Radiology Services for MRI and Reporting at Frere Hospital.
Alex Ngqwebo
In plain English
The tender is for providing MRI scans and reporting services. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and be located in East London.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites bids for Radiology Services, specifically MRI scanning and reporting, at Frere Hospital in East London. The service provider must perform MRI examinations and provide reporting services using a DICOM-compliant digital radiology system. Key deliverables include secure electronic transmission of studies, typed reports, and physical delivery of images on DVD for outsourced cases. The provider must maintain a local practice in East London to support emergency services. Turnaround times are set at two hours for urgent cases and one week for non-urgent cases. This is a rate-based contract where services are requested based on budget availability and hospital requirements.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance PIN or CSD registration
- Registered on Eastern Cape Department of Health LOGIS system
- Radiologists must hold HPCSA registration and certified qualifications
- Valid Radiation Control licenses for all equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Alex Ngqwebo
Email: Alex.Ngqwebo@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 043-709-2583
How to apply: Submit your response documents via the CSD or the e-Tender portal. Emailed or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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