Digital Pathology Services

The government authority located in Ontario is seeking information to understand available market solutions for digital pathology, specifically focusing on whole slide imaging scanners and image management systems or viewers. The agency needs to explore solutions that can support a large-scale, multi-site environment characterized by high annual slide volumes, distributed users, and integration with an enterprise laboratory information system. This market research will assist the agency in solving the challenge of planning and budgeting for a comprehensive digital pathology infrastructure. The scope of work requires the submission of high-level cost estimates for budgetary purposes to inform the agency's internal planning. These estimates must cover scanner hardware, image management system or viewer licensing, implementation services, and integration requirements. Additionally, the requested cost details must address storage infrastructure, archival storage, and ongoing support and maintenance. Eligible organizations must be located onshore as Canada-only organizations. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. While the agency is looking for proposals to establish budget signals, specific key dates and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the procurement notice.