Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #2026010346
UBC Procurement of Reserved Cloud GPU Capacity for DRAI Project
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
2026010346
NAICS
518210
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking to procure reserved cloud GPU capacity and related services to support its Digital Research and Academic Infrastructure (DRAI) project. - Government Buyer: - University of British Columbia (UBC) - OEMs and Vendors: - TELUS Communications Inc. (only vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Reserved cloud GPU capacity - Associated cloud services to support DRAI - No specific GPU models, part numbers, or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Procurement is for a 36-month period - Process is governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Submissions must be made electronically via BC Bid or UBC's Bonfire portal
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. Submissions must be made electronically via BC Bid or through UBC's Bonfire portal. The procurement process is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).