Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of a Discrete-Variable Quantum Key Distribution System as further described in the RFP.
Its primary function will be to perform discrete-variable quantum key distribution, that is, to distribute random secure keys to two remotely located parties using discrete quantum optic signals and using established quantum key distribution protocols proved in the literature.
Tendering Website:
Suppliers will find the complete tender document at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested suppliers may submit a response.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/
Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Conditions for Participation:
Not applicable
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
1. Appendix B - Submission Form
2. Appendix C - Rate Bid Form
3. Appendix D - Reference Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
Scored Submission Requirements:
1. Experience and Qualifications – 20 points
2. Minimum Requirements – 30 points
3. Desired Requirements – 10 points
3. Delivery, Installation and Training – 10 points
4. Warranty and Service – 15 points
5. Pricing – 15 points
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Delivery Date: Starting around March - April 2018
Duration of Agreement:
The term of the Agreement is to be for a period of one (1) year, with an option in favour of the University to extend the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to two (2) years at one (1) year intervals.
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Supplier Prequalification (if applicable):
Not applicable
Responses must be submitted in English.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
