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SEAO electronic tendering system

Q: Who is eligible for the SEAO electronic tendering system program?

To be eligible for the SEAO electronic tendering system program, you must: Registered as SEAO supplier (subscribed or non-subscribed). Agrees to applicable fees and payment terms. Accepts SEAO online terms of use.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the SEAO electronic tendering system?

You can contact Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec (SCT) or by phone at 418 646-0177.

Q: Where is the SEAO electronic tendering system available?

The SEAO electronic tendering system program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the SEAO electronic tendering system a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SEAO electronic tendering system is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the SEAO electronic tendering system?

SEAO electronic tendering system is funded by Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec (SCT), Gouvernment of Québec

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Electronic platform for Quebec public procurement opportunities

Other Support

Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec

Gouvernment of Québec

Overview

This program is an electronic tendering platform approved by the Government of Quebec that centralizes public procurement notices and related documents. It allows interested suppliers to access calls for tenders, qualification notices and other public procurement opportunities online.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop an online presence

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business
Non-financial cooperative

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Primary and Secondary Education
Higher Education
Other Education
Hospitals and Rehabilitation
Nursing Homes
Other Health Services
Economic, Social and Community Development
Business Associations
Professional Associations
Not Elsewhere Classified

Target groups

Business owners / entrepreneurs
Nonprofits / charities
Academia / students

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Viewing public procurement notices published by organizations in Quebec.
Online purchase of tender documents related to the selected notices.
Configuration of a notice-matching profile to receive calls for tenders that meet certain criteria.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 40,000

Open a new organic grocery store

$ 35,000

Launch a recycling education program in schools

$ 60,000

Develop a telemedicine platform to improve healthcare access

$ 20,000

Create a digital literacy initiative for seniors

$ 100,000

Expand a solar panel manufacturing facility

$ 50,000

Set up a community kitchen to address food insecurity

Eligibility

The company must register on SEAO as a subscribed or non-subscribed supplier to access services.
The company must agree to pay applicable subscription fees and service charges according to SEAO’s tariff schedule.
The company must accept the SEAO online terms of use when accessing the site.

Who is eligible?

Private companies acting as suppliers to public bodies
State-owned enterprises with commercial or industrial activities
Non-profit organizations and cooperatives

Eligible expenses

Purchase of tender documents and associated addenda.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Consultation of opinions

Access the SEAO site to view available public procurement notices.
Use the notice matching function to automate the receipt of notices that meet your criteria.

Registration as a supplier

Register with the SEAO as a subscribed or unsubscribed supplier.
Choose your subscription mode to access the tender documents.

Order of documents

Access the tender documents via SEAO by paying the applicable fees.
Note that these orders are final and non-refundable.

Preparation of the submission

Write your submission in response to the consulted notice by following the steps and requirements mentioned.
Prepare all the documents required by the notice.

Submission of the proposal

Submit your offer before the deadline indicated in the notice.

Follow-up on the decision

Consult the SEAO to find out the results of the bid opening and the awarding of the contract.

Additional information

Use of the SEAO platform is governed by detailed online terms of use.
Subscriber suppliers are billed monthly in advance and subscriptions renew automatically.
Orders for tender documents placed through SEAO are final and non-refundable.
The platform and conditions of use are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec.

Documents and links

SEAO electronic tendering system

Contacts

418 646-0177

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SEAO electronic tendering system Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SEAO electronic tendering system. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.