Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-03167
Alberta RFP for Anatomical Pathology Equipment and Consumables
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-03167
NAICS
334516, 339112
This opportunity seeks to modernize and standardize anatomical pathology operations across Alberta's provincial laboratory network. - Government Buyer: - Health Shared Services Provincial Health Corporation (Alberta government) - Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) as the primary end user - Products/Services Requested: - Anatomical pathology equipment and associated consumables - Automation solutions for routine pathology processing - Scalable testing platforms and automated sample handling solutions - Equipment categories include: - Laboratory and scientific equipment - Sampling equipment - Laboratory ovens and accessories - Slide stainer equipment - Tapes and labels - Pathology instrumentation - Deployment: - Equipment to be deployed at hub laboratories (e.g., Diagnostic & Scientific Centre in Calgary, Edmonton Base Lab) and regional, metropolitan, and tertiary sites across Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Red Deer) - Deployment based on a provincial test matrix and testing volumes as determined by APL - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must offer solutions that support automation and standardization across multiple sites - Solutions must be scalable to meet provincial testing needs - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
Description
This RFP aims to establish a strategic agreement with one or more providers to supply anatomic pathology equipment and associated consumables across Alberta. The procurement includes pre- and post-analytic automation solutions to support standardization and scalability across multiple laboratory sites including hub laboratories and regional sites in Alberta. The equipment will be used for routine anatomic pathology processing and will be deployed based on a provincial test matrix and testing volumes. The project supports cost-effective, timely, and sustainable solutions for Alberta Precision Laboratories.