Rcch21/2025 – for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Demonstration, and Commissioning of Four (4) Cartridge Based Blood Gas Analysers to Be Placed for a Three-year Period, at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

RCCH21/2025

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2026-06-26 11:00

Laboratory, Sampling and Analytical Equipment, Reagents and Consumables, Medical Equipment and Supplies, Supply and Installation of Machinery and Equipment

Cape Town, Western Cape

Western Cape - Department of Health

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Tender Number: RCCH21/2025
Department: Western Cape - Health
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Western Cape
Closing Date: Friday, 26 June 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, KLIPFONTEIN ROAD - RONDEBOSCH - CAPE TOWN - 7700
Special Conditions: TENDER OFFERS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE BID BOX, AT THE FOYER, ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, MAIN ENTRANCE, RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, KLIPFONTEIN ROAD, RONDEBOSCH, 7700 BEFORE 11:00AM ON THE 26 JUNE 2026. THE BID BOX WILL BE ACCESIBLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 07H30 TILL 15H30, 5 DAYS A WEEK EXCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Shanice October
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 000-000-0000
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: NO Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time:
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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure four (4) cartridge-based blood gas analyzers, including supply, delivery, installation, demonstration, and commissioning, to be placed at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for a period of three years. The aim is to ensure reliable, accurate blood gas analysis capabilities within the hospital’s ICU, theatre, and emergency units, supporting clinical decision-making and patient care.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

  • Supply of four (4) cartridge-based blood gas analyzers with associated consumables and accessories.
  • Delivery and installation of the analyzers at specified hospital locations.
  • Demonstration and training of hospital staff on equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Commissioning and integration with hospital information systems.
  • Provision of maintenance, support, and consumables for a three-year period.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

  • Blood gas parameters: pH, pCO2, pO2, electrolytes (Na, K, Cl), ionized Ca, lactate, MetHb, HCT, CarboxyHb, Hb saturation.
  • Sample volume: maximum 0.3 ml per test.
  • Calibration: automated, with calibration cycles not exceeding 10 minutes; calibration results recorded and monitored.
  • Operational readiness: fully operational within 2 hours of cartridge replacement.
  • Sample processing time: less than 90 seconds from aspiration to printout.
  • Connectivity: capable of integrating with existing ICU systems (e.g., Philips ICCA or equivalent) for automatic result transmission.
  • Software: latest available version, with software launch date specified, and capacity for future upgrades.
  • Spare cartridges: at least 3 spares available per department.
  • User management: support for individual user accounts and barcode scanning for patient info.
  • UPS: capable of operating from 220V 50Hz supply, providing at least 2.6 hours backup, with replacement within 24 hours if faulty.
  • Maintenance: scheduled according to manufacturer’s plan, with response time within 2 hours for faults.
  • Reliability: minimum uptime of 98% per week.
  • Safety: compliance with relevant safety standards.
  • Training: comprehensive training for users and clinical technologists, including ongoing support and software updates communication.

Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate:

  • Certified factory-trained technical staff based in Western Cape for installation, maintenance, and support.
  • Ability to provide comprehensive training to hospital staff at no additional cost.
  • Capability to perform routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs during the contract period.
  • Experience with integration of blood gas analyzers into hospital information systems.
  • Availability of spare parts and consumables, with specified response times for servicing and repairs.
  • Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, including submission of signed OHS agreements.
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