Tenders Are Invited For Procurement Of Syringe Pumps

Tenders are invited for Procurement of Syringe Pumps for ZCH. 2.1.1 Type Single-channel syringe infusion pump for adult, paediatric and neonatal use M 2.1.2 Condition New, currentproduction model; no refurbished or demonstration units M 2.1.3 Product lifecycle Manufacturers written confirmation that service and spare parts will be supported for at least 10 years from delivery M 2.1.4 Syringe sizes 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 and 60 ml M 2.1.5 Syringe detection Automatic detection of syringe size and correct seating of barrel and plunger M 2.1.6 Local syringe brands Accepts standard luer-lock syringes of brands available in Malawi (ZCH list: [BRANDS]); M supplier adds and calibrates any missing brand at commissioning at no extra cost 2.1.7 Consumables No proprietary syringes or extension sets required M 2.2 Performance and infusion modes mcg/kg/min, mg/kg/h, units/h); dosetime; loading dose; intermittent; sequential; ramp (taper up/down); micro-infusion 2.2.9 Anaesthesia modes TIVA mode; target-controlled infusion (TCI) as a priced option P 2.2.10 Relay infusion Programmed hand-over of an infusion to a second pump when the first syringe empties, carrying the settings across without interruption M 2.2.11 Rate titration Rate can be changed without stopping the infusion M 2.2.12 Drug library At least 2,000 drugs with colour-coded drug names and soft and hard dose limits; separate profiles for at least 10 care areas; editable by ZCH using PC software supplied free 2.3 Safety and alarms No. Parameter Requirement M/P Supplier response 2.3.1 Occlusion pressure At least 15 userselectable levels across a range of at least 501,100 mmHg; live inline pressure display M 2.3.2 Post-occlusion anti-bolus Automatic pressure release after occlusion to prevent a bolus when cleared M 2.3.3 Anti-bolus on loading Motorised syringe-loading mechanism with automatic clutch that engages the plunger without manual clutch operation, preventing an unintended bolus during loading M 2.3.4 Early occlusion warning Pressure-trend warning before the occlusion alarm P 2.3.5 Alarms Audible and visual, prioritised to IEC 60601-1-8, for: occlusion, syringe near M No. Parameter Requirement M/P Supplier response empty, syringe empty, infusion complete, low battery, battery depleted, mains power lost, syringe or plunger not engaged, pump left idle, and system fault 2.3.6 Alarm volume Adjustable; high-priority alarms cannot be permanently muted M 2.3.7 Key lock Keypad or screen lock, with passwordprotected settings M 2.3.8 Event log At least 1,000 events, kept when the pump is off, downloadable to PC M 2.4 Display and user interface No. Parameter Requirement M/P Supplier response 2.4.1 Display Colour capacitive touchscreen of at least 3.5 inches, readable in bright ward light, showing rate, volume infused, volume M No. Parameter Requirement M/P Supplier response to be infused, time remaining, drug name, pressure and battery status 2.4.2 Large-font view Selectable largefont view with key values readable from at least 2 m M 2.4.3 Language English user interface M 2.4.4 Ease of use Start, rate change and bolus each reachable in 3 steps or fewer M 2.4.5 Touchscreen use Works with gloved hands and after wet disinfection; impact-resistant glass M 2.4.6 Night mode Adjustable screen brightness and night mode P 2.5 Power supply and battery No. Parameter Requirement M/P Supplier response 2.5.1 Mains input 100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz M 2.5.2 Mains failure Switches to battery automatically without interrupting the infusion, with an alarm M response 2.5.3 Battery type Rechargeable lithium-ion M 2.5.4 Battery run time At least 8 hours at 5 ml/h with a new, fully charged battery M 2.5.5 Extended run time 10 hours or more at 5 ml/h P 2.5.6 Charging time Full charge in 6 hours or less while the pump is in use M 2.5.7 Battery replacement Replaceable by ZCH biomedical staff without special tools; state expected battery life in charge cycles M 2.5.8 DC input 12 V DC input for ambulance or transfer use P 2.6 Environment, durability and cleaning No. Parameter Requirement M/P Supplier response 2.6.1 Operating temperature At least 540 °C M 2.6.2 Operating humidity Up to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing M 2.6.3 Storage conditions At least 20 to +55 °C M 2.6.4 Ingress protection IP44 or better M 2.6.5 Disinfectant range Casing validated by the manufacturer against at least M No. Parameter Requirement M/P Supplier response 2.2.1 Flow rate range At least 0.01 2,000 ml/h (50/60 ml syringe) M 2.2.2 Rate resolution 0.01 ml/h steps below 100 ml/h M 2.2.3 Delivery accuracy ±1.8% under IEC 60601-2-24 test conditions M 2.2.4 Volume to be infused 0.019,999 ml M 2.2.5 Bolus Manual and programmable bolus, with bolus rate and volume displayed M 2.2.6 KVO Adjustable KVO rate, at least 0.015 ml/h M 2.2.7 Purge/prime Purge function with volume display M 2.2.8 Infusion modes Rate (ml/h); volume/time; dose by body weight. Publish Date 2026-09-25 Closing Date 2026-09-30 Tender Link : https://ppda.mw/storage/documents/opentenders/2-RFQ%20For%20Procurement%20of%20%20Syringe%20Pump%202026.pdf