Opportunity
Saskatchewan Tenders #ACAN-20260521
Procurement of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometers and Support Services for Newborn Screening
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
ACAN-20260521
NAICS
334516, 423490
This opportunity involves the planned procurement of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometers (LC-MS) and related services for newborn screening at the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory in Regina. - Government Buyer: - Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Newborn Screening and Metabolics Lab, Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - Waters Advanced Diagnostics (OEM and sole-source vendor) - Products Requested: - Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometers (LC-MS) - Must be fully compatible with existing Waters LC-MS infrastructure - ISO 13485 certified and IVD-labeled - Quantity not specified - Services Requested: - Installation and ongoing support by clinically certified, factory-trained Waters Field Service Engineers - Rapid on-site response and comprehensive service coverage - Dedicated engineer located near Regina for minimal downtime - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source justification based on technical compatibility, regulatory compliance, and service capabilities - Equipment must integrate seamlessly with current workflows and ensure clinical data integrity - Other suppliers may submit statements of capabilities if they can meet all minimum essential requirements - Place of Performance: - Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory, Regina - Contract Duration: - Five-year contract term
Description
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) intends to award a five-year contract for the provision of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometers (LC-MSs) for its Newborn Screening and Metabolics Lab at Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory in Regina. The contract is planned to be awarded to Waters Advanced Diagnostics, but other suppliers are invited to submit statements of capabilities to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements. The equipment must be fully compatible with existing LC-MS infrastructure, meet regulatory standards, and provide comprehensive service and support. If no other capable suppliers are identified, the contract will be awarded to Waters Advanced Diagnostics without further competition.