The Ministry of Health launches a massive international tender to supply laboratories with testers and medical supplies worth over 100 million dirhams.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has initiated a significant international tender for the procurement of large quantities of laboratory test kits, medical supplies, and chemicals, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Epidemiology Directorate and the National Institute of Health in combating diseases and supporting national health programs.
The value of the tender, which includes 59 diverse lots, ranges between 102 and 122 million dirhams. It aims to provide laboratories with the necessary tools to tackle viral and contagious diseases, improving early diagnosis capacity and rapid response to epidemics.
The tender includes rapid tests for HIV (HIV-1 and HIV-2) in quantities ranging from 1 million to 1.2 million units, adhering to precise specifications requiring sensitivity of no less than 99% and specificity of no less than 98%. The tests must be approved by the World Health Organization and suitable for use on whole blood, plasma, and serum samples.
Additionally, the tender encompasses tests for hepatitis C (HCV), PCR analysis tools for accurate viral load measurement, along with supplementary supplies such as EDTA tubes, microlances, sterile wipes, and bacterial culture media to ensure the quality of field tests.
Modern devices such as QuantStudio 5 and FilmArray v2.0, recognized for real-time molecular diagnostics, are also part of the tender, contributing to increased diagnostic accuracy and swift results for conditions such as tuberculosis, whooping cough, leishmaniasis, and malaria.
Moreover, the tender includes reagents for microbiological analysis of food and water to detect salmonella, listeria, Escherichia coli, and hepatitis A and E, alongside high-precision chemicals and sterilization solutions to modernize laboratories and enhance biosafety standards.
The Ministry stipulates that all laboratory products must comply with international standards, be approved by the World Health Organization, and be storable at temperatures between +2 and +30 degrees Celsius to ensure their effectiveness in various conditions.
Through this tender, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection seeks to secure a strategic stock of diagnostic tools and update the national epidemiological monitoring system, in line with current and future health challenges.
