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Virtual Machine (VM) Hosting Solutions for Fleet Operations

Virtual Machine (VM) Hosting Solutions for Fleet Operations

Description

Marine Atlantic Inc. Request for Proposal #305-322-025 – Supply of Mattresses and Mattress Covers Marine Atlantic Inc. (“MAI”) invites offers from Suppliers for prospective proponents to submit proposals for a new Virtual Machine (VM) hosting solution The Supplier shall assess the existing Cisco UCS Platforms and associated hardware and provide and deliver a reliable virtualization solution that meets MAI’s requirements Marine Atlantic reserves the right to accept quotations in whole or in part. The lowest or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted. The closing for receipt of quotations will be 14:00 pm Atlantic Time, December 23, 2025. Materials MUST be received to Marine Atlantic facility before March 31, 2026 All documents related to the above noted procurement will only be available through the Merx electronic Bid Submission website. Quotations must be submitted by electronic means using the MERX EBS. This will be the only method of responses accepted for consideration. Quotations will not be considered if submitted by fax, email or other open forms of communication. Quotations must be received by the closing date and hour. Late Quotations will not be considered. Marine Atlantic Inc. Demande de propositions n° 305-322-025 – Fourniture de matelas et de housses de matelas Marine Atlantic Inc. (« MAI ») invite les fournisseurs potentiels à soumettre des propositions pour une nouvelle solution d'hébergement de machines virtuelles (VM). Le fournisseur doit évaluer les plateformes Cisco UCS existantes et le matériel associé, puis fournir et livrer une solution de virtualisation fiable qui répond aux exigences de MAI. Marine Atlantic se réserve le droit d'accepter les soumissions en tout ou en partie. La soumission la plus basse ou toute autre soumission ne sera pas nécessairement acceptée. La date limite de réception des soumissions est fixée au 23 décembre 2025 à 14 h, heure de l'Atlantique. Les documents DOIVENT être reçus par Marine Atlantic avant le 31 mars 2026. Tous les documents relatifs à l'appel d'offres susmentionné seront uniquement disponibles sur le site web de soumission électronique des offres Merx. Les soumissions doivent être envoyées par voie électronique à l'aide du système MERX EBS. Il s'agit de la seule méthode de réponse acceptée. Les soumissions envoyées par fax, e-mail ou tout autre moyen de communication ouvert ne seront pas prises en considération. Les soumissions doivent être reçues avant la date et l'heure limites. Les soumissions tardives ne seront pas prises en considération. Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

Quick Summary

Marine Atlantic Inc. is seeking proposals for a new Virtual Machine (VM) hosting solution to support its fleet operations. The supplier will need to assess the current Cisco UCS platforms and related hardware and provide a reliable virtualization solution that meets Marine Atlantic's requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the MERX platform by December 23, 2025.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in IT infrastructure and virtualization solutions with experience in Cisco UCS platforms should bid.

VirtualizationIT InfrastructureCloud HostingData Center SolutionsMarine Operations Technology
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
MX-443769066409
Solicitation Number
305-322-025
Publication Date
Nov 28, 2025
Closing Date
Dec 23, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding

Trade Agreements

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Contracting Entity

Marine Atlantic

65 Memorial Drive

North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Contact

Stephanie Pothier

spothier@marine-atlantic.ca

902-794-5825