SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF CENTRIFUGES AND VORTEX MIXERS
UNDP
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF CENTRIFUGES AND VORTEX MIXERS
Request for quotation
Reference:
UNDP-ZWE-02085
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Zimbabwe
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
21-Sep-2026
Deadline on:
28-Sep-2026 04:00 (GMT -4.00)
Description
SCOPE OF WORK
General Obligations
The firm shall:
• Deploy a sufficient team of qualified specialists to complete all preventive maintenance within the contract period.
• Replace worn or defective components using genuine or manufacturer-approved spare parts only. Equivalent-specification parts may be used only with prior written approval from UNDP.
• Use calibrated test instruments for all measurements and document all findings, adjustments, faults, parts replaced and post-service verification results.
• Submit all reports, job cards and deliverables to UNDP (primary recipient) with copies to MoHCC Directorate of Laboratory Services.
• Comply with facility infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols and applicable HSE regulations at all times.
Centrifuge - Preventive Maintenance
Scope: 158 centrifuges at designated facilities
Frequency: Once per year
For each centrifuge, the firm shall:
The activities listed below constitute the mandatory minimum maintenance standard. All activities shall be performed on every centrifuge unit. No alternative methodology shall be proposed.
• Inspect rotor, rotor chamber, rotor lock mechanism and release for wear, cracking, corrosion and secure fit.
• Inspect lid, lid gasket, safety interlock switches and automatic lid lock; test interlock function.
• Inspect bearings for noise, vibration and wear; lubricate to manufacturer specification.
• Inspect brushes and holders (where applicable); replace if below minimum wear limit.
• Inspect drive belt (where applicable) for wear, cracking and tension.
• Inspect electrical connections, power cable, switch and motor for insulation integrity and secure connections.
• Verify speed accuracy at multiple set-points using a calibrated tachometer; adjust or calibrate as required.
• Verify timer function and accuracy.
• Perform imbalance detection test and verify safety auto-stop function.
• Clean rotor chamber, lid interior, external surfaces and ventilation grilles.
• Complete a post-service functional check under load and verify safe operation.
• Record all measurements and findings on the approved centrifuge service checklist.
3.3 Vortex Mixer - Preventive Maintenance
Scope: All vortex mixers at designated facilities (quantity TBC — to be confirmed during inception site survey) Frequency: Once per year
For each vortex mixer, the firm shall:
The activities listed below constitute the mandatory minimum maintenance standard. All activities shall be performed on every vortex mixer unit. No alternative methodology shall be proposed.
• Inspect power cable, switch, speed control and electrical connections for wear, damage and secure fit.
• Inspect motor for abnormal noise, vibration or heat; replace brushes if below minimum wear limit (where applicable).
• Inspect and replace cup head / platform rubber if worn, cracked or deformed.
• Verify operation across the full speed range; adjust speed control calibration as required.
• Inspect rubber feet / anti-vibration base for deterioration; replace as required.
• Clean exterior, ventilation slots and platform surface.
• Perform post-service operational check and record findings on the approved vortex mixer service checklist.
3.4 Condition Assessment and Priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Conduct a thorough physical inspection and functional assessmen
General Obligations
The firm shall:
• Deploy a sufficient team of qualified specialists to complete all preventive maintenance within the contract period.
• Replace worn or defective components using genuine or manufacturer-approved spare parts only. Equivalent-specification parts may be used only with prior written approval from UNDP.
• Use calibrated test instruments for all measurements and document all findings, adjustments, faults, parts replaced and post-service verification results.
• Submit all reports, job cards and deliverables to UNDP (primary recipient) with copies to MoHCC Directorate of Laboratory Services.
• Comply with facility infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols and applicable HSE regulations at all times.
Centrifuge - Preventive Maintenance
Scope: 158 centrifuges at designated facilities
Frequency: Once per year
For each centrifuge, the firm shall:
The activities listed below constitute the mandatory minimum maintenance standard. All activities shall be performed on every centrifuge unit. No alternative methodology shall be proposed.
• Inspect rotor, rotor chamber, rotor lock mechanism and release for wear, cracking, corrosion and secure fit.
• Inspect lid, lid gasket, safety interlock switches and automatic lid lock; test interlock function.
• Inspect bearings for noise, vibration and wear; lubricate to manufacturer specification.
• Inspect brushes and holders (where applicable); replace if below minimum wear limit.
• Inspect drive belt (where applicable) for wear, cracking and tension.
• Inspect electrical connections, power cable, switch and motor for insulation integrity and secure connections.
• Verify speed accuracy at multiple set-points using a calibrated tachometer; adjust or calibrate as required.
• Verify timer function and accuracy.
• Perform imbalance detection test and verify safety auto-stop function.
• Clean rotor chamber, lid interior, external surfaces and ventilation grilles.
• Complete a post-service functional check under load and verify safe operation.
• Record all measurements and findings on the approved centrifuge service checklist.
3.3 Vortex Mixer - Preventive Maintenance
Scope: All vortex mixers at designated facilities (quantity TBC — to be confirmed during inception site survey) Frequency: Once per year
For each vortex mixer, the firm shall:
The activities listed below constitute the mandatory minimum maintenance standard. All activities shall be performed on every vortex mixer unit. No alternative methodology shall be proposed.
• Inspect power cable, switch, speed control and electrical connections for wear, damage and secure fit.
• Inspect motor for abnormal noise, vibration or heat; replace brushes if below minimum wear limit (where applicable).
• Inspect and replace cup head / platform rubber if worn, cracked or deformed.
• Verify operation across the full speed range; adjust speed control calibration as required.
• Inspect rubber feet / anti-vibration base for deterioration; replace as required.
• Clean exterior, ventilation slots and platform surface.
• Perform post-service operational check and record findings on the approved vortex mixer service checklist.
3.4 Condition Assessment and Priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Conduct a thorough physical inspection and functional assessmen
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THIS PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO ZIMBABWEAN FIRMS ONLY.
[UNDP ZIMBABWE
PROCUREMENT UNIT]
Email address:
oscar.zindoga@undp.org
Surname:
OSCAR ZINDOGA
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