# CanadaBuys #20180316

INSPQ seeks 100 Diasorin (Luminex) NxTAG respiratory pathogen panel kits

**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 14, 2026
**Identifier:** 20180316
**NAICS:** 325413

The Institut national de santé publique du Québec is seeking respiratory pathogen testing kits for provincial laboratory surveillance.
- **Government buyer:** Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), through the Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec (LSPQ).
- **OEM:** **Diasorin (Luminex)** is the named manufacturer; the notice intends a direct award to this supplier.
- **Product requested:** 100 NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel v2 (IVD-CA) kits. No part number is provided.
  - Each kit supports simultaneous detection of 21 respiratory pathogens.
  - Intended uses include influenza vaccine-effectiveness monitoring and provincial surveillance of influenza-related hospital morbidity and mortality.
- **Notable requirements and rationale:** INSPQ cites established laboratory workflows and a lack of resources for validating and training on a replacement product. It also identifies potential incompatibilities, delays, service interruptions, and added operational costs from switching.
- **Opportunity status:** This is an Advance Contract Award Notice and market review, not a competitive tender. Other suppliers may respond with evidence that they can meet the requirements; INSPQ may then decide whether to conduct a public tender or proceed with the intended supplier.

### Description

The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), through the Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec (LSPQ), intends to acquire 100 NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel v2 (IVD-CA) kits from Diasorin (Luminex) during 2027. Each kit enables simultaneous detection of 21 respiratory pathogens, supporting influenza vaccine-effectiveness and provincial hospital surveillance programs. This Advance Contract Award Notice is a market review, not a competitive tender; interested suppliers may respond by the deadline to demonstrate they can meet all stated requirements. The INSPQ will decide whether to launch a public tender or negotiate exclusively with the identified supplier.

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