Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a reliable one-off supply of surgical instruments for Ngwelezane Hospital under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The aim is to secure durable, sterilizable towel clamps that meet stringent medical standards, ensuring safe and efficient handling of surgical drapes during clinical procedures.

Scope

• Item: Back House Non-Perforating Towel Clamps with Ball and Socket Tip.
• Quantity: 100 units.
• Delivery Destination: Ngwelezane Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Contract Duration: One-off supply agreement.
• Quotation Validity: Prices must remain firm for 90 days.

Technical Requirements

• Material & Durability: Must be constructed from stainless steel capable of withstanding repeated autoclaving cycles without corrosion or structural degradation.
• Design Specifications: Non-perforating mechanism featuring a ball and socket tip to securely anchor surgical towel drapes without tearing fabric or compromising sterility.
• Quality Compliance: Must conform to SABS-approved standards and relevant South African National Standards (SANS).
• Product Condition: Items must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum remaining shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Sample Verification: Physical samples must be submitted prior to or on the closing date. Offers lacking a sample will be disqualified.
• Documentation: Bidders must complete all mandatory returnable forms, including CSD registration, tax compliance verification, and specification compliance declarations.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical or professional skills are explicitly mandated for this supply contract. However, bidders must demonstrate regulatory and operational competence, including:

• Active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with validated tax clearance status.
• Valid SAHPRA licensing authorizing the wholesale or distribution of medical devices.
• Capability to provide verifiable ownership documentation to claim preference points for South African-owned enterprises.
• Logistical capacity to ensure timely delivery, manage a 12-month warranty period, and comply with general and special conditions of contract.

Notable Terms & Conditions

SAHPRA Licensing Requirement: Suppliers must hold a current license from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. This ensures all medical devices supplied meet national safety, quality, and efficacy regulations for healthcare use.

Mandatory Pre-Closing Sample Submission: Unlike typical tenders where samples may be requested post-submission, this procurement requires physical samples to be delivered alongside the quotation. This enables immediate technical verification before evaluation proceeds.

80/20 Preference Scoring Model: Evaluation allocates 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Full points for the specific goal are reserved to promote South African-owned enterprises, requiring CIPC ownership certificates or equivalent proof. Failure to submit proof results in zero points for this category but does not disqualify the bid.