The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has a requirement for an Equipment, it’s services and Consumables (including all reagents) for Allergen Specific IgE and Total IgE testing.  The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the SHA’s intention to award a contract for Equipment, it’s services and Consumables (including all reagents) for Allergen Specific IgE and Total IgE testing to Somagen Diagnostics Inc. 9220-25 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6N 1E1. Before awarding a contract, however, the SHA is providing other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during the ten business day posting period.

The Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon currently conducts allergen specific IgE and total IgE testing using Phadia 250 Equipment (Somagen Diagnostics Inc.). This equipment has been experiencing frequent failures, leading to significant operational downtime.   Upgrading to a newer platform is essential to maintain the quality and efficiency of our laboratory services.