Job Description
Human Impact Hub (Hi-Hub) invites eligible and qualified suppliers to submit bids for the supply of medical supplies and medical equipment as detailed in the Statement of Requirements (Section 6), under the Enhancing Primary
Health Care in Rural Zimbabwe (EPHE) project. This tender covers Lots 1 to 5.
Duties and Responsibilities
HUMAN IMPACT HUB
SUPPLY OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES
LOT 1 – FURNITURE & FIXED EQUIPMENT
Minimum 12-month warranty required.
1. Delivery Beds (Manually Adjustable) – Qty: 20
Manually adjustable hospital delivery bed with independent manual mechanical winding cranks for backrest adjustment and Trendelenburg / Reverse-Trendelenburg tilt.
2. Examination Couch – Qty: 20
Mild steel epoxy-coated frame, padded; medical PVC upholstery (black or navy blue); foldable 2-section examination table, height-adjustable, PU foam padding.
3. Gynae Bed with Stirrups – Qty: 4
Gynaecological examination table with stirrups and headrest, foot-pedal height adjustment.
4. Wheelchair – Qty: 8
Fixed-arm, footrest, 125kg weight capacity, foldable; standard hospital castors (district-hospital indoor use).
5. 4-Fold Patient Screen – Qty: 20
Mobile, standard locally-available frame; extended length 2,400–2,500mm, height 1,700–1,800mm, ground clearance to curtain base max 250–300mm; minimum 5–6 twin-wheel non-marking medical-grade swivel castors, at least 2 with foot-operated locking brakes; water-impermeable, stain-resistant, UV-stabilised heavy-duty vinyl or PVC/polyester-blend panels, washable and chlorine-disinfection resistant.
LOT 2 – CONSUMABLES & POINT-OF-CARE DIAGNOSTICS
6. Batteries (for BP Machines, Glucometers) – Qty: 200
AA, AAA, CR2032 (4-pack); type/split to be matched to the specific machines procured under this tender (predominantly AAA); supplier to confirm split against final equipment specification at award stage.
7. Pregnancy Test Kits (Box/50) – Qty: 300
Cassette type.
8. Pulse Oximeter – Qty: 200
Fingertip, battery-operated, rechargeable, OLED display; compatible with neonatal SpO2 range (70–100%), accuracy ≤ ±3%.
9. Infra-red Thermometers – Qty: 20
Non-contact forehead/temporal type; ambient operating range 10–40°C, relative humidity up to 85% non-condensing; core temperature reading range 32–42.9°C; reading distance 3–5cm; backlit colour-change LCD display (green/yellow/red by fever status) with mutable alarm.
10. Digital Thermometers – Qty: 200
Axillary use; measurement range 32–42.9°C; accuracy less than 0.1°C.
11. Heavy Duty Digital Blood Pressure Machines – Qty: 200
Handheld/desk-type digital BP machine (not a multiparameter monitor); rechargeable battery-powered; additional cuffs in small/medium/large; USB-C charging preferred where available.
12. First Aid Kits – Qty: 150
Box, 220mm x 320mm.
LOT 3 – CLINICAL & MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT
13. Vaginal Speculum Graves, Reusable – Large – Qty: 25
14. Vaginal Speculum Graves, Reusable – Medium – Qty: 20
15. Vaginal Speculum Graves, Reusable – Small – Qty: 15
16. Digital Weighing Scales – Qty: 200
Tempered safety glass or slip-resistant rubberised plastic platform, approx. 300x300mm; 150–200kg maximum weight capacity; 100g accuracy.
17. Height Measure, Wall Mountable – Qty: 24
Roll-up stature meter, up to 2.5 metres.
18. Salter Hanging Weighing Scale – Qty: 200
Maximum 25kg capacity; heavy-duty, temperature-compensated dual steel spring mechanism to prevent calibration drift at ambient temperatures up to 45°C.
19. Baby Weighing Scale (Beam Type/Digital/Cupid 1) – Qty: 20
Dual-beam balance system with sliding counterweight (poise) mechanism; no external power source or batteries required.
20. Oxygen Gauge with Tubing – Qty: 8
BOC-gases compatible.
21. High Flow Oxygen Gauge and Humidifiers – Qty: 20
BOC-gases compatible.
22. Drip Stand (4-Hook) – Qty: 40
IV stand with castors, adjustable height, double hook; heavy-duty manual screw-locking or clutch-locking collar, vertical extension 1,300mm to 2,100mm.
23. Double Step Foot Stools – Qty: 40
Stainless steel.
24. Suction Machine – Qty: 4
Manual suction pump, hand-operated; 500–1,000ml single-use canister; disposable tubing.
25. Height Ruler, Fibreglass (Manual) – Qty: 200
Free-standing, 20cm to 200cm measurement range.
26. Fetoscopes – Qty: 16
Pinard type; plastic or aluminium (either acceptable).
LOT 4 – CONSUMABLES & SUPPLIES
27. Latex Examination Gloves, Powder-Free – Large (Box of 100) – Qty: 900
28. Latex Examination Gloves, Powder-Free – Medium (Box of 100) – Qty: 300
29. Latex Examination Gloves, Powder-Free – Small (Box of 100) – Qty: 150
30. Heavy Duty Industrial Powder-Free Gloves – Medium (Box of 50) – Qty: 27
31. Heavy Duty Industrial Powder-Free Gloves – Large (Box of 50) – Qty: 26
32. Heavy Duty Industrial Powder-Free Gloves – XL (Box of 50) – Qty: 27
33. Sanitizers – Alcohol Hand Sanitiser, 5 Litres (VHW Use) – Qty: 150
34. Sanitizers – Alcohol Hand Sanitiser, 10 Litres (Facility Use) – Qty: 150
35. Infant Radiant Warmer – Qty: 8
Trolley-mounted; power source electricity with solar backup. Minimum 12-month warranty, installation/commissioning and user training required (district hospital deployment).
36. Penguin Sucker – Qty: 50
Neonatal bulb suction syringe; bulb size/volume 30–60ml (up to 75ml max); soft-silicone bulb/canvas wall with long, flexible, tapered nozzle tip (50–55mm tip length); two-piece detachable or split-body design (or easily accessible internal chamber); 100% high-grade medical-grade silicone rubber, latex-free, phthalate-free, BPA-free; must withstand chemical (cold) sterilisation with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, thermal sterilisation (boiling at 100°C for ≥20 minutes), and autoclave cycles at 121°C for 20 minutes or 134°C for up to 5 minutes at standard operational pressures.
37. MUAC Tapes – Paediatric – Qty: 150
38. MUAC Tapes – Adult – Qty: 150
39. Suture Packs (Reusable Kits) – Qty: 20
Needle holder (Mayo-Hegar type, 140–160mm); surgical tissue forceps (Adson type, toothed, 120–125mm, 1x2 tooth); dissecting forceps (Adson type, non-toothed, 120–125mm, fine cross-serrated); surgical scissors (Iris or sharp/blunt, straight, 115–130mm); scalpel blade handle No.3 (compatible with blade sizes #10/#11/#15); 1x multi-compartment utility tray; 5x sterile gauze swabs (min. 75x75mm, 8/12-ply, 100% cotton); 2x surgical drape/green towel (min. 1 fenestrated, 450x450mm, poly-backed waterproof, 50–70mm central aperture).
Sterilisation: reusable, autoclavable at 134°C, 2.1–2.2 bar, minimum 18 minutes.
40. Dressing Packs (Reusable Kits) – Qty: 60
1x multi-compartment utility tray; 3x dressing/dissecting forceps (block/moulded, stainless steel grade 410, fine cross-serrated, 120–130mm); 5x sterile cotton wool balls (min. 0.5–1.0g each); 5x sterile gauze swabs (75x75mm or 100x100mm, 8/12-ply, 100% cotton); 1x absorbent dressing pad (min. 100x200mm); 1x sterile field/outer wrap (min. 500x500mm, waterproof poly-backed).
Sterilisation: reusable, autoclavable at 134°C, 2.1–2.2 bar, minimum 18 minutes.
41. Vaccine Carriers – Qty: 20
Box type. Capacity 1.7–4.8 litres, WHO PQS-prequalified type, minimum 4 icepacks, cold life ≥ 34 hours at +43°C.
42. Hospital Mattresses – Qty: 40
Wipeable/waterproof cover; dimensions to match the delivery beds and examination couches specified above.
43. Dry Swabs (B/100) – Qty: 100
Gauze, sterile.
LOT 5 – CAPITAL & DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
Minimum 12-month warranty; installation, commissioning where applicable and user training required for the 4 district hospitals, with virtual-support option where equipment is already in use.
44. VIAC Camera – Qty: 4
Reference models: Lutech LT-300 HD Medical Series, Canon, Goldway Phillips (or equivalent); minimum 2.0 megapixels / 1080p Full HD true progressive output; 20x true optical zoom.
Long lead-time / import item.
45. Cryotherapy Machine and Liquid Nitrogen – Qty: 4
Reference model: Wallach LL100 cryosurgical system, two-trigger cryogun, N2O cylinder attachment (900001) or equivalent.
Long lead-time / import item.
46. Thermal Ablation Machine (Portable, Battery-Powered) – Qty: 4
Reference spec: electrosurgery unit, thermo-coagulation, portable, 100°C max, 4 probe, battery operated, carry case and charger.
Long lead-time / import item.
47. DK Pot (With Pressure Gauge) – Qty: 16
Gas-heated (suited to primary-care facilities); heavy-gauge, internal sterilisation temperature up to 120°C; seamless premium aluminium alloy or Grade 304 stainless steel; capacity 24–35 litres.
48. Butterfly Point-of-Care Ultrasound Machine – Qty: 4
Single multi-mode probe (ultrasound-on-a-chip); AI-assisted diagnostics suitable for lower-tier cadre use.
TOTAL BID PRICE (USD)
Original tender columns:
* Item No.
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* Unit Price (USD)
* Total Price (USD)
Qualifications and Experience
Bid Submission Requirements
Bidders must submit one sealed envelope containing their technical and financial offer. The envelope must show
the procurement reference number and bidder’s name. Bids must be received at the stated submission address by
the closing date and time. Late bids will not be considered.
Each bid must include:
● Completed and signed Bid Submission Form.
● Company registration documents and relevant business licences.
● Valid tax clearance certificate.
● Company profile and evidence of experience supplying medical supplies or equipment.
● At least two client references for similar supplies, where applicable.
● Manufacturer or authorised distributor authorisation for branded or specialised equipment, where
applicable.
● Product brochures, technical specifications and evidence of compliance with the stated requirements.
Bids must remain valid for 40 days from the closing date. Prices must be quoted in United States dollars and must
be inclusive of delivery and insurance to the central delivery point stated in Section 7. For imported items, all costs
relating to importation, customs clearance, duties and delivery are strictly at the cost of the supplier. Any exclusions
must be clearly stated; a bid that is silent on inclusions will be assessed as inclusive of all such costs.
3. Evaluation and Award
Hi-Hub will first check that bids are complete and meet the mandatory requirements. Technical compliance,
product quality, supplier capacity, warranty and after-sales support will then be assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Delivery timeliness is scored rather than treated as pass/fail: bids proposing delivery by the target date stated in
Section 7 for the relevant lot or item receive full marks against this factor; bids that are otherwise compliant but
propose a later delivery date remain eligible for evaluation and award, scored at a reduced level against this factor
only. Financial offers from technically compliant bidders will then be compared, alongside the delivery-timeliness
score, to determine best value for money. Hi-Hub may award different lots or items to different suppliers where
this is provided for in the tender.
The procurement will be conducted in accordance with Human Impact Hub’s Procurement Policy. Bidders must
disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest and must not engage in fraud, bribery, collusion or other
improper conduct. Hi-Hub reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or cancel the tender process in accordance
with its Procurement Policy.
Unsuccessful bidders will be notified in writing by the Procurement Committee Secretariat within 10 working days
of contract award approval, in accordance with Human Impact Hub’s Procurement Policy (§4.3.4)
How to Apply
4. Submission and Clarifications
Submit bids to: Human Impact Hub, 73 Heyman Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo. For clarification, contact:
finance@humanimpacthub.org and management@humanimpacthub.org. Clarification requests must be received
by 13 November 2026, 16:00 hours (CAT). Responses to clarification requests, and any resulting addenda, will be
issued to all bidders who have obtained the tender document by 16 November 2026.
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