# CanadaBuys #202610002

VIA Rail Seeks Nationwide Cellular and Managed Mobility Services

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** December 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 202610002
**NAICS:** 517312, 517911

VIA Rail Canada Inc. is seeking suppliers for nationwide corporate mobile connectivity and managed mobility services.
- **Government buyer:** VIA Rail Canada Inc.; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- **Requested services:** A dual-supplier arrangement for cellular voice and data connectivity and related line-lifecycle services for VIA Rail’s corporate mobile fleet. The primary supplier will also provide managed mobility services across VIA Rail devices and lines, including those connected through the secondary supplier.
- **Managed mobility scope:** Basic device preparation; inventory management using Microsoft Intune and ServiceNow; device deployment, delivery, recovery, and secure storage; bilingual Level 1 support through VIA Rail’s existing Service Desk; device refresh planning and execution; and external billing monitoring.
- **Named organizations and platforms:** VIA Rail Canada Inc. is the buyer. Microsoft Intune and ServiceNow are named as inventory-management platforms. MERX is identified as the tender-document portal; fees may apply.
- **OEMs and quantities:** No cellular carrier, device OEM, specific device/product, part number, or quantity is specified.
- **Notable requirements:** The primary supplier’s mobility-management responsibilities extend to devices and lines served by both suppliers. Level 1 mobility support must be bilingual.
- **Period:** Estimated 36-month contract period; no start or end date, option years, or annual subscription is specified.

### Description

VIA Rail invites proposals for Canadian corporate cellular voice and data services and associated line-lifecycle connectivity services for its corporate mobile fleet across Canada, under a dual-supplier model. Both awarded suppliers will provide and manage connectivity and line-lifecycle services. The Primary Supplier will also provide managed mobility services across VIA Rail devices and lines, including device preparation, inventory management, deployment and recovery, bilingual Level 1 support, secure inventory storage, device refresh planning, and external billing monitoring. Bidding documents are available through MERX, where fees may apply.

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