Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply stationery items to the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal. The procurement aims to ensure the availability of essential stationery supplies for administrative and operational use within the department’s facilities, specifically at the Central Supply Chain Management division located at Natalia Building.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Supply and delivery of various stationery items such as pencils, highlighters, ink, markers, file dividers, paper clips, lever arch files, drawing pins, punches, staplers, and other office stationery as detailed in the specifications.
• Provision of related incidental services if required, including on-site assembly, training, and maintenance support.
• Delivery to the specified department location at 310 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Adherence to the contractual and technical requirements outlined in the tender documentation, including compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Provision of stationery items that meet the specifications outlined in the annexure, including size, color, material, and standard compliance.
• Items must conform to the specified quality standards and be suitable for office use.
• Suppliers must submit samples where required and ensure all items are new, unused, and current models.
• Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all costs, including VAT if applicable.
• Delivery must be completed within the agreed period, with documentation such as delivery notes and invoices submitted as per contractual terms.
• Suppliers must provide proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and relevant company registration documents.
• Compliance with the procurement policies, including preference points for specific goals such as ownership by Black Africans and women, as applicable.
• Adherence to the general and special conditions of contract, including performance security, inspection, testing, and warranty obligations.