Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure paper steam sterilisation bags for use in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at Addington Hospital, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications for sterilisation packaging.

Scope

The scope includes the supply of paper sterilisation bags in specified sizes (No 3 and No 8), printed with required markings, meeting the latest sterilisation standards (CKS 595 SANS ISO 50868 parts 1 and 3), and conforming to quality and safety standards such as SAPHRA approval and DIN germ proofness testing. The bags are to be supplied in units of 1000 per bale/pack, suitable for steam sterilisation processes.

Technical Requirements

• Size: No 3 (1000 per box) and No 8 (1000 per box)
• Material: Approved sterilisation paper complying with the latest CKS 595 SANS ISO 50868 standards
• Printing on front: "DO NOT USE IF WRAPPER OR SEAL IS DAMAGED"
• Printing on back: "MANUFACTURER'S NAME OR TRADE MARK", "SIZE OF BAG: NO 11", "DATE OF STERILISATION:", "EXPIRING DATE:", "SIGNATURE OF PACKER:", "BATCH AND LOT NO."
• Germ proofness test according to DIN standard 58953/6
• Compliance with SAPHRA quality standards
• Packaging: Bags supplied in packs/bales of 1000
• Sample submission: Physical samples required for evaluation prior to procurement

Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of sterilisation packaging standards and specifications
• Ability to produce printing that meets specified markings and quality standards
• Compliance with medical device manufacturing and distribution regulations (SAHPRA)
• Quality assurance and testing capabilities, including germ proofness testing as per DIN standards
• Experience in supplying hospital sterilisation consumables in bulk quantities