Supply and maintenance of blood gas analysers.
Department of Health
In plain English
The Western Cape Department of Health is procuring blood gas analysers for a period of three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a valid B-BBEE status.
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The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness department invites bids for a three-year consumable placement deal for blood gas analysers. The successful bidder will supply, deliver, install, and maintain bench-top analysers at various hospitals across the Western Cape, including facilities in George, Worcester, and Mitchells Plain. The equipment is provided at no cost, with the department purchasing consumables as needed. Key requirements include units with touch screens, automatic calibration, and battery backups for power failures. The provider must offer 24-hour technical support and deliver consumables within 48 hours. The contract includes comprehensive training for clinical and engineering staff. Bidders must be accredited by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and maintain a technical team within the Western Cape.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SAHPRA license for medical devices and IVDs
- Valid ISO 13485 certification
- Valid license under the Hazardous Substances Act
- Evidence of compliance with IEC 601-1 safety standards
- Signed Occupational Health and Safety Act Section 37(2) agreement
- Letter of support from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Proof of technical staff training and local repair center
- Validation report from an accredited SANAS laboratory
Contact & how to apply
Name: Marco Ramjan
Email: Marco.Ramjan@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-834-9021
How to apply: Submit a hard copy and a USB soft copy into the bid box marked Department of Health at the M9 building, Karl Bremer Hospital, c/o Mike Pienaar Boulevard and Frans Conradie Avenue, Bellville.
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