Saturday, January 29, 2005

What We Do


Medelis offers equipment consultancy, planning and inspection services to architects, consulting engineers, construction companies, healthcare management and healthcare providers.

We are entirely independent and have no financial or commercial connection with any manufacturer or supplier. Neither do we supply equipment or act as an agent for any product.


The range of services offered new hospital projects would typically include:-

1) Feasibility studies, including consideration of viability, initial budgeting, staffing requirements etc.

2) Assisting architects with overall hospital and departmental fundamental designs.

3) Room-by-room consideration of equipment requirements, based on current practice and the specific needs of the client.

4) Detailed budgeting and the perceived effect of change on present and future requirements.

5) Development of bills of quantities and equipment specifications to achieve a "best buy" for the client.

6) Production of tender documents, room-by-room listings etc.

7) Production of layout drawings, typically at 1:50 scale, showing equipment positions.

8) Planning of equipment installation and utilities requirements.

9) Detailed review of contractors' proposals and submittals (for conformance with contractual requirements etc.).

10) Liaison with suppliers on detailed layout, services and installation requirements.

11) Inspection of equipment arriving at site. Checks for damage, completeness, functionality and conformance with approvals.

12) Supervision of placement, installation, commissioning and handover of equipment at site.

13) Final inspection of installed equipment and acceptance on behalf of the client.

14) Review and checking the compilation of equipment operating and maintenance documentation.


Services for existing facilities can include:-

1) Condition surveys and valuation of existing equipment.

2) Advising on equipment upgrading, refurbishment, maintenance etc.

3) Planning and implementation of maintenance schemes.

4) Spare parts planning ... etc.