Metro North Hospital and Health Service is seeking offers for the supply, installation, and commissioning of one Long Axial Field of View (LAFOV) Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET/CT) system. The system is for the Department of Nuclear Medicine, PET and Theranostics at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The tender closes on August 27, 2026. The contract is for a period of five years, with potential for extension. The service provider must comply with the Queensland Procurement Policy and the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct. Detailed terms and conditions for service and maintenance are provided.
The proposal submission deadline is Thursday, 27 August 2026, 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The HHS will pay the service provider the fees and reimburse approved expenses after they have been incurred. Payment of any amount will not constitute an admission that services have been properly provided. The HHS may suspend payment of disputed invoice amounts.
The service provider must supply all products and parts in a new and unused condition with any manufacturers or suppliers warranty transferred to the HHS at no cost.
The service provider must comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of conduct, industry standards, and Queensland Health and HHS policies, including those related to radiation safety and work health and safety.
A failure to adhere to the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct may be considered a breach of contract. The HHS may retain or require a refund of part of the fee if performance standards are not met.
The document mentions facility officers and site officers who oversee the day-to-day operations and use of equipment, and the service provider must liaise with them. However, it does not explicitly state if a site visit is mandatory or optional for potential suppliers.
The supplier query cutoff is Monday, 24 August 2026, 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The HHS may terminate the agreement if the service provider breaches confidentiality, privacy, data protection, insurance clauses, or fails to provide services in accordance with the contract. Insolvency or a change in control without consent can also lead to termination.