Tenders Are Invited For Emergency Power Points With Shelter For People With An Electrical Medical Device

The Ministry Of Health, Welfare And Sport (Vws), The Medicines And Medical Technology Directorate Are Preparing A Possible Assignment/Tender. This Concerns Assistance In Emergency Situations Such As Extreme Weather, War Or A Major Disruption. Utilities Such As Home Batteries And Home Emergency Generators Are Impractical, Expensive And Require Maintenance. With This Market Consultation, Vws Is Investigating Whether There Are (Several) Service Providers Who Can Offer The Option Of Setting Up Regional Emergency Power Points Where People Can Be Cared For And Receive Emergency Power For Their Medical Device. Emergency Power Locations For Hundreds Of Thousands Of People Who Use An Electrically Powered Medical Device At Home. It Is Also Important That People Can Stay At The Emergency Power Point For A Maximum Of 72 Hours. An Emergency Situation Can Of Course Last Longer Than 72 Hours. But During That Time, The Government Can Better Organize Aid And Distribute Up-To-Date Information.