Opportunity
Saskatchewan Tenders #SSO-CL-0125A
PTFE felt pledgets for cardiovascular surgery
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
SSO-CL-0125A
NAICS
339113, 423490
3sHealth is seeking proposals for PTFE felt pledgets used in cardiovascular surgery on behalf of Saskatchewan health-service recipients. - Buyer: Health Shared Services Saskatchewan (3sHealth), Provincial Contracting, acting for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and other participating Saskatchewan health-service recipients. - OEM/vendor named: Bard Canada Incorporated is identified in the pricing schedule for the listed pledgets; vendors may propose equivalent products. - Requested products and estimated annual volumes: - Bard PTFE felt pledget, 5 cm × 5 cm × 1.65 mm — part number 007977, 480 (case of 10). - Bard PTFE felt pledget, 9.5 mm × 4.8 mm × 1.65 mm — part number 007963, 2,750 (case of 250). - Bard PTFE felt pledget, 4.8 mm × 6 mm × 1.65 mm — part number 007969, 2,500 (case of 250). - Bard PTFE felt pledget, 4.5 mm × 6 mm × 1.65 mm — part number 007970, 2,000 (case of 250). - Key requirements: Products must have a valid Class IV Health Canada Medical Device License, with evidence included in the response, and comply with Health Protection Board requirements. Vendors are asked to provide clinical and product information, including material construction, sterility, packaging, safety, shelf life, and product integrity. - Delivery and vendor support: The procurement calls for firm pricing and DDP delivery; consignment inventory may be required. Vendors should describe implementation and transition support, education, customer/account support, and coordination for recalls or quality alerts. Annual performance and sales reporting and latex-content disclosure are also requested. - Term: Intended five-year contract with two optional one-year extensions; product availability at contract pricing may be required for a transition period after expiry. - Award approach: One or multiple vendors may be selected based on overall value.
Description
The RFP seeks proposals for the supply of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Felt Pledgets used in cardiovascular surgical procedures. The procurement aims to establish provincial contract(s) for reliable, high-quality, cost-effective supply across Saskatchewan, supporting clinical best practices and operational sustainability. The intended contract term is five years, with two optional one-year extensions; award may be made to one or multiple vendors based on best overall value. This is a reissue of a previously posted RFP, and vendors must submit a response to this reissued RFP to be considered.