# CanadaBuys #BPM026644/34939

Red Hat Enterprise Linux License Renewal for Shared Services Canada

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM026644/34939
**NAICS:** 511210

Shared Services Canada is seeking proposals for the renewal of Red Hat Enterprise Linux software licenses and support.
- Government Buyer:
  - Shared Services Canada
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Red Hat (OEM)
  - Eligible Supply Arrangement Holders and Class-1 Resellers (vendors)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription licenses
    - Quantity: 172
    - Includes maintenance and support
- Notable Requirements:
  - Only pre-qualified suppliers with issued supply arrangements may participate
  - Procurement is under Software Licensing Supply Arrangements (SLSA) # EN578-232335/078/SMS
  - Competitive selective tendering method
  - No security requirements specified
  - Governed by multiple trade agreements
  - Responses accepted in English or French

### Description

Shared Services Canada is seeking to renew procurement of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Licences and Maintenance & Support under Software Licensing Supply Arrangements (SLSA). The procurement involves subscription licenses for 172 units with a contract duration of 12 months. Only pre-qualified suppliers with issued supply arrangements are eligible to participate. The procurement method is competitive selective tendering, and the solicitation is open to specific Supply Arrangement Holders and Class-1 Resellers.

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