The Provision Of Single Use Pressure Catheters

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of single use pressure catheters as part of a dynamic intercompartment pressure testing capability the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall (SH).

As part of the Tender process the Tenderer will be required to supply 5 examples of their products for review to ensure they are practical in integrating to the system for the testing method.

The key user requirements of the product are Standard medical sensitivity of 5 μV/V/mmHg Working length 120cm Tip size 3.5F Body size 2.3F Tip configuration straight Guide catheter compatibility 5F Record pressure signals directly at source, with 1 pressure sensor Used for <24hrs Shaft material nylon No time delay Accurate dP/dt Require no fluid filled lines No motion artefact Do not require correction for barometric pressure as the catheter lumen is vented to atmosphere Minimally invasive 120 Catheters are required for 60 patients per year The requirement also includes: a.

An annual inspection and regular preventative maintenance visits b.

All orders to be received by DMRC SH within 14 days of the order being submitted. c.

Provision of comprehensive user manuals and practical guides electronically to aid correct usage of ancillaries. d.

User training must be provided upon installation for staff to a familiarisation and advanced standard.

QUALITY STANDARDS The Contractor shall ensure that the system must be CE marked to comply with all EU and UK current safety guidelines.

Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with.

As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP).

All prime Contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract.

The Authority has determined the level of risk at N/A (Reference: RAR- 180486120) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138.

In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.