Supply, installation, service and maintenance of mycobacterial culture and dst instruments for nhls (5‑year)

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• Submit all mandatory returnable documents as listed in the tender (e.g., completed bid form, technical specifications, proof of compliance, brochures/specifications, signed letters of commitment).
• Answers to mandatory questions must be fully substantiated; any ‘Comply’ answer without supporting documentation will lead to disqualification.
• No unanswered questions are permitted.
• All documents must be signed where required and submitted by the closing date and time.

Scope: Supply, install, service and maintain mycobacterial culture and drug susceptibility testing (DST) instruments for a 5‑year period nationwide.

Mandatory instrument features:

• Automated liquid culture system (non‑radiometric) with built‑in incubator and indicator for positive cultures.
• End‑of‑incubation alert and error notifications (visual/audio).
• Barcode scanning and calibrating mechanism.
• Capability to perform DST using WHO‑recommended critical concentrations for 1st and 2nd line TB drugs and in‑house drugs.
• Middleware for integration with NHLS Lab Information System (TrakCare) and other reporting platforms.
• Ability to process sputum and extrapulmonary samples; include blood culture system with paediatric‑suitable media.
• Power: 240 V, SA‑compliant, UPS included, safety‑marked.
• Physical: Freestanding/bench‑top, fits existing laboratory infrastructure, ergonomic design, operator manual.
• Service: 5‑year maintenance contract, on‑site support within 48 h, warranty included, software updates at bidder’s cost.
• Delivery within 3 months of award; consumables/reagents estimated at 1 million ZAR per annum.

Mandatory compliance statements (to be submitted with proof):

• Automated liquid culture system.
• Non‑radiometric technology.
• Built‑in incubator.
• Positive‑culture indicator.
• End‑of‑incubation indication.
• Error alerts.
• Barcode capability.
• Calibration mechanism.
• DST capability with WHO concentrations.
• Sample type processing.
• Software updates.
• Compatibility with NHLS LIS.
• Provision of liquid media and supplements.
• Middleware as per site requirements.
• UPS provision.

All statements must be supported by brochures, specifications or signed letters of commitment; otherwise the bid will be disqualified.

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