Robotic Surgical System
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is inviting suitably qualified suppliers to submit an offer for the supply, installation, commissioning, support, and ongoing maintenance and consumables of a Robotic Surgical System (RSS), as specified in Part B, Contract Details. Purpose The procurement forms part of the Customer's strategic objective to improve patient outcomes, increase elective surgery capability, strengthen workforce attraction and retention, and expand access to advanced surgical services across Far North Queensland. It also supports Queensland Government objectives relating to improved healthcare access, reduced elective surgery wait times, and the delivery of contemporary, technology-enabled healthcare services. Scope The scope includes: Supply of a robotic surgical platform Installation and commissioning of the robotic surgical system Provision of associated equipment, consumables, and software Integration of the system as required Ongoing maintenance and servicing Training and support services Delivery of a complete turnkey solution Instructions to Tenderers Please refer to the tender documentation for further information.
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