Objectives

The primary objective of this tender was to procure adult large-sized diapers for use in Port Shepstone Hospital, ensuring the supply of quality, compliant, and certified products to meet patient care needs. The process aimed to establish a reliable supplier through a competitive bidding process, adhering to legal and policy frameworks, and ensuring transparency and fairness.

Scope

The scope of the tender included:

• Supply and delivery of 200 units of adult large-sized diapers to Port Shepstone Hospital.
• Compliance with detailed technical specifications, including packaging, size, material, and quality standards.
• Provision of certification proof (SABS/SANS or equivalent) and shelf life details.
• Adherence to procurement policies, including preference points for specific goals such as Black ownership.
• Participation in mandatory site inspections, submission of samples, and adherence to evaluation criteria.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the adult large-sized diapers include:

• Must be suitable for adult patients, size LARGE, with 28 diapers per packet and 4 packets per box.
• Packaging must be sealed with peel-off adhesive tape at wing extremities.
• Construction: Non-woven lining, outer plastic material, with an absorbent pad comprising pulp filler, tissue paper, and absorbent compound, fully sealed and bonded intermittently to outer layers.
• Material compliance: Must conform to ISO 16021:2000 standards.
• Shelf life: Bidder must specify the shelf life; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• Certification: Proof of SABS/SANS or equivalent certification must be provided.
• Delivery: Items to be delivered to Port Shepstone Hospital, during office hours, with no weekend or public holiday deliveries accepted.

Additional requirements include submission of samples upon request, adherence to legal and procurement policies, and compliance with evaluation criteria including technical specifications, capacity to deliver, and preference points for specific goals.