Procurement of Volumetric Infusion Pumps for ZCHClosed

Overview

Procurement of Volumetric Infusion Pumps for Zomba Central Hospital (Malawi) – four units to be delivered, commissioned and supported locally. Bidders should be medical device suppliers/manufacturers capable of meeting strict technical specs, ISO 13485 plus IEC 60601 family standards, and providing Malawi-based after‑sales service, spare parts for 10 years, and on-site training. The contract emphasizes total cost of ownership over five years and a robust local service capacity.

Requirements

• Volumetric infusion pumps, single-channel peristaltic, new, adult/pediatric use; compatible with standard IV sets; built-in IV-brand library; drug library with ≥2000 drugs; local IV-brand calibration on commissioning.
• Complete after‑sales: 12‑month warranty (parts/labour), extended warranties (3–5 years), authorised Malawi agent with local engineer, 48‑hour response, 7‑day repair window, annual preventive maintenance, 10‑year spare-parts commitment, on-site/off‑site training, and service tools.
• Standards: IEC 60601‑1/1‑2/1‑8/2‑24; ISO 13485; manufacturer to meet durability, disinfectant resistance, and infection control expectations.
• Deliverables and documentation: full Section 2/3 compliance, manufacturer datasheets/manual, IV brand list and brand‑add procedure, Malawi authorisation letter, local engineer qualifications, lifecycle/spare-parts commitment, validated cleaning/disinfectants.
• Evaluation: 5‑year total cost of ownership, local service capacity, technical merit, warranty terms, delivery time, and reference sites in Malawi/region.

How to Apply

• Deadline: quotations due by 30 September 2026 at 10:00 (sealed envelopes to the Tender Box, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Zomba Central Hospital).
• Submission method: sealed, addressed to The Chairman, Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (Procurement and Disposal Unit).
• Documents to submit (complete and sign): Sections 2 & 3 compliance, manufacturer datasheet/manual, IV-brand library list and add‑brand procedure, authorisation letter naming supplier as Malawi agent, names/qualifications of local service engineer, lifecycle and spare-parts commitments, validated disinfectant list.
• Registrations: copy of Business Registration Certificate, Trading Licence, Annual Tax Clearance Certificate, and any government contracts list.
• Documents to obtain: RFQ sections (attach as specified in Section B/C/D); quotation must price every line for five‑year cost.
• Notes: no briefing session details found; document filename: Procurement of Volumetric Infusion Pumps for ZCH.