# CanadaBuys #20181617

Market research for non-invasive BIPAP ventilators at two Québec hospitals

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 20181617
**NAICS:** 423450

Santé Québec is conducting market research on non-invasive BIPAP ventilators for two hospitals in Mauricie-et-du-Centre-de-Québec.
- **Government buyer:** Santé Québec Mauricie-et-du-Centre-de-Québec – Universitaire.
- **Hospitals involved:** Hôpital Sainte-Croix in Drummondville and Hôpital du-Centre-de-la-Mauricie in Shawinigan.
- **Request:** Information about existing non-invasive bilevel positive-pressure (BIPAP) ventilators to help develop specifications for a possible future equipment-replacement procurement.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None identified in the notice; no models, part numbers, or quantities are provided.
- **Notable requirement:** This is market research, not a competitive tender, and it does not commit the hospitals or suppliers to a later procurement.

### Description

Santé Québec Mauricie-et-du-Centre-de-Québec – Universitaire is conducting market research on existing non-invasive bilevel positive-pressure (BIPAP) ventilators. The information will support preparation of specifications for a potential future call for tenders to replace equipment at Hôpital Sainte-Croix in Drummondville and Hôpital du-Centre-de-la-Mauricie in Shawinigan. This notice is solely a market survey, is not a competitive tender, and does not commit suppliers or the institution to participate in any later procurement.

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