Department of Health to implement enhanced measures for the new strategy on procurement of medical devices

Building on the first phase of the new strategy on the procurement of medical devices (MDs) adopted by the Department of Health (DH) since 21 June 2023, DH is preparing to further strengthen the strategy in the second phase.

The enhanced measures of the new strategy in the second phase will be implemented in two stages:

• Stage 1 (effective from 1st November 2024):
  • All quotation exercises in DH will require that all applicable MDs* (AMD) be listed under the Medical Device Administrative Control System (Listed MDs) or have a listing application submitted with an assigned Application Number by the quotation closing time.
  • Preference will be granted to Listed MDs offered for all quotations and tenders.
• Stage 2 (expected implementation in 2025, following a review of Stage 1):
  • The essential requirement will be further elevated, mandating that all AMDs procured by DH must be Listed MDs.

This strategy aligns with the government's policy to prioritize the safety, quality, and performance of MDs used in public healthcare facilities. We understand that the implementation of these enhanced measures may lead to a surge in listing applications to DH. Therefore, we encourage traders who are interested in submitting bids, quotations, or tenders for the supply of MDs to DH Services to apply for the listing of their AMDs under MDACS as soon as possible. Application forms and guidance notes for listing under MDACS are available on MDD website here.

For details of the new requirement and related resources, please refer to attached document.

For details on application for inclusion in the supplier lists of the Government, please refer to the following links:

• Application for Inclusion in the DH Supplier Lists
• Application for Inclusion in the GLD Supplier Lists

Please refer to individual invitation documents issued by DH for details of other procurement requirements.

For enquiries on the definition and classification of MDs, please contact MDD:

Tel: 3107 8484
Fax: 3157 1286
Email: mdd@dh.gov.hk

Last update on 4 July 2024