Mr. Yaakov Kruthammer, Deputy Administrative Director, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer 52621, Israel

99 -- ISRAEL: DUE 050595 POC Tel 972-3-530-3030 FAX 972-3-530-3568 9018 instruments and appliances used in medical sciences the Chaim Sheba medical Center invites suppliers to submit a quotation for a blood count system tender 131/mtz a the system must have the following capacities: --blood count with smear (differential), at least 100 tests per hour preference will be given to an instrument that can provide a clear diagnosis of the different cells to eliminate the need for the use of a microscope for regular blood counts --the blood counter will be fed by an automatic sampling system with at least 100 test places; --the size of the blood sample required for the test must be minimal preference will be given to a system requiring a minimal amount of blood for the automatic sample test the manufacturer must include data regarding the volume of the minimum sample for manual feeding and for automatic feeding - reticulocyte count to include: - amount - size - haemoglobine count - maturity the proposal must include original documentation confirming compliance with the above requirements B the system must include the following main subsystems -blood count system to include analyzer; -fast working computerized data processing system; -printer -power supply -internal bar-code system for identification of samples; -automatic sampler -software for all the necessary tests with guaranteed upgrading to the manufacturer's latest version for a period of five years (without additional costs) C the proposed model will be tested by a hematological laboratory team to verify that it meets the requirements D reagents: the bidder must specify the following data with regard to the reagents -the types of reagents required for the operation of the system, related to the various tests; -number of reagents required for a test; - shelf-life of each type of reagent; -cost of each test; -cost of each type of reagent over a period of 24 months e 24-month-warranty is required. F the manufacturer must have a known local agent who can provide the expertise, service and spareparts, according to professional standards and within a short timeframe G the manufacturer shall provide technical training for hospital technicians at this plant at the same level as the courses given to the manufacturer's agents, in order to ensure thorough service and maintenance of the system H the system must be supplied with two operating manuals and two service manuals the offer must include price, weight, total fob price from port nearest to Israel the supplier is requested to indicate the date of supply quotations should be submitted not rater than May 7, 1995 at 14 00 at tender box number 1, building 64B, chain Sheba medical Center, Tel Hashomer 56 1 for additional information contact Yaakov Kruthammer, Tel 972-3-530-35, fax: 97-3-530- 3568 for assistance, U.S. companies May contact irit wolff, FCS Tel Aviv, Tel 97-3-510-713, fax 97 - 3- 510-715 Please send a copy of your response to: Commercial Section (FCS TOP), American Embassy, Tel Aviv, Psc 98 Box 100, APO AE 09830, Refer to T0037.. (0101)

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