Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure 1 unit of a 12-channel electrocardiograph (ECG) recorder that meets specified technical standards, ensuring reliable cardiac monitoring for adult and paediatric use at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply, delivery, installation, testing, calibration, and commissioning of the ECG machine. It includes providing training to hospital staff, supplying necessary accessories and manuals, and ensuring ongoing support and maintenance as per the technical specifications. The procurement is limited to the specified model that complies with the detailed technical and safety standards outlined in the tender documents.

Technical Requirements

• The ECG machine must be a portable, user-friendly device with a thermal dot matrix printhead.
• Built-in display capable of clearly showing at least three ECG waveforms, with specified size and resolution.
• Recording capabilities for 3, 6, and 12 lead configurations, with distinctive identification for each lead.
• Display of heart rate, annotation of device settings, date, time, calibration pulse, and patient name on recordings.
• Selectable recording speeds: 5, 25, and 50 mm/sec.
• Features including automatic amplitude adjustment, baseline drift compensation, and ECG quality control (e.g., noise filtering).
• Internal memory for storing ECGs with capability for external transmission.
• Battery operation with specified type, capacity, and minimum operating time.
• Compliance with international electrical safety standards (IEC 60601-1 and 60601-1-2), CE certification, and hospital-grade mains cable.
• Guarantee of at least 24 months, with specified uptime and service requirements.
• Provision for optional accessories, software upgrades, and accessories compatibility.
• Adherence to Hazardous Substance Act licensing and Radiation Control licensing where applicable.

Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in supplying and servicing medical ECG equipment, with established service and repair facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.
• Qualified technicians trained by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with certification evidence.
• Availability of trained technical staff within 24 hours for maintenance and repairs.
• Capability to demonstrate the equipment’s operation and provide comprehensive training to hospital staff, including calibration, maintenance, and repair down to PCB level.
• Provision of detailed manuals, software, and ongoing technical support throughout the equipment’s lifecycle.
• Ability to supply spare parts for at least 10 years from the original manufacturer.