Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20149761
Advance Contract Award Notice for External Quality Control Program Management in Clinical Biology
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
June 13, 2026
Identifier
20149761
NAICS
541380, 541990
INSPQ, a provincial public health agency in Quebec, is announcing its intent to award a contract for external quality control program management in clinical biology. - Government Buyer: - Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) - OEMs and Vendors: - Société québécoise de biologie clinique (SQBC) - Services Requested: - Management, design, implementation, and supervision of external quality control programs for clinical biology laboratories - Quantity: 1 service contract - Unique Requirements: - SQBC is identified as the provider due to its recognized expertise and established network in clinical biology quality control - Technical validation is required - Possibility of public tender or exclusive negotiation with SQBC - Place of Performance: - 945 avenue Wolfe, Québec, QC G1V 5B3 (Capitale-Nationale region) - No specific products or part numbers are listed; procurement is for service management only - Contract is for a 12-month period and is not a competitive solicitation, but an advance contract award notice
Description
The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) intends to award a contract for external quality control program management in clinical biology to the Société québécoise de biologie clinique (SQBC). This contract is for a duration of 12 months and involves managing quality control programs in clinical biology. The INSPQ will evaluate responses solely for technical validation and may proceed with a public tender or negotiate exclusively with the identified provider. The contract supports the establishment of internal and external quality control programs in Quebec laboratories.