Objectives

The primary objective of the tender is to procure growth charts for preterm boys and girls to monitor and assess the growth and development of preterm infants within the KwaZulu-Natal Province health facilities. The growth charts are intended to standardize growth monitoring, facilitate early detection of growth abnormalities, and support clinical decision-making.

Scope

The scope includes the supply of 40 units each of growth charts for boys and girls, designed for use in clinical settings such as King Dinuzulu Hospital and other health facilities within KwaZulu-Natal. The charts must meet specified technical and quality standards, including size, color, material, and printing specifications, and should be suitable for recording growth data for preterm infants from 27 to 64 weeks of age. The procurement covers the entire process from order placement, sample submission, to delivery and documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Printed both sides, head-to-head, in full color on 80gsm bond paper.
• Each pad contains 100 leaves with 2 punch holes.
• White A4 paper with 235gsm kraft backing board.
• Compliance with the detailed specifications attached, including size, color, and material requirements.
• Samples or brochures demonstrating the product’s compliance must be submitted with the quotation.
• The charts should be standardized records used in KwaZulu-Natal, suitable for clinical use in monitoring preterm infants.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

• Bidder must demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality printed growth charts that meet the specified technical standards.
• Provision of samples/brochures with detailed product information.
• Compliance with procurement policies, including submission of valid tax clearance, B-BBEE certification, and CSD registration.
• Experience in manufacturing or supplying medical or clinical recording materials is preferred.
• Ability to meet delivery timelines and provide necessary documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, and compliance certificates.