Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and deliver wooden crutches in medium and large sizes to Victoria Mxenge Hospital, ensuring availability of quality mobility aids that meet specified standards and specifications.

Scope

The scope encompasses the procurement of 1500 units of wooden crutches, including both medium and large sizes, with detailed specifications on materials, dimensions, and standards compliance. The delivery is a one-off contract to Victoria Mxenge Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal, within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Requirements

• The crutches must be made from laminated saligna or suitable hardwoods, with adjustable, preformed bows.
• Femules must be grey, non-marking, non-slippery, with an inside diameter of 23mm, bottom diameter of 40mm, and wall thickness of 5mm.
• The underarm piece should be 160mm in length, manufactured from grey polypropylene, attached to the bow via machining and stapling.
• Underarm pads must be injection-molded soft rubber, non-marking.
• Handgrips should be grey polypropylene, 105mm in length with a 6mm hole.
• Handpiece adjustment must have 4 holes on each side, 6mm diameter, 25mm apart, starting 325mm from the top of the underarm piece.
• Threaded screws must be 130mm long and 6mm in diameter.
• Wood thickness should be between 15mm to 20mm, width between 20mm to 25mm, and length adjustable from 1025mm to 1250mm (medium) and 1275mm to 1500mm (large).
• All items must conform to SANS/CE standards.

Skills Requirements

• Proficiency in manufacturing wooden medical aids according to specified technical standards and specifications.
• Ability to produce adjustable, durable, and ergonomic crutches with precise dimensions and quality control.
• Experience in working with laminated hardwoods and injection-molded plastics suitable for medical use.
• Capability to ensure compliance with national and international safety and quality standards (SANS/CE).
• Competence in documentation, quality assurance, and adherence to procurement and delivery timelines.