Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20130651
Procurement of Cisco Network Infrastructure for Connected Vehicle Research
Posted
March 12, 2026
Respond By
March 21, 2026
Identifier
20130651
NAICS
541512
Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) is initiating a procurement for advanced network infrastructure to support research in connected and inter-connected vehicles. - Government Buyer: - Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), a Canadian public university - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco (all products requested are Cisco-branded) - Products/Services Requested: - Cisco server for artificial intelligence and data capture - Cisco core network switch for laboratory infrastructure - Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points for high-speed wireless connectivity - Cisco Meraki sensors for environmental and operational monitoring - Notable Requirements: - Infrastructure must simulate a secure, professional-grade network environment for vehicle research - All products must be Cisco-branded; no substitutions indicated - Intended for laboratory use in research on connected vehicles - Contract Details: - Estimated duration: 36 months - Procurement governed by Canadian and EU trade agreements (CFTA, CETA)
Description
L’Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) is seeking to acquire an integrated network platform for research in connected and inter-connected vehicles, including servers, switches, wireless access points, and sensors from Cisco. The infrastructure aims to simulate a secure professional-level network environment for vehicle research. Functional requirements include servers for AI and data capture, a core network switch, a laboratory network for connected vehicles, Wi-Fi 7 access points, and Meraki sensors. The contract duration is estimated at 36 months. The procurement is conducted under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).