Bids Are Invited For Ehealth Network Gateway

The Eng Is A Private, Secure, Reliable, High Speed Data Network Connecting All Six Health Authorities To Each Other, To The Kamloops Data Centre, And To External Partners. For Technical Compatibility Reasons There Is No Other Viable Alternative For Ehealth Network Gateway Than Using The Telus Offering. The Network Infrastructure Is Already Built, And It Would Be A Significant Effort And Expense To Switch To Another Supplier To Build A New Network.In Accordance With Applicable Trade Agreements, Phsa Has Chosen Not To Proceed With A Competitive Process For The Following Reason:The Goods Or Services Can Be Supplied Only By A Particular Supplier And No Reasonable Alternative Or Substitute Goods Or Services Exist For The Following Reason:To Ensure Compatibility With Existing Goods, Or To Maintain Specialized Goods That Must Be Maintained By The Manufacturer Of Those Goods Or Its Representative.Vendors Who Wish To Challenge This Decision Should Submit A Detailed Written Objection To The Attention Of Arman Rusheeq Uddin By Email To [email protected] Before 08:00 A.M. Pacific Time, November 02, 2026. The Provincial Health Services Authority Will Review Any And All Issues Received By This Date And Provide Due Consideration To Each Objection.Please Reference File: # Phsa 19912 On All Written Correspondence.