Mobile Computers on Wheels (Nurse Carts)

This tender, issued by the Eastern Cape Department of Health, is for the supply and delivery of mobile computers on wheels, commonly called nurse carts or mobile clinical workstations, for Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital. The equipment is intended for ward and clinical use, giving nurses and healthcare staff a portable computing point at the bedside or on the ward. The tender falls under the Computer Equipment supplies category and is reference SCMU3-P26/27-0946-HO. The full scope, quantities, technical specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria are contained in the supporting PDF document (SCMU3_P26 27_0946-HO.pdf), which could not be extracted for this summary. Interested bidders should download and review that document before preparing a submission.

Mobile computers on wheels usually combine a computing device (laptop, tablet, or all-in-one PC), a height-adjustable mobile trolley, a rechargeable battery system, and in many cases accessories such as barcode scanners, card readers, or secure drawers. Hospital tenders of this type typically require equipment that is durable and easy to clean to infection-control standards, has adequate battery life for a full shift, and is compatible with the hospital's existing clinical information systems and network infrastructure. Bidders should expect to address warranty and after-sales support, installation and configuration, staff training where applicable, and delivery timelines. Compliance with National Treasury procurement requirements, valid tax compliance status, and B-BBEE documentation is standard for South African public-sector tenders, though the specific requirements must be confirmed in the tender document.

For the hospital, the benefit of this procurement is improved access to patient records and clinical systems at the point of care, which supports more efficient documentation, medication administration, and patient safety. For suppliers, the tender represents a government contract opportunity in the healthcare sector with a defined delivery scope. Note that the listing currently shows a draft status, with a published date of 23 October 2026 and a closing date of 28 October 2026. Bidders should verify the current status, closing date, and any addenda directly on the eTenders portal before the closing date, and ensure that their submissions are lodged on time, as late submissions are typically not accepted.