Acquisition of an autoclave for the containment level three (NC3) laboratory

This tender concerns the acquisition of an autoclave for a laboratory operating at Biosafety Level 3 (NC3). The procurement falls under category G21 - Medical Supplies and Equipment, and Pharmaceutical Products, with a specific mention of accessories for autoclaves or steam sterilizers. The contracting authority is the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (National Institute of Public Health of Quebec). The procurement method is "Contrat de gré à gré", which translates to a direct award or negotiated contract. The rationale provided for this method is Article 13, Paragraph 4°, citing the possibility of demonstrating that a public tender would not serve the public interest. This suggests that there may be specific reasons, such as unique technical requirements, limited supplier availability, or urgent public health needs, that justify a direct procurement approach. The objective is to equip the NC3 laboratory with a high-performance autoclave, essential for sterilizing equipment and materials to maintain the stringent safety and containment standards required for handling infectious agents at this level. The selected autoclave must meet rigorous specifications to ensure effective decontamination and operational reliability within the sensitive NC3 laboratory environment.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Laboratory and Medical Equipment. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.