Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #20171575
CAG market survey for histological slide stainers
Posted
October 23, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
20171575
NAICS
423490
The Centre d’acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG) is surveying the market for histological slide stainers in preparation for a possible future supply tender. - Government buyer: Centre d’acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Products sought: Histological slide stainers; no models, part numbers, configurations, or quantities are specified. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, resellers, or vendors are named in the notice. - Supplier information requested: Product documentation and a virtual presentation describing available products and how they differ from competing offerings. - Notable product-related requirements: Responses should include applicable Health Canada authorization and establishment licence information, user manuals in French (English may be provided if French is unavailable), a maintenance manual, applicable certifications and standards, and CSA certification or special electrical-safety inspection evidence where applicable. - Purchase status: This is an informational market survey, not a purchase commitment or award; responding is not a prerequisite for bidding on a future tender.
Description
The Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG) is conducting a market survey on products currently available to its clients and the market for histological slide stainers. Suppliers are invited to submit product documentation and provide a virtual presentation describing their available products and how they differ from competitors. The information will support preparation of a possible future public tender for a supply contract; responding is not a prerequisite for future bidding, and the CAG states that the request creates no legal obligation. Responses, including the listed technical and regulatory documents and the completed market-surveillance document, are due by email to the file contact by November 13, 2026.