Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) - Data Hub Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) - D

Scope Summary

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is providing advance notice of its intention to issue a new Invitation to Qualify (ITQ-D) in support of the Enterprise Data Hub initiative. PSPC has previously conducted procurement and industry engagement activities related to the Enterprise Data Hub, including previous Invitations to Qualify. PSPC now intends to launch a new ITQ-D through Canada Buys. This is being published for information purposes only to provide interested suppliers with advance awareness of the forthcoming procurement opportunity. No solicitation documents are being released through this notice, and suppliers are not required to respond at this time. The forthcoming ITQ-D will set out the applicable requirements, qualification process, evaluation criteria, and instructions for participation. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor Canada Buys for the release of the ITQ-D and any related procurement notices. For additional background on the Enterprise Data Hub initiative and industry engagement activities conducted to date, interested suppliers may also review the previously published Summary of Feedback and Outcomes Repo

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-04.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Architecture & Security Mandatory
  Document system architecture, data residency/privacy controls, implementation milestones, and post-launch SLA support.
  Suggested Evidence: Architecture Overview, Security Controls & SLA Matrix
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions