Opportunity
Saskatchewan Tenders #SSO-CL-0127
RFI for Perfusion Supplies for Cardiac Surgery and Extracorporeal Circulation Procedures in Saskatchewan
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
SSO-CL-0127
NAICS
423450
Health Shared Services Saskatchewan (3sHealth), representing the Saskatchewan Health Authority, is seeking information from suppliers about perfusion supplies for cardiac surgery and extracorporeal circulation procedures. - Scope includes four main categories: - Circuit Disposables: oxygenators, reservoirs, tubing packs, arterial filters - Cannulation: arterial, venous, and cardioplegia cannulae - Vent & Suction: vent catheters, suction lines - Tubing & Connectors: tubing, connectors, adapters, fittings - Estimated annual provincial usage: - Cannulation: 326 units - Circuit Disposables: 957 units - Tubing & Connectors: 634 units - Vent & Suction: 234 units - Miscellaneous: 527 units - Total: 2,678 units - OEMs and vendors named: - Edwards Lifesciences - Livanova Canada - Medtronic Canada - Canadian Hospital Specialties - Getinge/Maquet - Respondents must provide: - Manufacturer, model, catalogue/reference number - Product description - Health Canada licensing status - Supply-chain and Canadian distribution details - Notable requirements: - Supply continuity - Regulatory compliance (Health Canada) - Ability to support both Regina and Saskatoon cardiac programs - This is an RFI for information-gathering only; it will inform a future competitive RFP.
Description
Health Shared Services Saskatchewan (3sHealth), on behalf of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on the perfusion supplies marketplace used in cardiac surgery and extracorporeal circulation procedures. The scope covers four categories: Circuit Disposables, Cannulation, Vent & Suction, and Tubing & Connectors. This RFI is for information-gathering only and will not result in a contract award. Responses will inform the requirements for a subsequent competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a new provincial contract before the current agreement expires in January 2028.