# CanadaBuys #20171575

CAG market survey for histology slide stainers

**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 20171575
**NAICS:** 423490

The Government of Quebec’s Centre d’acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG) is surveying suppliers about histology slide stainers to inform a possible future supply tender.
- **Government buyer:** Government of Quebec, through the Centre d’acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG).
- **Procurement focus:** Histology slide stainers; the notice identifies no specific models, part numbers, quantities, or named OEMs or vendors.
- **Information sought:** Product information and technical documentation, including Health Canada authorization and establishment licensing, user and maintenance manuals, and applicable certifications and standards.
- **Notable requirements:** Suppliers are asked to complete a market-surveillance document; CAG may also invite suppliers to give a virtual presentation or demonstration.

### Description

The Centre d’acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG) is conducting a market survey to learn about currently available histology slide stainers and inform a potential future public tender for a supply contract. Interested suppliers are invited to submit product documentation and may be invited to provide a virtual presentation or demonstration. Responses should include technical documentation, Health Canada authorization and establishment licence, manuals, applicable certifications and standards, and the completed market-surveillance document. Responses are due by email by November 13, 2026, at 14:00 EST; participation is not a prerequisite for a future bid, and the notice creates no legal obligation.

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