Microbiology panel reagents with analytical equipment provided free of charge

Summary

The Portuguese Armed Forces Hospital in Lisbon is procuring microbiology-panel reagents, consumables, calibrators and quality-control materials for rapid multiplex PCR testing, together with analytical equipment provided free of charge for use in its clinical pathology service. The 36-month supply covers estimated quantities of 72 meningitis/encephalitis panels, 630 respiratory panels, 630 blood-culture panels, 90 pneumonia panels, 54 gastrointestinal panels and 72 joint-infection panels. The estimated total value is capped at €152,442 excluding VAT; the quantities are forecasts and are not guaranteed purchases.