Saskatchewan Tenders #BCS-20260301-JD

Saskatchewan Health Authority Solicits Continuously Monitored Blood Culture Systems for Microbiology Labs

This opportunity involves the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), with LifeLabs as procurement facilitator, seeking proposals for Continuously Monitored Blood Culture Systems for SHA's Microbiology Laboratories across Saskatchewan. - Government Buyer: - Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - LifeLabs (procurement facilitator; wholly owned by Quest Diagnostics) - Products and Services Requested: - Continuously Monitored Blood Culture Systems (equipment and instrumentation) - Must be Health Canada approved and CSA certified for Saskatchewan - Includes devices and media for aerobes, anaerobes, fungi, and mycobacteria - Consumables and reagents (including blood culture collection holders) - All required consumables and reagents must be included in pricing - Cost Per Bottle (CPB) pricing model, including shipping and brokerage - Services: installation, onboarding, preventative maintenance, technical support, training, and warranty - Notable Requirements: - Equipment and consumables must have Health Canada Medical Device License - Pricing must be firm for the 7-year base term; annual escalations must be clearly indicated - Capital purchase and capital lease options requested - Innovative solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and reduce costs are encouraged - Value-adds and detailed reagent lists requested - Contract Term: - Seven years with three option years (total possible term: 10 years) - Locations: - SHA Microbiology Laboratories across Saskatchewan (12 operational sites, including RRPL and RUH) - Contracting office: LifeLabs, 100 International Blvd., Toronto, ON - SHA Headquarters: 2180 23rd Avenue, Regina, SK - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named in the solicitation; LifeLabs is the procurement facilitator

Description

LifeLabs, on behalf of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), is soliciting proposals for the supply of Continuously Monitored Blood Culture Systems. The RFP seeks detailed vendor responses covering service, quality, technology enhancements, pricing, and performance commitments. Vendors must have Health Canada approval for blood culture collection and instrumentation, including devices and media options for aerobes, anaerobes, fungi, and mycobacteria. The procurement aims to update aged equipment and increase capacity at SHA's Microbiology Laboratories across Saskatchewan.

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