Objectives

The primary objective is to procure certified personal protective equipment (PPE) for Ngwelezane Hospital to safeguard healthcare workers in high-risk clinical environments, particularly for Ebola protection and management of blood-borne pathogens. The procurement also aims to enforce strict adherence to national health and safety standards, ensure supply chain transparency, and advance economic transformation through preferential procurement policies that prioritise historically disadvantaged and South African-owned enterprises.

Scope

This is a once-off supply contract for personal protective equipment delivered directly to Ngwelezane Hospital. The scope encompasses:

• Fluid-resistant or impermeable coveralls with integrated hoods: 40 units (Size Small), 60 units (Size Medium), and 100 units (Size Large).
• Full face shields for face and eye protection: 200 units.

All items must be delivered to the hospital's designated receiving area. The quotation validity period is 90 days, and the contract is executed on a single delivery basis upon successful inspection and acceptance of the goods.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must supply goods that strictly comply with the following specifications:

• Coveralls: Single-use, disposable garments achieving AAMI PB70 Level 4 performance (impermeable to viruses in blood and bodily fluids). Must provide a certified biological barrier against infective agents and contaminated aerosols. Design must include an integrated three-piece ergonomic hood with an elasticised face opening, a front zipper protected by a glued adhesive storm flap, and fully sealed seams (internally stitched, taped, or glued). Elasticised wrists and ankles with thumb loops are required. Light-coloured fabric is preferred for contamination visibility. All products must hold SABS approval.
• Face Shields: Optically clear, shock-resistant, and fluid-resistant visors manufactured from polycarbonate or high-visibility plastics. Must offer full facial coverage (approximately 25–30 cm width and 20–34 cm height), feature an adjustable headband, and include a hypoallergenic foam forehead pad for extended wear comfort and ventilation. Must comply with recognised impact and chemical safety standards.
• Quality & Delivery Standards: All supplied goods must be new, unused, and possess a remaining shelf life of at least six months post-delivery. Physical samples must be submitted prior to or on the closing date for objective evaluation; failure to submit samples results in automatic disqualification. Sample testing will be conducted at the bidder's expense.

Skills Requirements

As this is a goods supply tender, no specialised technical or professional skills are required for installation or maintenance. However, bidders must demonstrate robust administrative and regulatory compliance capabilities, including:

• Active registration and verification on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
• Valid tax clearance status confirmed via SARS.
• A current licence issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) permitting the manufacture, wholesale, or distribution of medical devices.
• Ability to furnish verifiable documentation proving 100% South African ownership to qualify for preference points.

Note on Unusual Requirements: The tender mandates a compulsory sample submission before the closing deadline, which is atypical for standard goods quotations and serves as a decisive objective evaluation criterion. Additionally, the 80/20 preference point system reserves 20 points exclusively for 100% South African-owned enterprises, requiring official CIPC ownership certificates. The SAHPRA licensing requirement ensures all supplied PPE meets national regulatory standards for medical devices, guaranteeing patient and staff safety.