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Needs Assessment & Specification

Get the right equipment, specified correctly, budgeted accurately — before you spend. Our clinical consultants guide you from gap analysis through to BoQ and vendor evaluation.

Plan First, Procure Right

Many procurement mistakes stem not from poor suppliers, but from poorly defined specifications. Vague or incorrect specifications lead to mis-matched equipment, budget overruns, and equipment that doesn't serve its intended clinical purpose.

StarMed's needs assessment service ensures your procurement is grounded in actual clinical need, technically sound specifications, and realistic budget planning — giving your facility the best possible outcome from every equipment investment.

This service is available as a standalone consultancy engagement or as part of a complete supply package.

When You Need This Service

New Hospital or Ward
Full equipment planning for new construction or renovation projects — from theatre and ICU through to ward and outpatient.
Equipment Replacement
Systematic assessment of ageing or failed equipment for like-for-like or upgraded replacement planning.
Donor-Funded Projects
Technical specification development compliant with USAID, WHO, GIZ, and other donor procurement requirements.
Tender Preparation
BoQ and specification development to support government and NGO procurement tender documentation.
Capacity Expansion
Planning for new departments, increased patient volume, or upgraded service levels requiring additional equipment.
Maintenance Audit
Assessment of existing equipment condition to prioritise repair, maintenance, or replacement decisions.

Our Assessment Process

01

Facility Survey & Gap Analysis

Our clinical consultants visit your facility to assess existing equipment inventory, condition, and gaps against clinical workload and service level requirements.

Deliverables
Equipment inventory audit
Gap analysis report
Priority ranking of needs
02

Specification Development

We develop technically precise equipment specifications that describe clinical requirements accurately, reference applicable standards, and enable fair competitive comparison.

Deliverables
Technical specifications per item
Applicable standard references (IEC, ISO, EN)
Minimum and desirable requirements defined
03

BoQ Preparation & Costing

A comprehensive Bill of Quantities is prepared covering all equipment, accessories, installation, training, and maintenance — with indicative budget pricing.

Deliverables
Complete Bill of Quantities
Budget cost estimates
Phasing options if budget-constrained
04

Vendor Evaluation Support

For competitive procurement, we assist your evaluation committee in objectively scoring submitted bids against the specification and offer a technical compliance matrix.

Deliverables
Bid evaluation scoring matrix
Technical compliance report
Recommendation summary for committee

Request a Needs Assessment

Contact us with details of your facility, the department or project scope, and your timeline — we'll schedule an initial consultation.

Book a Consultation

Looking for the Tender Checklist?

If you're preparing a procurement tender, view our complete checklist of documents and compliance requirements.

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