Opportunity
Saskatchewan Tenders #ACAN-SHA20261013
Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Life Technologies SeqStudio 8 genetic analyzer and support
Posted
October 13, 2026
Respond By
November 10, 2026
Identifier
ACAN-SHA20261013
NAICS
334516, 423490
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a bench-top genetic analyzer for diagnostic testing through its Genomics Division, Laboratory Medicine. - Buyer and procurement approach: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Genomics Division, Laboratory Medicine, intends to award Life Technologies Inc. a six-year contract, while inviting capability statements from suppliers that may meet the requirements. - Requested equipment: Life Technologies SeqStudio 8 bench-top genetic analyzer for Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis. The required platform has an eight-capillary array and must be expandable to 24-capillary throughput; no quantity or part number is specified. - Workflow features: barcoded sample tracking, automated four-plate loading, continuous plate loading, and urgent sample reprioritization. Associated consumables are also requested, but none are itemized. - Services and requirements: vendor-provided training, remote support, 24/7 technical support, service within 24 hours of a troubleshooting call, and at least 95% uptime. The solution must meet SHA privacy and IT requirements and have CSA approval for Saskatchewan. - Compatibility rationale: SHA cites continuity with validated ABI 3500 workflows and existing reagents, licenses, consumables, and software, as well as reduced transition and retraining needs.
Description
The Saskatchewan Health Authority requires a bench-top genetic analyzer to support diagnostic testing, including Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis. The ACAN states SHA’s intention to award Life Technologies Inc. a six-year contract for a SEQSTUDIO 8 analyzer, services, and consumables. Interested suppliers may submit a statement of capabilities demonstrating that they meet the listed essential requirements by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. If SHA finds another supplier capable of meeting its requirements, it may conduct a further competitive process.