Automated Molecular Analyzer System for Enteric Pathogen Detection

Shared Health Manitoba is seeking a supplier to provide at least two Health Canada-approved automated molecular analyzers, enteric pathogen assays, consumables, software integration, training, and maintenance for Cadham Provincial Laboratory.

Shared Health Manitoba


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Open (open)
RFP-LB-CL-0020-SH
Oct 21, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 21, 2026 10:00 PM
5 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Other
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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jsmilianov@sharedhealthmb.ca
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Description

Shared Health Manitoba is requesting proposals for a minimum of two new, fully automated sample-to-result molecular analyzers for detecting bacterial and viral enteric pathogens at Cadham Provincial Laboratory. The mandatory test menu includes primary and secondary bacterial enteric combination assays, Clostridioides difficile toxin B, and viral enteric pathogens including norovirus, rotavirus, adenovirus, sapovirus, and human astrovirus. Optional capabilities include parasitic pathogen testing and antibiotic-resistance gene detection. The proposed solution must include compatible analyzers, UPS equipment, computers, printers, peripherals, software and licenses, all required reagents, consumables, calibrators, quality-control materials, and calibration-verification materials. The system must interface with the laboratory information system through Data Innovations Instrument Manager and support Health Canada-approved clinical results. The supplier will retain ownership and responsibility for maintenance and service under a reagent-lease arrangement, provide training for at least five key operators, and support delivery, installation, documentation, upgrades, and comprehensive service maintenance. Proponents must submit pricing, assay specifications, Health Canada licence information, references, and completed Bonfire questionnaires and forms.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6632Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use
Smart Codes
molecular analyzersclinical laboratory equipmentpathogen detection assays
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 21, 2026 10:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 02, 2026 03:00 PM-Mandatory Site Visit Option 1 (required)
Maximum of three attendees per proponent; proponents must confirm attendance by email.
Oct 05, 2026 03:00 PM-Mandatory Site Visit Option 2 (required)
Maximum of three attendees per proponent; proponents must confirm attendance by email.
Oct 14, 2026 04:30 AM-Questions Due Date
Oct 16, 2026-Deadline for Issuing Addenda
Oct 21, 2026 09:00 PM-Submission Deadline
Nov 25, 2026-Anticipated Ranking of Proponents
Dec 11, 2026-Virtual Equipment Demonstrations (optional)
Only invited proponents may participate; specific requirements will be provided when notified.
Dec 23, 2026-Reference Check
Mar 24, 2027-Anticipated Execution of Agreement
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability
  • Errors and Omissions Liability — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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