Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure 400 units of Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) Bags for East Boom Community Health Centre, KwaZulu-Natal, to ensure availability of essential medical supplies for maternity delivery and labour ward services.

Scope

The scope includes the supply and delivery of PPH Bags that meet specified technical and quality standards. The procurement covers the entire process from quotation collection, technical compliance, to final delivery at the designated institution address: 541 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg. The contract is a once-off purchase with a validity period of 90 days from the date of advertisement.

Technical Requirements

• The PPH Bags must be sterile, peel-packed, and suitable for surgical use in maternity wards.
• Each bag should include:
  • Disposable surgical drape for under buttocks with fluid control pouch
  • Absorbent reinforcement measuring 178mm x 508mm and 254mm x 508mm
  • Overall size: 940mm x 1040mm
  • Fluid capture bag with measuring markings in mL
• The bags must comply with the detailed specifications provided in the annexure, including size, material, and packaging standards.
• Suppliers must provide samples if required, and ensure the products meet the specified standards and compliance criteria.

Skills Requirements

While the tender primarily focuses on technical compliance and quality standards, the skills and competencies required from bidders include:

• Proficiency in manufacturing or sourcing medical-grade sterile surgical drapes and haemorrhage bags that meet health and safety standards.
• Ability to provide quality assurance, including compliance with specified standards and specifications.
• Experience in timely procurement, packaging, and delivery of medical supplies to healthcare facilities.
• Capacity to provide technical documentation, specifications, and samples as required.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, including adherence to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and related regulations.