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Technology and Innovation - Request for Quotes - NCC APC Ultra Service…

Closed 25 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC

Official notice

IT fit 60 APC Ultra service likely hardware maintenance, small shop could bid if IT support.

Our call:

AI workability

Bid call: NO_GO The tender is a brand-specific renewal of an APC maintenance plan with no substitutions accepted. Our shop lacks authorized APC service delivery capability, and the core work is physical and human-delivered. AI can only assist with bid paperwork, not the service itself. Without an authorized APC partner, this is not winnable or deliverable.

DeliverableModeAI shareHoursNotes
Bid preparation and compliance package
Prepare the RFQ response, confirm e-submission through the Alberta Purchasing Connection, draft compliance statements, and assemble required forms. 		ai assisted 70% 20 AI can draft and check compliance quickly, but a human must review and submit the bid.
Brand authorization and eligibility verification
Verify and secure authorization to supply APC Ultra Service maintenance, including confirming no-substitution compliance. 		human only 10% 10 AI can research, but only an authorized APC provider or reseller can satisfy the brand-specific requirement.
Maintenance plan delivery and support
Deliver the APC Ultra Service maintenance plan over 11 months, including on-site repairs, parts, monitoring, and technical support. 		human only 5% 200 Core work is physical and requires certified technicians; AI can only assist with scheduling and documentation.
Contract administration and reporting
Manage contract milestones, service reports, invoicing, and client communication during the contract period. 		ai assisted 60% 30 AI can automate reporting and reminders, but a human must handle legal and financial accountability.

Risks

  • high Brand-specific no-substitution clause prevents our shop from bidding unless we are an authorized APC provider.
    Mitigation: Confirm authorized reseller status or partner with an APC-authorized service provider before bidding.
  • high Core maintenance work is physical and cannot be delivered by AI agents.
    Mitigation: Do not bid unless we have certified technicians or a qualified subcontractor.
  • medium Source documents are thin; full RFQ, evaluation criteria, and service levels are unknown.
    Mitigation: Request the full RFQ from the Alberta Purchasing Connection portal before committing.
  • medium Short 11-day bid window increases submission risk.
    Mitigation: Use AI drafting and a strict internal deadline 48 hours before closing.
  • medium Potential hidden security clearance or bonding requirements.
    Mitigation: Review full RFQ for security and financial requirements; our shop lacks facility clearance and bonding.

Human roles needed

  • Authorized APC service technician · 60% — Physical maintenance, on-site repairs, and manufacturer-certified service cannot be performed by AI.
  • Contract signatory / financial officer · 10% — Legal and financial accountability requires a human with authority to bind the company.
  • Procurement / compliance manager · 15% — E-submission, brand authorization verification, and deadline compliance require human judgment.
  • Project manager · 15% — Client coordination, service reporting, and escalation management need a human relationship.

Why not more AI

  • Cannot perform physical maintenance or on-site repairs.
  • Cannot provide brand-authorized service or satisfy a no-substitution clause.
  • Cannot sign contracts or take legal/financial accountability.
  • Cannot perform security-cleared work if required.
  • Cannot replace manufacturer-certified technicians.

Suggested delivery stack

  • If pursuing, use document automation and LLM drafting for the bid package and compliance checklist.
  • Use a simple CRM or calendar tool for deadline and milestone tracking.
  • No AI stack can deliver the APC maintenance service itself; a human service delivery team is mandatory.
Requirements & compliance (3)
RefRequirementKindCompliance
RFQ_SR5834768115 Submissions can be made only by e-submission via APC before the Closing Date & Time.
Requires access to the Alberta Purchasing Connection portal; no technical barrier identified.		 mandatory met
RFQ_SR5834768115 Brand specific item and no substitution will be accepted.
Our shop is not an authorized APC service provider; this is a hard blocker unless partnered with an authorized reseller.		 mandatory gap
RFQ_SR5834768115 Please ensure submission deadline is adhered to.
Manageable with a standard bid calendar and AI-assisted drafting.		 mandatory met
Evaluation criteria & key dates
  • Selection criteria — Notice references selection criteria but does not provide details; cannot assess scoring or competitiveness.
  • 2026-08-14 — Published
  • 2026-08-25 14:00:00 MT — Closing
  • 2026-09-01 — Estimated Contract Start
  • 2027-08-31 — Estimated Contract End
Assumptions & gaps

Assumptions

  • APC in the title refers to Schneider Electric APC brand.
  • APC in the submission requirement refers to Alberta Purchasing Connection.
  • The maintenance plan requires manufacturer-authorized service delivery.
  • No substitution means only APC or an authorized reseller can supply the service.
  • The contract includes physical maintenance and support over an 11-month period.
  • Effort hours are estimates based on the notice text because the full RFQ was not provided.

Gaps in source documents

  • Full RFQ document not provided.
  • Evaluation criteria and weights not disclosed.
  • No estimated contract value.
  • No security clearance or onsite presence requirements listed.
  • No certification or authorized reseller requirements listed.
  • No details on maintenance scope, response times, or service levels.
  • No information on whether resellers are eligible to bid.

Deep read covered 2 captured documents.

Draft proposal

Generate a first-draft bid response from the AI-workability dossier — approach per workstream, compliance responses, team model, pricing structure, and an honest gap list. Human review required before submission.

Buyer
Technology and Innovation
Type
other
Location
Technology and Innovation
Notice type
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Published
14 Aug 2026
Closes
25 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC
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Technology and Innovation - Request for Quotes - NCC APC Ultra Service…

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SAP Ariba system maintenance SAP Ariba will be unavailable for scheduled maintenance at the times listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience. Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 pm until 11:59 pm (EDT) Buy Canadian Policy The Government of Canada has introduced new policies to protect, build, and transform Canadian industries. Check out Buy Canadian Policy for more information on what this could mean for you. Technology and Innovation - Request for Quotes - NCC APC Ultra Service Maintenance Plan Renewal Solicitation number AB-2026-05741 Publication date 2026/08/14 Closing date and time 2026/08/25 10:00 EDT Status Status Open Time to closing 3 days 12:22 hours Create a notification to follow this notice Follow this notice How to bookmark this notice Bookmark this notice Description Technology and Innovation is seeking quotes for the renewal of T&I NCC DataCenter APC Ultra Service maintenance plan. This open and competitive opportunity is specifically aimed at maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure of the GoA. The procurement is brand specific to ensure the continued support & functionality of the software within T&I. Show more description Show less description Contract duration The estimated contract period will be 11 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/09/01. Trade agreements Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Partner with another business Are you interested in partnering with other businesses for this opportunity? Add your company to the list of businesses who are interested in partnering . This list does not replace or affect the tendering procedures for this procurement process. Businesses are still required to respond to bid solicitations, and to compete based on the set criteria. For more information please read the Terms of use . Contact information Contracting organization Organization Technology and Innovation Address J.G. O'Donoghue Building 7000-113 Street Edmonton, CA-AB, T6H 5T6 CA Contracting authority Ololade Omotola GoA.ITGoodsProcurement@gov.ab.ca Address J.G. O'Donoghue Building 7000-113 Street Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5T6 Canada Bidding details Full details for this tender opportunity are available on a third-party site Click on the button below to be directed to this website. Note that on the third-party site you may need an account to view and/or bid on this tender. Information on any fees or additional costs to access the full details is outlined in the Description tab of this tender opportunity. View full details on third-party site Related notices There are currently no notices related to this notice. Eligibility and terms and conditions Government of Canada tender and awards notices, solicitation documents, and other attachments are fully accessible and available free of charge and without having to register on CanadaBuys. Information may be available on another source prior to being available on CanadaBuys. You may have received this information through a third-party distributor. The Government of Canada is not responsible for any tender notices and/or related documents and attachments not accessed directly from CanadaBuys.canada.ca. Government of Canada tender or award notices carry an OpenGovernment License - Canada that governs its use. Related solicitation documents and/or tender attachments are copyright protected. Please refer to our terms and conditions page for more information. Summary information Notice type Other Language(s) English Region(s) of delivery Alberta Region of opportunity Alberta Contract duration 11 month(s) Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Commodity - UNSPSC Click the links below to see a list of notices associated with the UNSPSC. 81112200 Software maintenance and support See a list of notices associated with this UNSPSC 81112200 Software maintenance and support Support for small and medium businesses If you have questions about this tender opportunity, please contact the contracting officer, whose information is fo

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AB-2026-05741 - Posting - Purchasing Connection Buyers Suppliers Browse search Find UNSPSC codes Support E-submission Info Open & Competitive Opportunity • Request for Quotes Share NCC APC Ultra Service Maintenance Plan Renewal Technology and Innovation is seeking quotes for the renewal of NCC APC Ultra Service Maintenance Plan Renewal. This open and competitive opportunity is specifically aimed at maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure of the GoA. The procurement is brand specific to ensure the continued support & functionality of the software within T&I. APC Reference # AB-2026-05741 Internal Reference # SR5834768115 Time Until Closing 3 days 18 hrs 22 min Category Services Contracting Organization Technology and Innovation Bookmark Express Interest Open Evaluation Selection Awarded Posting Date & Time Fri • Aug 14, 2026 • 2:18 pm (MT) Closing Date & Time Tue • Aug 25, 2026 • 2:00:00 pm (MT) General Info Contact Info E-submission Info Document Downloads Interested Suppliers When the information in this online posting varies from the downloadable documents (see below), the information in the documents always supersedes the information shown below. General information Contracting Organization Technology and Innovation Organization Address J.G. O'Donoghue Building 7000-113 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6 Canada Posting Type Open & Competitive Opportunity Solicitation Type Request for Quotes Region(s) of Delivery Alberta Trade Agreement(s) NWPTA • CFTA Description Technology and Innovation is seeking quotes for the renewal of T&I NCC DataCenter APC Ultra Service maintenance plan. This open and competitive opportunity is specifically aimed at maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure of the GoA. The procurement is brand specific to ensure the continued support & functionality of the software within T&I. Estimated Contract Start Date Sep 1, 2026 Estimated Contract End Date Aug 31, 2027 Estimated Contract Duration 0 Year(s) — 52 Week(s) — 0 Day(s) *These estimated contract dates and duration are only estimates and subject to change. UNSPSC Commodity Codes The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) is an international classification system for products and services. You can use these codes to search for opportunities/notices that match the specific categories of products and/or services you supply. Previously used Goods and Services Identification Number (GSIN) codes are also listed, where available, as a convenience to Suppliers. Code GSIN Code Description Code Level 81112200 J Software maintenance and support Class Note: Access the full open dataset of codes used in APC at Open Government . Back to top Contact information If you have questions, please contact the Contact Person below only by email . Contact Person Ololade Omotola IT Procurement Officer Method of Contact GoA.ITGoodsProcurement@gov.ab.ca Address J.G. O'Donoghue Building 7000-113 Street Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6H 5T6 Back to top Submission information Submission Channel Submissions can be made only by e-submission. Start e-submission Submissions can be made only by e-submission. NOTE: An e-submission includes your business and primary contact information, and any required response document(s) that meet the submission requirements outlined in the public posting and bid documents, including addenda and clarifications (download below). All e-submissions must be submitted via APC before the Closing Date & Time (see Key Dates above). For help, refer to the How do I start, edit and submit an e-submission for an opportunity? how-to guide in the APC Help Centre. Additional Submission Information Please ensure submission deadline is adhere to. Kindly note this is a brand specific item and no substitution will be accepted. Back to top Document downloads Please take note When you download a document, you are automatically added to the Interested Suppliers List (below) and subscribed to

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