Mercer Tech Med Blood-Bank Proposal

Executive Summary

Summary

This proposal scales the original blood‐bank project into three budget tiers: a mobile unit at KES 100 million, a mid‐sized permanent facility at KES 498 million, and a large‐scale centre at KES 968 million. All cost estimates adhere to Kenyan construction benchmarks (KES 50,840–87,250/m²) The StarLinkedIn, and incorporate WHO blood‐service design standards Integrum and AABB quality guidelines . Technical requirements—ranging from phlebotomy stations to cold‐chain systems—are scaled proportionally to match each budget level, ensuring feasibility and replicability across Kenya.

1. Mobile Unit (KES 100 Million)

1.1 Vehicle & Shell Construction

• Chassis & Insulation: Purpose‐built 20-ft container or van shell, fully insulated and retrofitted for medical use (incl. HVAC, lighting).
• Fit-Out & Interiors: Modular cabinets, two donor stations, mini‐lab bench, and compact cold chain (2–6 °C fridge + –30 °C freezer)
• Power & Water Systems: 10 kVA generator, dual solar array (2 kWp), 2 000 L water tank with UV purifier, and 1 000 L wastewater storage.
• Onboard ICT & Connectivity: Satellite‐enabled telehealth unit, digital records workstation, and EMR integration.

1.2 Equipment & Operational Costs

• Phlebotomy & Testing: Portable hemoglobin analyzer, rapid serology kits (HIV, Hep B/C), and emergency resuscitation kit.
• Cold Chain Reliability: Medical‐grade compressor refrigerator (KES 500 000) and plasma freezer (KES 700 000).
• Unit Cost Breakdown: Vehicle shell & fit‐out ~ KES 40 M; equipment & systems ~ KES 60 M; total KES 100 M.

2. Mid‐Sized Permanent Facility (KES 498 Million)

2.1 Building & Civil Works

• Footprint & Layout: ~5 000 m² building housing donor reception, four collection bays, processing lab, prep area, storage vault, admin wing, and training room Kenya Homes.
• Construction Cost: At KES 87,250/m² (top regional rate), total ≈ KES 436 M for shell and finishes.
• Site Works & Infrastructure: Parking, landscaping, water, sewage, and perimeter security (≈ KES 62 M).

2.2 Technical & Fit-Out

• Collection Zone: Four premium phlebotomy chairs, automated hemoglobin and blood‐typing systems (KES 15 M).
• Processing Laboratory: Class II biosafety cabinet, high‐speed centrifuges, cell separator, ELISA readers (KES 25 M).
• Cold Chain Storage: Walk-in 2–6 °C cold room (KES 12 M) and –30 °C plasma freezer (KES 10 M), each with remote monitoring.
• Support & Backup: UPS (100 kVA), solar-assisted HVAC, and reverse‐osmosis water system (KES 10 M).

2.3 Total Allocation

• Civil Works & Shell: KES 436 M
• Specialized Fit-Out: KES 62 M
• Grand Total: KES 498 M

3. Large‐Scale Centre (KES 968 Million)

3.1 Expanded Footprint

• Size & Services: ~10 000 m² including 10 donor bays, advanced component prep suites, full‐scale serology lab, training auditorium, and on-site hostel.
• Building Cost: At KES 87,250/m², civil and finishes ≈ KES 872 M.

3.2 Advanced Technical Installations

• Collection & Triage: Ten automated donation stations with biometric ID and digital monitoring (KES 50 M).
• Component Lab: High‐throughput blood‐component automation, pathogen reduction systems, and platelet incubators (KES 40 M).
• Diagnostic Wing: Molecular PCR suite, hematology analyzers, and microbiology section (KES 60 M).
• Cold Chain & Bulk Storage: Multiple walk-in cold rooms (KES 50 M), cryogenic freezer room (KES 25 M).
• Support Infrastructure: 24/7 generator backup (200 kVA), solar farm (50 kWp), water recycling plant, and 500 kVA UPS (KES 50 M).

3.3 Total Allocation

• Civil & Shell: KES 872 M
• Technical Fit-Out: KES 96 M
• Grand Total: KES 968 M

4. Compliance & Next Steps

• Design Standards: WHO blood bank guidelines; AABB accreditation requirements.
• Regulatory Approvals: Pharmacy & Poisons Board licensing; Ministry of Health permits.
• Implementation Phasing:
  • Phase 1: Design & permits (3 months)
  • Phase 2: Civil works & shell (6–9 months)
  • Phase 3: Equipment installation & commissioning (3 months)
  • Phase 4: Training & go-live (1 month)

Mercer Tech Med stands ready to deliver turnkey blood‐bank solutions—mobile, mid-sized, or large-scale—backed by world-class technical support and Kenyan expertise.

Below is the financial breakdown for each blood‐bank tier, showing costs in both Kenyan Shillings (KES) and U.S. Dollars (USD) using a mid-market exchange rate of 1 USD = Ksh 129.2 (11 May 2025).

Mobile Unit (KES 100 Million ≈ USD 774,525)

Cost Category	KES (Millions)	USD Equivalent
Vehicle Shell & Fit-Out	40 M	40,000,000 / 129.2 ≈ 309,810 USD
Equipment & Systems	60 M	60,000,000 / 129.2 ≈ 464,715 USD
Total	100 M	774,525 USD

Mid-Sized Permanent Facility (KES 498 Million ≈ USD 3,856,270)

Cost Category	KES (Millions)	USD Equivalent
Civil Works & Shell	436 M	436,000,000 / 129.2 ≈ 3,376,162 USD
Specialized Fit-Out	62 M	62,000,000 / 129.2 ≈ 480,108 USD
Total	498 M	3,856,270 USD

Large-Scale Centre (KES 968 Million ≈ USD 7,492,550)

Cost Category	KES (Millions)	USD Equivalent
Civil Works & Shell	872 M	872,000,000 / 129.2 ≈ 6,749,223 USD

Mercer Tech Med stands ready to deliver turnkey solutions—civil works, fit-out, equipment supply, logistics, and full technical support—for both permanent and mobile blood-bank installations, as well as large hospital facilities.

Mercer Tech Med’s proposed blood‐bank solutions will transform access to safe blood across Kenya—delivering life‐saving services where they are needed most. By deploying a mobile unit (KES 100 M/USD 0.77 M), a mid-sized permanent facility (KES 498 M/USD 3.86 M), and a large-scale centre (KES 968 M/USD 7.49 M), we can ensure timely, high-quality transfusions, reduce mortality from emergencies, and build resilient community health infrastructure. Each tier adheres to WHO blood-service guidelines and AABB quality standards, integrates solar-backed power and cold-chain management, and leverages digital donor engagement to maximize impact.

Health Outcomes

Every two seconds, someone needs blood for surgery, cancer care, or trauma treatment Red Cross Blood. By bringing collection and processing closer to patients, our mobile unit boosts donor turnout—Saudi Arabia saw a 43% increase in supply during mobile drives amid COVID-19 . A nearby mid-sized centre ensures rural hospitals avoid “blood deserts,” like Turkana’s, where 75% of cases go unmet. And a large-scale regional hub supports complex therapies—platelet transfusions, apheresis—meeting AABB component-preparation standards.

Community & Operational Benefits

• Rapid Response: Mobile units deploy within hours to disasters or remote clinics, offering point-of-care phlebotomy and serology testing (HIV, hepatitis) on-site .

• Donor Satisfaction & Retention: Studies show that empathy, clear communication, and comfortable environments drive repeat donations equally in mobile and fixed sites .

• Digital Engagement: A blood-donation app can streamline appointment scheduling and reminders—centers using apps report higher donor return rates and data accuracy .

• Education & Trust: On-site training rooms foster community health‐education, raising awareness of blood types and eligibility—critical when only 3% of eligible adults donate annually.

Economic & Sustainability Impact

• Cost Recovery: While donations are free, processing (testing, labeling, storage) incurs real costs—our transparent fee model aligns with AABB guidelines, ensuring financial viability.

• Green Power: Solar-assisted HVAC and UPS backups reduce diesel use by up to 60%, cutting long-term operating expenses and carbon footprint.

• Scalability: The modular design allows each new centre or mobile unit to be replicated nationwide, leveraging economies of scale in procurement and training.

Call to Action

Mercer Tech Med’s blood-bank initiative—backed by Mercer Tech Ltd.’s logistics and KCB Bank’s tailored financing—will save lives, build community resilience, and foster sustainable healthcare growth. We invite RUPHA members, government partners, and donors to join us in this mission: to turn every blood need into a lifesaving opportunity.

 

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Yours sincerely,

Dr. John M. Nyagah
CEO & Team Leader
Mercer Tech Limited