Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and deliver a Mission Cholesterol System (Cholesterol Machine) to Rietvlei Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal. The goal is to procure a device capable of measuring cholesterol levels efficiently and accurately, adhering to specified standards and requirements.

Scope

The scope encompasses the procurement, supply, and delivery of one handheld biosensor analyzer for cholesterol testing. The device must meet the detailed specifications provided, including size, methodology, and quality standards. The delivery is a once-off, and the equipment must be supplied to Rietvlei Hospital's Central Supply Chain Management division, with the final destination being the hospital premises.

Technical Requirements

• Device Type: Handheld analyzer (Mission Cholesterol System)
• Methodology: Biosensor technology
• Measurement: Total cholesterol levels in finger-tip blood samples
• Time to Results: 15-70 seconds
• Device Dimensions: Approximately 55 x 106 x 20 mm (display: 32.5 x 34.8 mm)
• Quality Standards: ISO 13485, FDA approval
• Sample Requirement: No sample required for testing (device is a point-of-care meter)
• Unit Measure: Per unit

Skills and Competency Requirements

While specific skills are not explicitly detailed in the tender, bidders are expected to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of medical device standards and regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA)
• Experience in supplying biomedical equipment, particularly point-of-care analyzers
• Ability to provide technical documentation, user manuals, and certification of standards compliance
• Capacity to deliver training, installation, and after-sales support if required
• Compliance with procurement policies, including preference for South African owned companies and adherence to the specified specifications