Tender Overview
National Institute Of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bangalore, Karnataka, seeks bids for an Integrated Electrosurgical Unit (ISU) and vessel sealing system. The procurement covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, with statutory clearances if required. Scope includes comprehensive equipment with open and laparoscopic modes, vessel sealing capabilities, and compatible accessories. The tender emphasizes OEM installation, service support, and potential quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract. Unique aspects include emphasis on in-country service capability and pre-dispatch inspection.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Integrated Electrosurgical Unit with vessel sealing system and compatible monopolar/bipolar instruments
- Display: user-friendly mono/polar/bipolar visualization; display size in inches to be specified
- Performance: tissues sensing rate, data input port for software upgrades, compatibility with other surgical systems, open & laparoscopic control modes
- Monopolar/Bipolar: universal adaptor socket, multiple cutting modes, maximum power values, coagulation modes (monopolar/bipolar), auto start/stop features, and ligation/resection power limits
- Vessel sealing: vessel sealing power output specification required; dedicated instruments for 7 mm vessel sealing with cable, length options 18–37 cm across jaws
- Instruments: reusable monopolar/bipolar forceps, pencils, patient plate, and bipolar cables; 5 mm laparoscopic seals with Maryland/curved and straight jaw options in 32–37 cm and 18–25 cm lengths
- Accessories: double-pedal footswitch with toggle function; optional comprehensive warranty via bidding; post-installation installation certification
- Installations: minimum expectation of on-site or central/state government hospital installations; proof of service center availability in the consignee state is required
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may increase or decrease by up to 25% of bid quantity; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, min 30 days
- Installation & training: to be performed by OEM or OEM-certified resource; scope includes installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and operator training
- OEM eligibility: imported products must have Indian-based OEM or authorized seller with service support; a relevant certificate must be submitted
- Service & support: functional service centre in the consignee state; dedicated toll-free support and escalation matrix required
- Inspection: pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises; buyer may appoint external agency for compliance check prior to dispatch
