Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure vaccine cooler boxes with a capacity of 5-10 liters to support the maintenance of the cold chain from the depot to healthcare facilities, ensuring vaccines are stored at appropriate temperatures during transit and storage.

Scope

The scope includes the supply of vaccine cooler boxes (5-10L capacity) that meet specified size, material, insulation, and performance standards. The procurement covers a total of 500 units, with detailed specifications provided to ensure compliance with quality and functionality requirements. The delivery location is the Provincial Pharmaceutical Supply Depot in KwaZulu-Natal, and the contract period is to be specified by the bidder.

Technical Requirements

• Dimensions:
  • Inside: Length 210–300mm, Breadth 130–200mm, Height 170–270mm
  • Outside: Length 250–340mm, Breadth 170–240mm, Height 200–310mm
• Material:
  • Recyclable, waterproof, biodegradable cardboard
  • Polyurethane insulation with minimum 30mm thickness, CFC free
• Construction:
  • Insulated bottom, sidewalls, and lid with polyurethane
  • Lid must fit tightly to seal contents during transit
• Capacity: 5–10 liters with a minimum usable internal volume of 5 liters
• Color: Cardboard – white/buff; polyurethane – white
• Performance:
  • Maintain temperature between 2°C – 8°C for at least 48 hours at 30°C ambient temperature
  • Validation test results must be provided to confirm performance

Skills and Skills Requirements

While specific skills are not explicitly detailed in the tender, bidders should demonstrate:

• Technical expertise in manufacturing insulated cardboard vaccine cooler boxes that meet specified standards
• Experience in producing insulated packaging for pharmaceutical products
• Ability to provide validation test results confirming insulation performance and temperature maintenance
• Compliance with quality standards and environmental considerations (recyclable and biodegradable materials)
• Capacity to deliver the specified quantity within the contract period and to the required location