Linear Accelerators x 2 and Brachytherapy Treatment Unit x 1
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About this tender
Overview Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking offers for the supply, delivery, and installation of 2 linear accelerators and 1 brachytherapy unit for the Townsville Cancer Centre located in Townsville University Hospital. About Townsville Hospital and Health Service requires the supply of radiation oncology treatment equipment to support the delivery of safe, effective and contemporary cancer treatment services. The existing equipment has reached end of life and must be replaced to support the continued delivery of radiation oncology services. Any required modifications to the existing building will be facilitated by THHS Building Engineering and Maintenance Services. Scope The procurement is divided into the following separable portions: Portion 1, Linear Accelerators: supply, delivery, installation, testing and acceptance of two dual modality medical linear accelerators, together with all associated software, accessories, interfaces, documentation, warranty and support requirements Portion 2, HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader System: supply, delivery, installation, testing and acceptance of one high dose rate brachytherapy afterloader system, together with all associated software, accessories, applicators, interfaces, documentation, warranty and support requirements Contractor Requirements The Supplier must ensure that the offered equipment is: Fit for purpose Clinically operational Compliant with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements Capable of safe and reliable integration into the existing radiation oncology service environment The Supplier must liaise and coordinate with the Customer, project stakeholders, building stakeholders and any other relevant parties throughout delivery, installation, acceptance and transition into service, and must coordinate with the Customer and relevant stakeholders to ensure that equipment delivery, installation and commissioning requirements are appropriately integrated with building and site works. Information Requested The Supplier must detail the proposed maintenance regime for the offered equipment, including: Preventative maintenance arrangements Corrective maintenance arrangements Response times Repair timeframes Parts availability Service support arrangements Any proposed value-add initiatives relevant to reliability, cost or lifecycle performance The Customer will consider the overall maintenance offering, including pricing, reliability, service model and whole-of-life value for money.
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