By Grace Bryant Mollay
The government has received vital financial support from the World Bank (WB) under the Institutional Foundations to Improve Services in Health (IFISH) Project.
A portion of this funding will be dedicated to the supply, installation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art medical equipment at the New Redemption Hospital in Upper Caldwell, Montserrado County.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has officially launched an international competitive bidding process to procure this equipment across three major categories—an effort that promises to enhance patient care, ensure safer medical procedures, and better manage hospital sanitation and diagnostics.
The anticipated delivery period for the equipment is between 12 to 16 weeks after contract signing.
Under the procurement plan, the medical equipment will be delivered in three categorized “lots,” each requiring a bid security in the form of a bank guarantee.
These include: Lot one – General & Specialized Medical Equipment (US$85,000 bid security): General Medical Equipment, Critical Care, Maternal, and Neonatal Care Equipment, and Operating Room Equipment and Instruments.
While lot two will focus on Medical Diagnostic Equipment (US$35,000 bid security): Laboratory Equipment and Imaging Equipment
Lot three will be soliciting bids for Sterilization & Medical Waste Management Equipment (US$15,000 bid security) including Sterilizers and Accessories and Solid Medical Waste Management.
These supplies are expected to dramatically boost the capabilities of the New Redemption Hospital, which plays a central role in the country’s public health delivery system.
To ensure transparency and global competitiveness, the bidding process is being conducted according to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers, revised most recently in September 2023.
The process is open to all eligible international bidders and will be evaluated on a lot-by-lot basis. Bidders may apply for one or multiple lots but must meet the qualification requirements for each lot they intend to supply.
All payments under the contracts will be processed using the World Bank’s Direct Payment disbursement method, with exceptions where contracts stipulate payment through letters of credit.
A representative from the Ministry of Health expressed optimism over the development, stating, “This investment is not just about equipment—it is about saving lives, especially for our mothers, newborns, and critically ill citizens who rely on Redemption Hospital.
With this support, we are rebuilding trust in our health system and reimagining what’s possible for healthcare delivery in Liberia.”
With the procurement process now underway, the Ministry of Health is urging all interested and qualified suppliers to respond and take part in this transformative opportunity.
