/ CENTRAL PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIES UNIT
MINISTRY FOR HEALTH
UB002, Industrial Estate, San Ġwann
Tel: (+356) 2592 4000 E-mail: /
ERU Competitive call
ERU Ref. No: / 3001U17
Closing Date: / Tuesday,31stJanuary, 2017. / at 11:00am CET
Name of Company:
The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) Competitive Call is being published in accordance with Legal Notice 350 of 2016 – Emergency Procurement Regulations, 2016
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
I. / Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) OR Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) (or Mockup when not available) OR product literature are to be supplied for each item on offer.
II. / For medical materials and surgical devices kindly present the Declaration of Conformity.
III. / Delivery period should be within 7 Working Days from Confirmation of Order. However if no contractor can meet this requirement the CPSU may consider otherwise.
IV. / Quotations received without delivery time frames are considered to be in line with the above delivery time frames (7 days). Offers stating delivery details as ‘to be supplied upon request’ shall not be considered.
V. / Payment terms for this Competitive Call are thirty (30) days from receipt of goods.
VI. / If a consignment is not delivered within the stated delivery, ERU reserves the right to cancel part/all order.
Note to ALL Economic Operators
Please be informed that every CompetitiveCall shall be published on the CPSU website [ and on The Malta Government Gazette. Alerts of issue shall be sent to every registered Economic Operator for each Competitive Call. Visit the CPSU Website through the
following link to register.

Full list of bidders shall be published on the CPSU Website for each Competitive Call being issued by CPSU. List of Bidders shall be published prior to the commencement of the evaluation of the offers submitted.
Following the conclusion of the adjudication process, CPSU shall publish the Adjudication Result on the CPSU Website.
CPSU shall publish a list of all awards on The Malta Government Gazette and the CPSU website as per Legal Notice 350 of 2016.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
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Sage No: / J505
Item Description and Specifications: / Sodium Chloride 0.9% x 3000ml Solution for Irrigation B.P./E.P. CPV33692000-7
Solution for irrigation, sodium chloride 0.9% w/v in water for injection, up to 3000ml.
Other volumes from those requested may also be considered.
The irrigation fluid should be produced under GMP conditions. The irrigation fluid should be labelled accordingly with the labels showing clearly in large, bold letters the name of the preparation, contents and their concentration in percentages, batch number and expiry date, storage conditions, as well as indicating that the solution is for irrigation use.
The container bag/container must be made of a plastic material which is acceptable by the E.P. and B.P. for containing irrigation fluids. The container must:
  • Be graduated,
  • Have an appropriate loop or hole on opposite end of neck, enabling it to be easily and safely hung from a stand during use,
  • Collapse without the use of an airway,
  • Deliver the total volume required.
Have its contents sterilised by autoclaving.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
3500 bags
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
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Sage No: / IPV068
Item Description and Specifications: / Hepatitis B vaccine, inactivated, suspension for injection in 0.5ml single-dose prefilled syringe or single-dose vial for IM use, for children and adolescents.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
5000 units
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
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Sage No: / J500
Item Description and Specifications: / Sodium chloride 30% solution for injection, presented as 5ml up to 20ml ampoules/vials for I.V. use.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
1200 vials
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
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Sage No: / D071
Item Description and Specifications: / Cream containing per 100g Hydrocortisone B.P. 1g, Urea B.P. 10g in a stabilized emulsifying base in 30g to 100g tubes.
Creams containing lactic acid may also be considered.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
52
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
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Sage No: / A384
Item Description and Specifications: / Fluoxetine hydrochloride 20mg capsules.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
155,000
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
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Sage No: / D088
Item Description and Specifications: / Compound emollient cream
Compound emollient cream containing liquid paraffin, white/yellow soft paraffin and two or more of the following ingredients; cetosteryl alcohol, cetomacrogol, glycerol/glycerylmonostearate, propylene glycol, triethonolamine. The preparation should be fragrance (perfume) and lanolin (wool fat) free, in 100g-200g containers.Other volumes for the equivalent quantity may be considered.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
1570
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
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Sage No: / J535
Item Description and Specifications: / Ganciclovir 500mg IV Injections
Ganciclovir (as sodium salt) 500mg powder for solution for injections for I.V. use and in vials.
Supplier is to indicate whether:
(a) product offered requires a filter for administration, and if in the affirmative to specify the size and type of filter required; and
(b) Whether the filter, if required, will be supplied with the product being offered.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
50 units
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
Sage No: / A239
Item Description and Specifications: /

Combination of Rifampicin 300mg and Isoniazid 150mg Tablets

Rifampicin and Isoniazid Tablets (300/150 mg)

Rifampicin and Isoniazid each containing rifampicin 300mg and isonicotinic acid hydrazide (Isoniazid)150mg tablets
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
4000
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
Sage No: / J871
Item Description and Specifications: / Paclitaxel 100mg injections
Paclitaxel 100mg injections, concentrate for intravenous infusion vial.
Both the 30mg and 100mg preparations are to be of the same brand
Information should be supplied regarding chemical stability and compatibility of the drug following reconstitution and further dilution in (i) 0.9% sodium chloride infusions and (ii) 5% dextrose infusions, together with any other relevant information. GHPS reserves the right to reject any offer based on the information provided.
The duration of chemical stability of the reconstituted drug should preferably be at least 24 hours. When this is not possible, preference will be given to drugs with the longest chemical stability after reconstitution.
The brand of the 30mg is Accord.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
270
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
Sage No: / ICU025
Item Description and Specifications: / Cleaning and Sanitising Wipes (non-alcoholic)
Cleaning and sanitising wipes, containing both appropriate disinfectants (not based on alcohol) as well as surfactants that are designed specifically for the hospital environment.
They must have the following properties:
1. Effective for both cleaning as well as disinfection of:
- Surfaces including surfaces, door handles mattresses, keyboards, commodes, bed frames, food production areas etc.
- Equipment including stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, ultrasound probes, toys, walking frames, wheelchairs etc.
2. Any alcohol content in the wipes must not exceed 10%.
3. Wipes must be able to be applied using unprotected hands (without gloves). Evidence should be provided to verify that the product has been tested dermatologically and shown to be non-irritant on skin.
4. Demonstrates effectiveness against a wide range of micro-organisms that includes bacteria (including MRSA and Mycobacteria) as well as viruses (including Influenza, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and norovirus). Specifically, the product should provide at least a 99.99% reduction within a 30 second contact time, when tested using EN13727, for the following organisms:
 Escherichia coli
 Staphylococcus aureus
Enterococcusfaecalis
Acinetobacterbaumanii
Klebsiella pneumonia
All claims must be supported by reports of analyses, using EN methods, undertaken in independent ISO accredited laboratories.
5. Have a residual biocidal activity of at least 24 hours. Documentation must be produced showing appropriate laboratory tests.
6. Guaranteed to be safe to use on all hospital surfaces and items, including rubbers, plastics and metals. Declaration to be included.
7. Tested in accredited laboratories and shown to be compliant with all appropriate European Standards (including EN1276 and EN14561). Reports to be attached.
8. Have an individual wipe size with a surface area of not less than 500cm2
9. Supplied in packs containing at least 150 wipes.
10. The refill packs should fit into a lockable dispenser that will be affixed to the walls of patient rooms and other locations where care is given. The chosen tenderer will be responsible to affix and fully maintain the dispensers for the duration of the contract and then ensure their removal when instructed to do so by the hospital authorities at the termination of the contract. No additional charge will be made for the provision of these dispensers, over and above the costs of the wipe refills. If instructed to remove them, the contractor has to replace any old dispensers which were in place previously. Page 17
Tender will be awarded to the cheapest-per-wipe offer that is fully compliant with the stated specifications.
Documentation:
Tenderers are to confirm in their submission that the product complies with the above ten (10) and requirements.
Relevant documentation must also be included related to requirements indicated in clause 2 to 7 of the technical specifications.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
662800 wipes
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
Sage No: / G030
Item Description and Specifications: / Timololmaleate 0.5% w/v eye drops in 5ml droptainer.
Quantity Required / In Units / Quantity per pack / Price per Pack / Unit Price* / Total Price**
11,200
Delivery Period:
Expiry Date:
Remarks:
*Unit Price: Price per pack divided by Quantity per pack
**Total price including Freight to Malta Airport (CIF) for all the quantity quoted for.
If any other alternative methods of delivery can be offered or are available, these must be clearly indicated on quotation.
The offers must be submitted in English on by the closing date and time specified above.
Offers submitted on other mailboxes or by any other means will not be considered.
 Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing.