Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03287
Alberta Seeks SaaS Solution to Replace Vaccine Inventory Management System
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 25, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-03287
NAICS
541512
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS) in Alberta is seeking a modern SaaS solution to replace its current Alberta Vaccine Inventory Management System (VIMS): - The new system will manage the province's publicly funded vaccine and biologics inventory, valued at approximately $150 million annually - Key functions required include: - Vaccine and biologics ordering, distribution, storage, tracking, and reporting - Real-time visibility and accountability across the provincial supply chain - The solution must be delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) - The procurement is open and competitive, with no specific OEMs or vendors named - The contract duration is 37 months - The procurement is governed by the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) - Delivery and implementation are to occur within Alberta - Notable requirements: - Real-time supply chain visibility - Support for comprehensive provincial vaccine inventory management - SaaS delivery model
Government Buyer: - Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Alberta
Products/Services Requested: - SaaS solution for vaccine and biologics inventory management (no part numbers specified)
Unique Requirements: - Real-time, province-wide supply chain visibility - Management of high-value vaccine and biologics inventory - Compliance with international procurement agreements
Description
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is seeking to procure a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to replace the existing Alberta Vaccine Inventory Management System (VIMS). The new system will manage Alberta's publicly funded vaccine and biologics inventory, supporting vaccine ordering, distribution, storage, tracking, and reporting with real-time visibility and accountability. The contract duration is 37 months, starting from July 2, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding and the opportunity is available in Alberta.