Belgium – Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – POC PCR analyzer

The clinical laboratory of VITAZ vzw wishes to renew the current "POC PCR analyzer" via this public procurement and aims to acquire an automated and integrated system for sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, amplification and simultaneous detection of target sequences via real-time PCR. The purchase of the equipment includes delivery, installation, commissioning, validation and training for the operators. In addition to the purchase of the equipment, the contract involves concluding a framework agreement for the supply of consumables and reagents bound to the device for the estimated lifespan of 8 to 10 years. A term of 4 years is opted for, which can be renewed silently twice for 2 years each time. At least the following pathogens should be able to be performed via multiplex assays on the offered device and this at least on nasopharyngeal swabs or aspirates: - influenza A/B - RSV - Sars-CoV-2 - Mycoplasma pneumoniae - parainfluenza virus - human metapneumovirus - adenovirus. The contracting authority wishes to conclude an "all-in" service and maintenance contract for the equipment after the warranty period, extendable for the duration that the equipment is in use with the contracting authority. For further specifications, reference is made to the Technical Specifications, which are part of the tender document that will be sent to the selected applicants.