Opportunity
CanadaBuys #DT-DH-0069-MB
Procurement of Managed VPN Service for Drug Program Information Network (DPIN)
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
DT-DH-0069-MB
NAICS
518210, 541513, 541519
Shared Health Inc. is initiating a competitive procurement for a managed VPN service to support the Drug Program Information Network (DPIN). - Government Buyer: - Shared Health Inc. (Canadian healthcare organization) - Products/Services Requested: - Managed VPN service for secure connectivity supporting DPIN - No specific product part numbers or quantities provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Open, competitive bidding process - Electronic submission of bids via Bonfire and Merx platforms - Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) - Service must support the operational needs of the DPIN - No hardware or software products specified; focus is on managed service delivery
Description
This solicitation is for a VPN managed service to support the Drug Program Information Network (DPIN). The contract is to be awarded through a competitive open bidding process. The estimated contract period is zero months with a proposed start date of September 28, 2026. Bidders must submit responses electronically via Bonfire, and documents are also available on Merx. The procurement is governed by Canadian trade agreements including CFTA and CETA.