Cost estimate methodology in procurement processes of ME

Abstract

For procurement process in Health Technology Management (HTM), after the step of planning, design and specification that will meet the clinical demand, we seek to set the amount to be spent on its procurement. Following, in public institutions, after the application approval, bidding process starts for the procurement, which must fully comply with the laws governing the Public Bidding. For the technology incorporation in the health unit applicant, usually the process is quite lengthy due to its complexity, however, if well planned, budgeted and defined, its chances of achieving success within a reasonable time is much higher. In this paper, we will consider in the budget definition of Medical Equipment (ME) to be acquired, which in most cases becomes the villain of delays justifications. In this context, this paper aims to present a new methodology for defining the estimated value/cost that will be used in a future bidding process, aiming at greater effectiveness of these processes and the reduction of the implementation period, which cause a lot of damage to the bidder body, the health unit and the citizen.