Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure re-sealable tablets and capsule bags in specified sizes and formats that meet quality standards (SABS) for use at GJGM Regional Hospital. The procurement aims to ensure the supply of standardized, compliant packaging materials that facilitate safe and effective medication dispensing, with considerations for durability, safety, and traceability.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of 50 bales of re-sealable tablets/capsule bags, each bale containing 100 bags, to GJGM Regional Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. The bags must conform to detailed specifications including size, material thickness, overprinted format, and compliance with SABS standards. The contract is for a one-time supply, with possible evaluation of samples and adherence to technical and quality standards as specified in the tender documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Material thickness: approximately 60 microns
• Size options:
  • Size 1: Length ±100mm, Width ±104mm, Lip ±10mm
  • Size 2: Length ±120mm, Width ±104mm, Lip ±10mm
  • Size 3: Length ±160mm, Width ±104mm, Lip ±10mm
• Overprinted conventional format with writable panels for recording dispenser, patient, medication, and dosage information.
• Compliance with SABS standards for packaging materials.
• Inclusion of facility-specific information such as facility name, address, and telephone number on each bag.
• Each bale contains 100 bags, with the total quantity being 50 bales.
• Provision of samples with the bid submission for evaluation.
• Delivery to GJGM Regional Hospital, KwaDukuza, within the specified timeframe.

Skills and Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing or supplying pharmaceutical packaging materials, specifically resealable bags for tablets and capsules.
• Knowledge of relevant quality standards (SABS) and regulatory requirements for medical packaging.
• Ability to produce bags with precise dimensions, durable materials, and high-quality overprinting.
• Capability to provide technical documentation, samples, and compliance certificates (e.g., BBBEE, SARS tax clearance, CSD registration).
• Experience in logistics and timely delivery to healthcare facilities.
• Technical expertise in printing and overprinting on packaging materials, ensuring clarity and durability of information.
• Capacity to support customization, including facility-specific printing and writable panels.