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How to Rent from NAMS

1. Tell us what you need

Select the equipment or package and send a rental enquiry. Include your location, preferred start date and expected rental period.

2. Receive an itemised quotation

We will confirm availability and provide a formal quotation showing the rental rate, refundable deposit, delivery or collection charges and any required consumables.

3. Complete the rental application

After accepting the quotation, provide the required customer or institution details and supporting documents. NAMS will advise how to submit them securely.

4. Sign the agreement and make payment

The rental agreement must be signed and the required advance payment and refundable deposit must be received before equipment is released. Approved institutional credit arrangements may follow separately agreed terms.

5. Receive, inspect and learn how to use the equipment

Collect the equipment from NAMS or arrange delivery. Where applicable, our team will set it up, record its condition and demonstrate its basic operation.

6. Extend or return the rental

Contact NAMS before the due date if you need more time. At the end of the rental, return the equipment or arrange collection. The refundable deposit is processed after inspection and settlement of any outstanding charges.

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Rental Periods and Charges

Available rental periods

  1. Daily rentals: Available for selected equipment
  2. Weekly rentals: Suitable for short-term recovery and temporary needs
  3. Monthly rentals: Suitable for extended home care and facility use
  4. Long-term and institutional rentals: Custom quotations for hospitals, clinics, mines, NGOs and projects

Quotation may include

  • Equipment rental fee
  • Refundable security deposit
  • Delivery, installation and collection charges
  • Accessories and routine consumables
  • Optional package items
  • Any special transport or technical-support requirements 

Rates depend on the equipment, model, rental duration, location, quantity and availability. No payment should be made until NAMS has issued and confirmed a formal quotation.

Payment

Rental fees and the refundable deposit are normally payable in advance before release or delivery. Institutions with approved credit terms may use an LPO or another agreed payment arrangement.

Extensions and late returns

Rental extensions must be requested before the agreed return date and are subject to availability and payment. Charges continue until the equipment is returned to NAMS or collected under a confirmed arrangement. Late-return fees may apply in accordance with the signed rental agreement.

Refundable deposit

The deposit is refundable after the equipment has been returned and inspected, provided it is complete, in the agreed condition and there are no unpaid rental, loss, damage, cleaning or late-return charges. Any lawful deductions will be explained to the customer.

What You Will Need

Individual or home-care client

  1. NRC or valid passport
  2. Proof of residential address
  3. Active phone and WhatsApp contact
  4. Next-of-kin or alternative contact details
  5. Patient details where relevant
  6. Address where the equipment will be used or delivered

Hospital, clinic, company or organisation

  • Registered institution or company name
  • PACRA or relevant registration details
  • TPIN
  • Authorised contact person’s details
  • Delivery and equipment-use address
  • LPO or approved payment documentation, where applicable

Supporting documents should be requested only after availability and the quotation have been confirmed. Do not require customers to upload identity documents through a general public enquiry form unless the website has a secure, privacy-compliant document process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What medical equipment can I rent from NAMS?

NAMS offers selected hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, wheelchairs, patient monitors, mobility aids, phototherapy units, wound vacuum therapy devices and other clinical equipment. Stock and specific models vary, so availability must be confirmed for your dates.

Selected items may be available for daily rental. Other equipment may have a minimum weekly or monthly term. The applicable period will be confirmed in your quotation

Yes. Delivery, collection and setup can be arranged depending on the equipment and location. Applicable charges will be shown in your quotation. Where necessary, NAMS provides a basic operating demonstration at handover.

Yes. Rental equipment is inspected, cleaned and disinfected before release. Customers remain responsible for routine care and cleanliness during the rental period.

The customer must report the incident immediately. The customer may be responsible for repair or replacement costs where loss, theft, misuse or negligent damage occurred, in accordance with the signed agreement.

An enquiry or quotation does not reserve equipment. A booking is confirmed only when NAMS has accepted the application, received the signed rental agreement and confirmed the required payment and deposit.

Is a refundable deposit required?

A refundable security deposit may be required. The amount depends on the equipment and rental arrangement and will be shown in your quotation.

A refundable security deposit may be required. The amount depends on the equipment and rental arrangement and will be shown in your quotation.

Yes, subject to availability. Contact NAMS before your return date so that the extension and payment can be confirmed in writing.

Yes. NAMS provides short-term, monthly and custom rental options for healthcare facilities, occupational health centres, mines, NGOs, training institutions and projects.

Stop using it if continued use may be unsafe and contact NAMS immediately. Do not open, modify or arrange an unauthorised repair. NAMS will assess the fault and advise the next step under the rental agreement.

No. NAMS supplies equipment and provides basic operational guidance. A qualified healthcare professional should assess the patient, recommend the appropriate equipment and provide clinical instructions, especially for oxygen therapy, newborn care and specialist devices.