Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to establish a twelve (12) month contract for the supply and delivery of visual assistive devices to Bruntville CHC. The devices aim to correct refractive errors and other vision-related issues, ensuring that the end-users receive appropriate visual aids that meet specified standards and specifications.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of various visual assistive devices, including spectacles (single vision, bifocal, multifocal, ready-mades), spectacle frames, low vision devices (e.g., telescopes, magnifiers), and accessories. The contract duration is twelve months, with supplies to be made as per monthly requests from Bruntville CHC. The devices must conform to detailed specifications, standards, and quality requirements, including SABs approval.

Technical Requirements

• Complete set of spectacles including frames, lenses, case, cloth, and strap, with specified types (organic plastic, polycarbonate, high refractive index).
• Various lens types: single vision, bifocal, multifocal, ready-mades, with specific prescriptions and tint options (fixed, gradient, photochromic).
• Frames must be SABS approved, suitable for all face shapes and sizes, including children, with a pupillary distance range of 40–80mm and available in multiple colors.
• Low vision devices such as telescopes, magnifiers (stand, hand-held, dome, bar, chest), with specified magnifications.
• Accessories for replacement and repair, including nose pads, screws, tint additions/removals, and spare parts.
• Devices must meet the specifications outlined in the Health Technology Services (H.T.S.) No. M71 (Mechanical) document, including compliance with SABs standards.
• All devices should be supplied with necessary accessories for immediate use, including starter packs, and must be upgradable with future hardware/software updates at no additional cost.
• Suppliers must provide samples of the highest-scoring bids upon request and ensure all products are compliant with the attached specifications and standards.

Skills Requirements

• Technical expertise in ophthalmic devices, including spectacles and low vision aids, with knowledge of specifications, standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to interpret detailed technical specifications and ensure products meet SABs approval and other regulatory standards.
• Experience in supply chain management, including timely delivery, inventory management, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Capability to provide technical support, training, and after-sales services for the supplied devices.
• Proficiency in documentation, including compliance with procurement policies, preparation of technical samples, and submission of detailed specifications and certificates.