# Quebec SEAO #20180802

Université McGill Cohesity backup software license renewal and support

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 20180802
**NAICS:** 541519

Université McGill is seeking to renew software and support for its existing backup environment.
- **Buyer:** Université McGill (McGill University); no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- **OEMs named:** **Cohesity** and **Veritas** (identified in the notice as the former name associated with the software).
- **Products and services:** Renewal of Cohesity software licenses, plus maintenance and break/fix technical support for the existing backup environment. No part numbers or quantities are provided.
- **Notable requirements:** Support is intended to help maintain the availability, reliability, and restoration capacity of critical IT systems and data.
- **Estimated value:** CAD 2.5 million, approximately USD 1.7–1.9 million.
- **Performance period:** 36 months, excluding options.

### Description

McGill University is seeking to renew Cohesity software licenses, formerly Veritas, for its existing backup environment. The procurement also includes associated maintenance and break/fix technical support services. The stated contract duration is 36 months, excluding options. The notice lists an estimated contract value of CAD 2,500,000.

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