Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #20161131
STM Solicitation for SMS Broadcasting and Chat SaaS Platforms
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
20161131
NAICS
518210, 541512
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is initiating a procurement for advanced communication platforms to enhance its messaging capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Société de transport de Montréal (STM) - Products/Services Requested: - SMS Broadcasting Platform: - Must be accessible via REST Web API - Includes a web management and configuration portal - Capable of handling at least 70,000 SMS messages per day - Minimum throughput of 100 SMS per second - SMS/MMS Chat Platform (SaaS): - Provided as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution - Ergonomic web interface for user access - Capable of handling at least 2,000 chat messages per day - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Platforms must be able to support high message volumes and throughput - Vendors must have operated similar platforms for at least two years with two different clients - Compliance with the Charte de la langue française is required - Authorization from the Autorité des marchés publics (AMP) may be required - No territorial restrictions for vendors; open to all qualified suppliers - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to all qualified providers of such platforms.
Description
The Société de transport de Montréal is seeking to procure two solutions: a SMS broadcasting platform accessible via a REST Web API with a web management and configuration portal, and a SMS/MMS chat platform provided as SaaS with an ergonomic web interface. The platforms must handle a minimum of 2000 chat messages per day and 70,000 SMS messages per day with a speed of 100 SMS/sec. The contract duration is 48 months with two additional 12-month options. The procurement is open without territorial restrictions and requires compliance with specific technical and legal conditions.