Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure infant ICU cribs equipped with the latest technology for neonatal and paediatric units. The units must facilitate the nursing, resuscitation, and monitoring of critically ill neonates and small infants up to 5 kilograms, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with international standards.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and end-user training of infant ICU cribs with integrated features such as resuscitation devices, monitoring capabilities, adjustable tilt, radiolucent surfaces, and phototherapy modules. The units are intended for use in neonatal and paediatric intensive care settings at Grey’s Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal. The scope also includes optional accessories, spare parts, software updates, and maintenance support over the equipment's lifecycle.

Technical Requirements

• The ICU cribs must be mobile, robust, and incorporate the latest technology, including features for resuscitation, monitoring, and temperature control.
• The units must operate off a 220V ± 10%, 50Hz single-phase AC power supply.
• Adjustable tilt with locking mechanisms, radiolucent mattress surfaces, and transparent guards on all sides.
• Built-in infant resuscitation devices with adjustable Peak Inspiratory Pressure and Peak End Expiratory Pressure limits.
• Provision for X-ray cassette accommodation beneath the mattress with graduation markings.
• Phototherapy modules integrated into overhead canopy or as separate units, emitting light at 420-500nm wavelength.
• Air/oxygen blender capable of blending air and oxygen from 21% to 100%, with a minimum range of 0-15 L/min flow meter and approved oxygen flow meters.
• Alarm systems for power failure, skin temperature deviations, and probe disconnections.
• Self-test features during power-up and compliance with IEC 60601 standards for electrical safety.
• Supply of comprehensive manuals, calibration software, spare parts, and optional accessories with specified warranties and maintenance agreements.

Skills Requirements

• Qualified technical personnel with manufacturer-certified training in the servicing, calibration, and repair of the supplied ICU cribs and associated equipment.
• Availability of a well-established service and repair facility within KwaZulu-Natal, capable of providing prompt support (within 24 hours).
• Technical staff must be familiar with international safety standards, software updates, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Capability to provide end-user training, including calibration, maintenance, and repair at the hospital site or remotely.
• Proven experience in supplying and supporting neonatal and paediatric ICU equipment in a healthcare setting.