# Quebec SEAO #20162614

Procurement of Blood Culture Analyzers and Related Supplies for Hospital Laboratories

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** 20162614
**NAICS:** 334516

Santé Québec Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec – Universitaire is launching a procurement for blood culture analyzers and related laboratory supplies across its hospital network.
- Government Buyer:
  - Santé Québec Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec – Universitaire
- Products and Services Requested:
  - Blood culture analyzers for microbiology laboratories
  - Accessories and consumables for analyzers
  - Maintenance and support services for analyzers and laboratory workflow
- Requirements:
  - Solution must be provided by a single provider covering all equipment and services
  - Analyzers must be connected for continuous monitoring and automated result entry into the laboratory information system (LIS)
  - Electronic completion of price schedules and contract estimate annexes via SEAO's digital form
  - Compliance with Quebec, Ontario, CETA, and CFTA trade agreements
  - Adherence to eligibility and fiscal requirements
- Contract Structure:
  - 3-year firm period for equipment
  - Options to extend up to 10 years for consumables and services
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
- Quantities and Part Numbers:
  - Not specified in the solicitation

### Description

Santé Québec Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec – Universitaire is procuring blood culture analyzers for all laboratories in its establishments to optimize laboratory work and improve patient care through connected analyzers that provide continuous monitoring and automated result entry into the laboratory information system. The contract includes equipment, accessories, and services supplied by a single provider, with a firm duration of 3 years for equipment and options extending to 10 years for consumables and services. The procurement follows the lowest adjusted price rule with a parameter K set at 30%, and requires electronic submission of price schedules via SEAO's digital form. The bid submission deadline is October 29, 2026.

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