The procurement includes automation lines with connected analysis instruments combined in a fully automatic system, including middleware, conveyor belt, pre-analytical functions (replacement of the current automation sys…
tem at Kalnes), as well as free-standing instruments at the locations in Askim, Fredrikstad, Moss, Sarpsborg and Halden in order to ensure method equality and connection to a joint middleware system. The automation system ought to have a high degree of flexibility both as regards the physical soluti
on and middleware and it can easily incorporate new analysis instruments, modules and tests (analyses) that can be relevant in the coming years. The aim of the procurement is to see to the Hospital Østfold ́s level of activity and the need