Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #AN-26-015
Acquisition of Zeiss Axioscan 7 Slide Scanner System for CHU Sainte-Justine
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
AN-26-015
NAICS
423490, 811219
Santé Québec - CHU Sainte-Justine is seeking to acquire a Zeiss Axioscan 7 automated slide scanner system for its Microscopy Imaging Platform (PIM). - Government Buyer: - Santé Québec - CHU Sainte-Justine (Microscopy Imaging Platform) - OEMs and Vendors: - Zeiss (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Zeiss Axioscan 7 Automated Slide Scanner System - High-throughput digitization of slides - Supports multiple imaging modes: brightfield, fluorescence, polarization, digital phase contrast (TIE) - LED sources covering UV to near-infrared - Compatible with fluorochromes: DAPI, CFP, GFP, YFP, dsRed, mCherry, Cy5, Cy7 - sCMOS cameras: 12 MP for fluorescence, 5 MP for brightfield - Cooled CMOS sensor - Barcode and OCR reading capability - Motorized objectives: 20X NA 0.80 and 20X NA 0.95 - Automatic software switching between imaging modes - Imaging up to 9 fluorescent channels - Automatic loading for up to 100 slides, horizontal handling, continuous loading - Technical support in Eastern Canada - Minimum 3-year warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Zeiss Axioscan 7 is specified as the only solution meeting all scientific, technical, and operational requirements - Integration of TIE technology and multimodal imaging - Advanced fluorescence architecture and compatibility with existing systems - Strict warranty and support requirements - Estimated Contract Value: Mid to high six figures USD, based on similar high-end imaging systems
Description
Le CHU Sainte-Justine souhaite acquérir un système automatisé de numérisation de lames destiné à la Plateforme d’imagerie microscopique (PIM). La solution doit permettre la numérisation à haut débit et intégrer plusieurs modes d’imagerie : champ clair, fluorescence, polarisation, contraste de phase numérique (TIE). Le système Zeiss Axioscan 7 est identifié comme la seule solution répondant à l’ensemble des exigences scientifiques, techniques et opérationnelles. Le système inclut des fonctionnalités avancées telles que des sources LED couvrant UV à proche infrarouge, plusieurs modes d’imagerie, des caméras sCMOS, et une capacité de chargement automatique jusqu’à 100 lames. Le marché vise à soutenir la recherche biomédicale en imagerie numérique avec une garantie minimale de 3 ans.