Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Mumbai BMC Secures Contractor for Suburban Hospital ICUs
The city of Mumbai has hired a company to help run the intensive care units (ICUs) in 12 hospitals.
These ICUs have 153 beds for patients who need special care.
The company will provide doctors like anesthesiologists and surgeons.
This agreement will last for two years and will cost a certain amount per bed per day.
Before, some hospitals were handling these beds themselves.
However, some experts think the hospitals could continue managing the ICU beds themselves.
BMC finalized a contractor to manage 153 ICU beds across 12 suburban hospitals.
The tender process experienced delays and multiple deadline extensions.
The two-year agreement will cost Rs 3,367 per bed per day.
Specialist doctors will be outsourced to run the ICU units.
Some experts question the need for outsourcing ICU services.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Secured a contractor to manage 153 ICU beds in 12 suburban hospitals.
- When
- The tender process concluded after multiple extensions.
- Where
- 12 suburban hospitals in Mumbai.
- Why
- To manage and operate ICU beds with specialized staff.
Health Experts Question Outsourcing
BMC's Management Strategy
Outsourcing ICU Services
Health Experts Question Outsourcing
Some experts question the need for outsourcing as hospitals managed ICUs with their own resources.
BMC's Management Strategy
BMC is outsourcing ICU management to ensure specialized care and operational efficiency.
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Beds Managed
- 153 ICU beds
- Hospitals
- 12 suburban hospitals
- Contract Duration
- Two years
- Cost Per Bed/Day
- Rs 3,367
- Total Contract Value
- Rs 33.05 crore