These specifications are written in the context of the replacement of existing equipment within the Microbiology Department of the Saint Luc University Clinics in Brussels.

This equipment constitutes an automated system allowing the realization and interpretation of the antimicrobial susceptibility (susceptibility testing) of clinical and environmental bacterial strains found in the laboratory, from the realization of the standardized bacterial suspension to the interpretation of the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) into sensitivity categories I, S, R, and the complete integration/interfacing of these results in the DSL (Beaker/Epic) of the laboratory.

As an indication, the Microbiology laboratory carries out annually about 14,000 antibiograms by automated galleries; 10,000 on Enterobacteriaceales – 4000 on staphylococci and enterococci.

These susceptibility tests are performed daily, 7 days a week.

The solution proposed by the tenderer should allow us to carry out about 60 tests/day.

These data are provided for information purposes only for the tenderer, and do not bind the contracting authority, which reserves the right to order the quantities of reagents necessary according to its needs.

This booklet also includes the installation, commissioning, computer connection, staff training, as well as the supply of the various reagents, calibrators and controls necessary for its operation within the Microbiology laboratory.

The uninstallation/dismantling and take-back of existing equipment (including wiring, connections and ancillary technical equipment) is also included in this contract.

see subject of the contract