Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a bulk order of dry ice to support vaccine shipments and related activities for Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd (OBP). The procurement aims to ensure the availability of dry ice that meets specified quality and delivery requirements to facilitate safe and effective vaccine distribution.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Supply of 2,500 boxes of dry ice, with each box containing 24 hours of cooling capacity (equivalent to 2 boxes = 48 hours, 3 boxes = 72 hours).
• Delivery of dry ice as and when required from OBP’s distribution department for packing with vaccine shipments to OBP customers.
• Adherence to specified product dimensions and quality standards for dry ice.
• Use of the procurement portal for submission and management of bids, with no email submissions accepted.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the dry ice include:

• Product: Dry Ice
• Quantity: 2,500 boxes
• Box Dimensions: As specified by OBP (not detailed in the provided data)
• Delivery: As and when required, to support vaccine packing and shipment activities

Suppliers must also comply with government procurement conditions, including providing proof of previous supply within the last 12 months, and meet all compulsory document requirements such as CSD reports, SBD declarations, and BBBEE certificates.

Skills and Skills Requirements

While the tender primarily focuses on supply and compliance, the skills and capabilities required from bidders include:

• Experience in supplying bulk dry ice or similar cold chain materials
• Ability to meet quality standards and product specifications
• Capacity to deliver on demand and maintain consistent supply
• Understanding of government procurement processes and compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Provision of necessary documentation such as previous supply references, BBBEE certificates, and disclosure forms

Additionally, bidders should possess the technical capability to produce or supply dry ice that maintains the required temperature and duration specifications for vaccine preservation during transportation.