Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply photocopying paper (white A4 80gsm, 210x297mm) in the quantity of 131 reams for St Apollinaris Hospital under the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal Province. The procurement aims to ensure the availability of quality photocopying paper that meets specified standards and standards compliance, supporting administrative and operational needs of the hospital.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Supply and delivery of 131 reams of photocopying paper (white A4, 80gsm, 210x297mm).
• Delivery to the specified location: St Apollinaris Hospital, Centocow Mission, Centocow Road, Creighton 3263.
• Collection of quotes from the KZN Health website and submission into the designated security tender box.
• Adherence to the technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines outlined in the tender documents.
• Compliance with procurement policies, technical requirements, and administrative procedures as specified in the tender documentation.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender are as follows:

• Product Specification:
  • Photocopying paper, white, A4 size, 80gsm, 210x297mm.
  • Packaged as 500 sheets per ream.
  • Total quantity: 131 reams.
• Standards Compliance:
  • Products must conform to SABS / SANS / CKS standards and be accompanied by a certificate of compliance when required.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Supplied paper must be new, unused, and of the most recent or current models with all recent design and material improvements.
• Delivery:
  • Delivery must be made in accordance with the specified schedule, ensuring the products are intact and undamaged upon arrival.
  • Delivery documents and invoices must comply with the requirements outlined in the contract.
• Pricing:
  • Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT (if applicable), and cover all costs associated with delivery and compliance.
• Samples:
  • Samples are not required unless specified; if required, they must be provided upon request.
• Additional Conditions:
  • Suppliers must ensure all documentation, including tax clearance, CSD registration, and compliance certificates, are valid and submitted with the bid.
  • Adherence to the procurement policies, including preference points allocation and submission deadlines, is mandatory.