Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure splints made of Kramer wire, available in short and long sizes, to be used for emergency immobilization of extremities within the eThekwini District. The procurement aims to ensure the supply of durable, standardized, and compliant splints that meet specified technical and quality standards, supporting emergency medical services in providing effective patient care.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply of 500 units each of Kramer wire splints in short and long sizes, fully assembled and compliant with the detailed specifications provided. The procurement covers the entire process from submission, evaluation, and selection of suitable bidders, to delivery of the splints to the designated EMS facility at Highway House, Mayville, Durban. The contract is a once-off purchase with a validity period of 90 days from the date of advertisement.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the splints include:

• Material: Constructed with mild steel wire or equivalent, minimum 3mm thickness, welded in a ladder pattern with uniform spacing of at least 10mm.
• Design: Enclosed in PVC (at least 80 microns) or equivalent, padded with closed cell foam (code SPX33), with overall length of 1000mm (long) and width of 100mm, not exceeding 20mm thickness.
• Features: Ladder pattern with cross wires welded at least 100mm apart, durable, malleable, easy to clean, and capable of being shaped into various forms for support.
• Color: Red with white lettering "KZN X EMS - F" in Arial font size 250, printed on one side of the foam padding.
• Standards: Must conform to SABS standards and include a minimum 6-month quality guarantee against faulty workmanship and components.
• Sample: Mandatory submission of samples for evaluation prior to final acceptance.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications expected from bidders include:

• Proven experience in manufacturing or supplying medical splints or similar emergency medical equipment.
• Compliance with technical specifications and standards as specified, including quality assurance and safety standards.
• Ability to provide technical documentation, brochures, and detailed product information.
• Capability to supply samples for evaluation and adhere to delivery timelines.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, including BBBEE certification, tax compliance, and adherence to government supply chain regulations.
• Qualified personnel to handle quality control, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure timely and compliant delivery.