulfill the project scope. Submissions are to be made electronically by June 5, 2026, and will be evaluated based on mandatory criteria and price.