Opportunity
CanadaBuys #UTM200333
University of Toronto VMware License Renewal RFQ, with Palo Alto Scope Discrepancy
Posted
October 09, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
UTM200333
NAICS
541519, 541512
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto is seeking quotations for a renewal opportunity with an inconsistent product scope. - Buyer: Governing Council of the University of Toronto. - OEMs named: VMware is identified in the description as the license-renewal OEM; Palo Alto is named in the notice title for firewall subscriptions and support renewal. - Requested items: VMware license renewal; the title also references Palo Alto firewall subscriptions and support renewal. The notice does not resolve this scope discrepancy. - No quantities, part numbers, or specific license models are provided. - Notable requirements: The estimated contract duration is 36 months. No specific start or end dates are stated. - Submission and document platforms named: University of Toronto Bonfire and MERX.
Description
The University of Toronto is conducting a request for quotation for VMWare license renewal. The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation, and an electronic auction is not anticipated. The estimated contract duration is 36 months. Submissions must be made electronically through University of Toronto Bonfire by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time; procurement documents are available through MERX, where registration fees may apply.