CanadaBuys #BC6209

ICBC Direct Procurement of Oracle Licensing, Leasing, and Services for Exadata Appliances

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is seeking to directly procure Oracle licensing, leasing, and professional services for its Oracle X11 Exadata appliances and database migration needs. - Government Buyer: - Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Oracle Canada ULC (OEM and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Oracle licensing for X11 Exadata appliances - Leasing of Oracle X11 Exadata hardware - Professional services for database migration and support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Oracle is identified as the only vendor capable of providing these services due to proprietary technology and deep integration with ICBC’s infrastructure - Alternatives are considered incompatible with existing systems - The notice allows for objections from parties able to provide substantiated alternative solutions

Description

ICBC intends to award contracts directly to Oracle Canada ULC for the licensing, leasing, and professional services required to support Oracle X11 Exadata appliances and database migration, in accordance with existing agreements. Oracle is the only vendor capable of delivering these services due to its proprietary technology and deep integration within ICBC’s infrastructure, making alternatives incompatible and potentially disruptive. Interested parties may submit objections to this decision by September 22, 2025, citing specific reasons. The contract duration details are included in the description above.

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