This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by SaskTel to prospective Suppliers to submit proposals for the provision of an integrated IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) CORE/Telephony Application Server (TAS) solution, as further described below (the “Deliverables”):

SaskTel is seeking a solution to provide this compliance, as well as possible Unified Communication & Collaboration (UC&C) services for business customers.

The Deliverables include:

• A integrated IMS/TAS solution that meets 3GPP Rel16 compliance.
• Applicable to voice services (wireline, wireless, residential, business) over all associated technologies (wireline, VoIP, wireless).
• Meet GMSA standards as it relates to VoLTE, VoWiFi and VoNR.
• Introduce functionality to meet current requirements and provide a base for future requirements.
• Complete network integration, flexibility, reliability and expandability to evolve future IMS Core/TAS service.
• Possible support to UC&C as it relates to business communications.

Mandatory Requirements:

 Bidders are encouraged ensure their proposed solution meets the mandatory requirements below.

• 3GPP Release 15 fully compliant.

Participation process:

Qualified Suppliers interested in participating in this opportunity must do so via SaskTel’s e-Sourcing tool with Ariba.

Suppliers not yet registered with SaskTel’s Ariba domain, must first complete the Self Registration process by clicking on the link provided below.  Suppliers not registered and approved with SaskTel’s Ariba e-sourcing tool, will not be able to participate in this opportunity.

Note: Suppliers with an active Ariba Commerce Cloud account not previously registered with SaskTel, must ensure they login using their existing Ariba account ID to register with SaskTel as the first step in the registration process.

http://sasktel.supplier.ariba.com/register

For assistance with the registration process, please use the following link:

http://www.sasktel.com/supplierregistration

Registered suppliers must contact SaskTel to request access to the event by one of the following methods:

1) Call the SaskTel Procurement Department at (306) 777-4041

OR

2) E-mail SaskTel at corporateserv.contracts@sasktel.com (Please provide legal company name and names of users (including e-mail) that exist in the Ariba account that specifically need to be invited to this opportunity).