Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure spectacles, including various types such as single vision, bifocal, multifocal, and ready-made spectacles, along with frames, accessories, and low vision devices, to meet the needs of St Andrews Hospital and associated health facilities. The procurement aims to ensure the supply of quality optical equipment and accessories that comply with specified standards and technical requirements, supporting vision correction and low vision aids for patients.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply, delivery, and potential installation of:

• Complete spectacles sets (single vision, bifocal, multifocal)
• Spectacle frames suitable for various face shapes and sizes, including children and adults
• Accessories such as replacement parts, nose pads, screws, tints, and coatings
• Low vision devices including telescopes, magnifiers, and binoculars
• Optional accessories and future upgrade options

The procurement covers both standard and specialized optical equipment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and standards, and includes the supply of related consumables and disposables necessary for immediate use.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

• Complete spectacles with frames, lenses (organic plastic, polycarbonate, high refractive index), and coatings (anti-reflection, photochromic)
• Types of lenses: single vision, bifocal, multifocal, ready-mades with specific powers and features
• Frames made of metal and plastic, approved by SABS, with flexi-temples, suitable for all face shapes, sizes, and age groups, with a variety of colors
• Accessories such as replacement lenses, nose pads, screws, tint additions, and removal
• Low vision devices with specified magnification levels and accessories
• All equipment and accessories must meet the relevant standards and specifications as detailed in the tender documentation
• Guarantees on no additional equipment required for operation, and inclusion of starter packs
• Future upgradeability of hardware and software at no additional cost

Skills and Competencies Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Technical expertise in optical equipment manufacturing, supply, and servicing
• Experience in supplying ophthalmic spectacles, frames, and low vision devices to healthcare facilities
• Ability to meet detailed technical specifications and standards, including compliance with SABS and health sector requirements
• Capability to provide after-sales support, repairs, and accessories
• Knowledge of procurement policies, including adherence to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and related regulations
• Provision of necessary documentation such as BBBEE certificates, ownership certificates, and compliance reports
• Capacity to deliver within specified timeframes and ensure quality assurance