Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and deliver fifty (50) universal knee range of motion (ROM) braces to Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital. The supplies are intended for clinical use in managing and rehabilitating patients suffering from knee injuries.

Scope

The scope covers the supply and delivery of the specified orthopedic braces to the designated hospital facility. The requirement is a single delivery event with no ongoing service, installation, or maintenance obligations. All logistics and transportation costs must be factored into the quoted price. The quotation remains valid for ninety (90) days, and successful suppliers must honor a twelve (12)-month warranty covering defects in design, materials, or workmanship from the date of delivery and acceptance.

Technical Requirements

• Product Type: Universal Knee ROM Brace for controlled joint mobility during rehabilitation.
• Size & Fit: Universal sizing, accommodating thigh circumferences typically between 37 cm and 55 cm, with availability for sizes up to 73 cm.
• Color: Black.
• Material: Must match the material specifications referenced in the accompanying pictorial documentation.
• Movement Limits: Adjustable flexion from 0° to 120° and extension from 0° to 75° or 90°, both configurable in 15° increments.
• Locking Mechanism: Must enable full immobilization at 0° or other prescribed angles, as well as freely controlled motion within defined parameters.
• Quality Standards: Items must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum shelf-life of six (6) months upon delivery. Bidders must provide documented proof of SABS/SANS compliance.
• Submission Format: Quotations must use official, unaltered forms. Samples, brochures, or photographs may be requested post-evaluation for physical verification.

Skills & Capability Requirements

No specialized technical or professional skills are mandated for this supply-only procurement. However, bidders must demonstrate operational and administrative capacity through the following:

• Proven Track Record: Submission of at least one valid order and delivery note from a public or private healthcare facility, OR a financial capability statement demonstrating a balance of not less than 40% of the quoted value (dated within thirty days).
• Regulatory & Administrative Compliance: Active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD), valid tax clearance status, and completion of all mandatory returnable documents (SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and B-BBEE affidavit/certificate or CIPC registration).
• Logistical & Warranty Fulfillment: Demonstrated ability to meet delivery timelines, secure packaging for transit, and execute warranty repairs or replacements without cost to the purchaser.
• Evaluation Readiness: Strict adherence to all five evaluation stages; omission of any mandatory returnable document will render the quotation non-responsive.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• ROM Brace: Stands for Range of Motion Brace. It is a medical orthopedic device used to restrict or guide joint movement during recovery, preventing hyperextension or excessive flexion while allowing controlled therapeutic motion.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement scoring framework where 80 points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals (here, prioritizing South African-owned enterprises).
• SABS/SANS Approval: Certification by the South African Bureau of Standards, confirming that products meet nationally recognized safety, quality, and performance benchmarks.
• CSD Registration: The Central Suppliers Database is the mandatory national registry for all entities conducting business with the South African government, ensuring vendor legitimacy, tax compliance, and procurement transparency.