Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BC2026010346
UBC Solicitation for Reserved Cloud GPU Capacity and Associated Services
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 09, 2026
Identifier
BC2026010346
NAICS
518210
This opportunity involves the University of British Columbia's procurement for cloud GPU capacity and related services: - Government Buyer: - University of British Columbia (UBC) - OEMs and Vendors: - TELUS Communications Inc. (explicitly named as OEM/vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Reserved cloud GPU capacity - Associated services to support the Digital Research and Academic Infrastructure (DRAI) project - No specific GPU models, part numbers, or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Contract duration is 36 months - Full tender details and eligibility requirements are available via a third-party site - TELUS is identified as the intended vendor, suggesting a sole-source or preferred arrangement
Description
The University of British Columbia intends to enter into a purchase agreement with TELUS Communications Inc. for reserved cloud GPU capacity in support of the Digital Research and Academic Infrastructure (DRAI) project, including associated services. The contract duration is estimated to be 36 months. Bidders may need an account on a third-party site to view and/or bid on this tender. The procurement is open and details are accessible free of charge on CanadaBuys.