Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure reliable, clinically accurate urimeters for deployment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at RK Khan Hospital. These devices are critical for continuously monitoring and precisely measuring urine output in critically ill patients, thereby supporting vital fluid balance management and informed clinical interventions.

Scope

The contract encompasses a single, non-renewable supply of 200 urimeter units. The scope includes manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and delivery of all items directly to RK Khan Hospital. The supplier bears all logistical costs and risks until goods are received and accepted at the designated facility. The contract operates on a once-off basis with no automatic renewal provisions.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must supply urimeters that strictly conform to the following clinical and engineering specifications:

• Total capacity exceeding 2000mls
• Integrated measuring chamber calibrated between 250mls and 500mls
• Vertical drainage configuration with a T-tap enabling controlled drainage into an attached collection bag
• Functional mechanism allowing the measuring chamber to empty into the main collection reservoir
• Dedicated emptying valve for precise fluid release
• Universal connector compatible with standard Foley catheters
• Secure hanging hooks designed for stable bedside mounting
• Compliance with applicable South African National Standards (SANS/SABS)
• Products must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum shelf-life validity of six months upon delivery
• Manufacturer or testing facility must display the SANAS logo

Skills & Compliance Requirements

As this is a goods-supply procurement, specialized technical skills are not mandated. However, bidders must demonstrate strong administrative, financial, and operational compliance capabilities:

• Active registration and successful verification on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
• Valid Tax Clearance status or SARS PIN for tax compliance validation
• Current Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) certificate
• Submission of a sworn affidavit or certificate as stipulated
• Proven logistical capacity to execute timely bulk delivery without reliance on unvetted subcontractors
• Ability to honor warranty obligations and provide responsive after-sales support

Key Contractual & Procurement Terms

Several standard public sector mechanisms govern this procurement:

• 80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation allocates 80 points for competitive pricing and 20 points exclusively to enterprises with at least 51% black ownership, aligning with national economic transformation legislation.
• SANAS Requirement: The South African National Accreditation System certifies that testing laboratories or manufacturers operate under internationally recognized quality protocols. Its inclusion ensures the urimeters undergo rigorous, accredited verification before market release.
• Performance Penalties: Late deliveries trigger daily financial deductions calculated using the current prime interest rate applied to the delayed portion's value. Repeated or prolonged non-performance may result in contract cancellation and potential exclusion from public sector procurement for up to ten years.
• Warranty & Inspection Rights: A twelve-month warranty covers defects in design, materials, or workmanship post-delivery. The purchaser retains unconditional rights to inspect, test, or reject non-compliant goods at any stage prior to or after acceptance.