Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a reliable commercial supplier for the one-time provision of institutional-grade hygiene chemicals. The procurement aims to maintain consistent kitchen and food service sanitation standards at Catherine Booth Hospital by ensuring the timely delivery of chemically compliant, high-quality cleaning agents.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of two liquid chemical products, each packaged in 25-litre containers. This is classified as a once-off contract with a 90-day quotation validity period. The successful bidder will be responsible for sourcing, packaging, transporting, and delivering the goods directly to the hospital's designated facility. All logistics, handling, and delivery costs must be factored into the quoted price. Evaluation follows a structured four-stage process prioritising administrative compliance, proven delivery capacity, strict adherence to chemical specifications, and a preferential pricing model.

Technical Requirements

• Automatic Dishwashing Liquid: 25-litre unit, red-coloured liquid, alkaline odour, pH 12.5. Formulated for heavy-duty degreasing in commercial dishwashing systems.
• Automatic Dry (Rinse Aid): 25-litre unit, blue-coloured liquid, acidic odour, pH 0.4, relative density 1.0–1.1. Functions as a final rinse agent to prevent water spotting and accelerate drying.
• All products must be brand new, commercially sealed, and possess a minimum remaining shelf life of six months from the date of delivery. Used or second-hand goods are strictly prohibited.
• Bidders must formally confirm compliance with the stated chemical parameters and quality standards.

Skills Requirements

No specialised technical or professional skills are explicitly mandated. The tender requires standard commercial supply chain capabilities, including inventory management, safe transportation of industrial chemicals, and accurate documentation handling. Suppliers must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity to execute a single delivery order without prior performance defaults or contractual breaches.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• pH Levels (12.5 and 0.4): These indicate extreme chemical properties. A pH of 12.5 denotes a highly alkaline detergent optimised for saponifying fats and breaking down proteins in institutional kitchens. A pH of 0.4 indicates a strongly acidic rinse aid designed to neutralise alkaline residues, lower surface tension for rapid drying, and prevent mineral deposits on crockery.
• Relative Density (1.0–1.1): This measures the product's density relative to water. The specified range ensures the chemical is correctly concentrated for optimal metering in automatic dishwashing machines, guaranteeing efficacy without waste or equipment damage.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement scoring framework where 80 points are allocated for competitive pricing and 20 points for socio-economic transformation goals. Full points are awarded to enterprises with at least 51% black ownership, verified through CIPC documentation or BBBEE certificates.