Procurement of Dual Blood Ketone and Blood Glucose Test meter.
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Procurement of a handheld dual Blood Ketone and Blood Glucose Meter and related consumables for Zomba Central Hospital, Malawi. The RFQ invites eligible medical-device suppliers to quote for a professional-use, dual-function meter plus dedicated glucose and ketone strips, control solutions, lancets and accessories, with delivery to Zomba Central Hospital and continued consumables supply for at least 3 years. It is a Local Purchase Order procedure under Malawi GCCs, with a 30-day quotation validity and delivery terms specified as Ex-Works or Delivered at Place as applicable. The Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications cover the meter, strips, controls, and performance criteria, including regulatory and infection-control considerations. Candidates must meet Malawi regulatory requirements (PMRA, ISO) and other certifications.
Requirements
- Local registration/compliance with Malawi PMRA and ISO requirements
- Regulatory approvals for meter and strips (CE marking, FDA clearance or WHO prequalification or equivalent)
- Manufacturer ISO 13485 certificate
- Clear cleaning/disinfection instructions for hospital use and a list of known interfering substances
- Demonstrated accuracy for glucose (ISO 15197:2013/POCT12-A3) and ketone data; include accuracy data or declarations
- Assurance of continued supply of strips, control solutions and lancets for ≥3 years, with delivery/logistics details
- Evidence of two regional references and authorized distributor/agent in Malawi
How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 05 November 2026 at 10:00; sealed envelopes deposited in the Tender Box, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Zomba Central Hospital (Procurement No. ZCH/RFQ/KETONE/METER/10/26) (see attached RFQ: Procurement of Dual Blood Ketone and Blood Glucose Test meter.)
- Submission method: return completed Section B (Quotation Submission Sheet) and Sections C and D with required documents; quotations are to be in Malawi Kwacha, include delivery to ZCH and all taxes shown separately
- Documents to submit: Business Registration Certificate; Trading Licence; Annual Tax Clearance; recent Government contracts; manufacturer datasheets; compliance sheets; English manual; two hospital references; evidence of PMRA/ISO compliance
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: Malawi PMRA registration status; local agent/stockist arrangements; ISO 13485; relevant regulatory approvals
- Delivery and after-sales: delivery to ZCH within a realistic lead time; minimum 12-month strip shelf-life; 12-month (minimum) meter warranty; training of ZCH staff; 3-year consumable supply guarantee; Malawi-based after-sales contact
- Where to obtain bid documents: attached RFQ and Schedules in the cited document
Procurement of Dual Blood Ketone and Blood Glucose Test meter. Public RFQ inviting quotations for a handheld dual-function meter that measures both blood glucose and β-ketone, including dedicated strips for glucose and ketone, control solutions, lancets, and related accessories. The scope covers delivery to Zomba Central Hospital ( Malawi ), price schedules, warranties, training, and continued supply of consumables for at least 3 years. The procurement is conducted as a Local Purchase Order procedure under the applicable GCCs for Malawi, with a 30-day quotation validity from receipt, and delivery terms including Ex-Works or delivered at place/inclusive arrangements as specified in the RFQ. The attached Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications detail the meter, strips, controls, lancets, performance criteria, regulatory requirements, and delivery conditions.
- Procurement of Dual Blood Ketone and Blood Glucose Test meter.
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