Provision of Three (3) Gamma Detection Systems

AI-generated analysis of the documents. Check the official notice and any amendments for current submission details.

1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks the supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of three (3) Gamma Detection Systems for St. Vincent's University Hospital. The systems are intended for use in clinical and surgical settings to support intraoperative and clinical gamma detection procedures. These procedures include, but are not limited to, sentinel lymph node biopsy and radioguided surgery.

The scope of supply encompasses:

• Hardware: Three (3) Gamma Detection Systems.
• Software: Associated software for system operation and data management.
• Accessories: All necessary accessories for the functioning of the systems.
• Consumables: Where applicable, consumables required for system operation.
• Installation: Professional installation of the systems at the hospital.
• Commissioning: Verification and testing of the systems to ensure they meet specifications.
• User Training: Comprehensive training for hospital staff on the operation and maintenance of the systems.
• After-Sales Support: Ongoing support services, including warranty, maintenance, and spare parts availability.

The systems must meet specific technical and clinical requirements detailed in Appendix 1 of the RFT. These include performance characteristics such as sensitivity, spatial resolution, energy range, and detector type. The systems must be clinically suitable for the specified applications and the hospital environment. Tenderers must also address the quality and comprehensiveness of accompanying accessories and consumables, and provide evidence of clinical validation and peer-reviewed performance data.

The contract duration is for eight (8) years, with an option for the Contracting Authority to extend the term for up to twelve (12) months, with a maximum of two (2) such extensions. The estimated expenditure over the full potential term is €120,000 (excluding VAT).

3. Background & buyer context

St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) is procuring these Gamma Detection Systems to enhance its capabilities in intraoperative and clinical gamma detection procedures. The procurement aligns with the hospital's need to update and maintain its medical equipment for critical surgical applications such as sentinel lymph node biopsy and radioguided surgery. This tender is conducted under the national open procedure, indicating a competitive process to secure the best value for the hospital. The estimated value suggests a focus on essential equipment upgrades rather than a large-scale capital investment programme.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for evaluation:

• Turnover requirement: A minimum average annual turnover of €150,000 in each of the last two (2) completed financial years.
• Insurance: The successful tenderer must hold the following insurances for the term of the Goods Contract:
• Employer’s Liability: €12.7 million for any one claim or series of claims.
• Public Liability: €6.5 million for any one claim or series of claims.
• Product Liability: €6.5 million for any one claim or series of claims.
• Certifications: Tenderers must hold a current ISO 13485 certification (Medical Devices Quality Management Systems) or an equivalent standard.
• Past experience: Tenderers must demonstrate relevant experience in the supply, installation, and support of Gamma Detection Systems or equivalent medical/surgical detection equipment within the last five (5) years. This includes providing details of at least two (2) contracts for the supply of such equipment to healthcare organisations, completed within the last five (5) years.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender, beyond the requirement for service engineers to be available in Ireland.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), determined by the following criteria:

Award Criterion Weighting Sub-criteria