Supply and Maintenance of 3D Ultrasound Machine.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a 3D or better ultrasound machine for cardiology at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a high-end 3D cardiology ultrasound machine for Mahatma Ghandi Hospital. The project requires the successful bidder to provide comprehensive technical support, including calibration and staff training for both end-users and in-house technicians. The equipment must support adult and paediatric cardiac imaging, as well as vascular and nerve imaging. The contract includes a 24-month warranty period, with a requirement to quote for an extended warranty covering years three through seven. Bidders must maintain a service facility within KwaZulu-Natal and ensure all technicians are OEM-trained. The tender is a once-off procurement.
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
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Radiation Control License
- SAHPRA certification for medical device distribution
- ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification
- Compliance with international electrical safety standards (IEC 60601-1)
- OEM sole agent appointment or letter of undertaking
- Proof of OEM-trained technical staff
- Formal Joint Venture agreement (if applicable)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Demand Management
Email: SCM.DemandManagement@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 033-815-8361
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Central Supply Chain Management Directorate, Old Boys School Building, 310 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Electronic submissions via email or fax are not permitted.
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