Infusion pump & syringe drivers (incl drug library, pump stacking units & associated consumables)

Adelaide & Meath Hospital, Dublin Inc. The National Children's Hospital

The Adeliade & Meath Hospital, Dublin incorporating the National Children's Hospital (AMNCH) invites submissions from suitably qualifed supplier for the provision of a single system comprising of infusion pumps, syringe driver, pump stacking units, drug librarie and associated consumables), commissioning & maintenance (as and if required).
The main objective of this project is to identify a system which can replace existing infusion pump & syringe driver equipment with new equipment.
The equipment must be compatible with a single stacking system incorporating both infusion pumps and syringe drivers from a single device manufacturer.
The objective of this project is to appoint a single Tenderer who has a clear proven ability in the supply, placement/installation, maintenance and commissioning of such equipment. The successful tenderer must meet and provide evidence of a proven capability to meet the hospital requirements and service levels as stated within the hospital tender document. The proposal must offer value for money.
The successful Tenderer(s) must meet our requirements as outlined in Section 3 - particular performance specifications relating to items of equipment.
The infusion pump is intended to deliver a wide range of therapeutic fluids. Accuracy of infusion rate is critical and you should state the accuracy of any model proposed in your reply.
The syringe pump shall be used to deliver a wide range of therapeutic fluids where small volumes and low flow rates are required. Their use shall be indicated when delivering small critical volumes of medications and in general fluid delivery in some neonatal and paediatric patients. They shall also of use when treating ambulatory patients.
AMNCH intends to purchase up to 320 Infusion Pumps and 150 Syringe Drivers over the duration of this tender / contract with an initial purchase of quantities drawn down following tender award. AMNCH may purchase additional amounts of both devices during the course of the contract.
The proposal must offer value for money.
Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=358872.

Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2012-02-08. The procurement was published on 2011-12-23.

Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

• • B.Braun Medical

Who?

• • Adelaide & Meath Hospital, Dublin Inc. The National Children's Hospital

What?

• • Medical equipments › Medical consumables
• • Centrifugal pumps and liquid elevators › Pumps for medical use

Where?

• • Éire/Ireland