# Quebec SEAO #INSPQ-10830

INSPQ intends to acquire 100 NxTAG respiratory pathogen panel kits

**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** INSPQ-10830
**NAICS:** 325413

The Institut national de santé publique du Québec is seeking respiratory pathogen testing kits for public health surveillance.
- **Government buyer:** Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), through the Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec (LSPQ).
- **OEM/vendor:** **DiaSorin (Luminex)** is identified as the supplier of the requested kits.
- **Product and quantity:** 100 NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel v2 (IVD-CA) kits; no part number is provided.
- **Purpose and capability:** Each panel is intended to detect 21 respiratory pathogens and support influenza vaccine-effectiveness, mortality, and morbidity surveillance.
- **Notable considerations:** INSPQ cites the laboratory work required to validate and implement an alternative, as well as potential compatibility issues, delays, service interruptions, and effects on surveillance data and operating costs.
- **Procurement context:** The notice describes an intended direct purchase; other suppliers may demonstrate that they can meet the requirements.

### Description

The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), through the Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec (LSPQ), intends to purchase 100 NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel v2 (IVD-CA) kits from Diasorin (Luminex). The kits detect 21 respiratory pathogens and are used in influenza vaccine-effectiveness and influenza-related mortality and morbidity surveillance. This is a notice of intent to award a supply contract by mutual agreement, not a competitive call for tenders; interested suppliers may respond by demonstrating that they can meet the requirements. Responses will help determine whether a public call for tenders is appropriate.

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