Vendor Managed Inventory & Supply of General Goods
Contracting Entity
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Reference Number
MX-443899191011
Publication Date
2/27/2026
Tender Closing Date
5/18/2026
Type
Not specified
Area
Not specified
Tender Status
Open
Attachments
No attachments available
Description
VIA Rail is seeking a qualified supplier to design, implement, and manage a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program across its Canadian operations, specifically in Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. The objective of this program is to ensure the continuous availability of critical materials and parts, reduce stockouts and emergency purchases, streamline replenishment processes, and improve overall total cost of ownership (TCO).
Contract Scope
The scope of this contract is divided into the following components:
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Management of agreed inventory items at designated VIA Rail locations
Inventory ownership, monitoring, replenishment, and reporting in accordance with service levels
Stockable Items Delivered to designated Stores
Supply of stockable items delivered directly to VIA Rail stores across Canada; Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Non-Stockable Items Delivered to other VIA Rail Locations
Supply of non- stockable items delivered directly to any VIA Rail stations, sites and administrative locations across Canada
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