# Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-06503

Procurement of Blood Culture Analyzers, Automation Solutions, and Consumables for Alberta Laboratories

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** AB-2026-06503
**NAICS:** 334516

This opportunity seeks to modernize and standardize blood culture testing across Alberta's laboratory network.
- Government Buyer:
  - Health Shared Services Provincial Health Corporation (on behalf of Alberta Precision Laboratories)
  - Covers two provincial hub and five regional laboratories
- Products and Solutions Requested:
  - Blood culture analyzers for microbiology testing
  - Associated consumables for analyzers
  - Pre-analytical automation solutions
  - Post-analytical automation solutions
- Requirements:
  - Solutions must meet or exceed clinical performance standards
  - Must support both routine and surge blood culture testing
  - Emphasis on cost-effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability
  - Intended for provincial standardization across multiple sites
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice
- Notable Details:
  - Long-term, multi-year contract
  - Open to competitive bidding under multiple trade agreements (NWPTA, CFTA, TCA, CETA)

### Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a provider for Blood Culture Devices and associated Consumables to support microbiology testing services across Alberta. The goal is to establish a strategic agreement with a single provider for blood culture analyzers and associated pre- and post-analytical automation solutions to support provincial standardization. The solutions must meet or exceed clinical performance standards, be cost-effective, scalable, sustainable, and support routine and surge blood culture testing. The contract covers 2 provincial hub and 5 regional laboratories.

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