# 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.

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