Objectives

The primary objective is to procure high-grade disposable protective coveralls to safeguard healthcare personnel against viral haemorrhagic fever at Addington Hospital. The procurement seeks to ensure the timely delivery of compliant, safe, and effective personal protective equipment while adhering to South African public sector procurement legislation and preferential purchasing policies.

Scope

The contract covers the supply of 150 disposable coveralls, allocated as 50 units each in sizes XL, XXL, and XXXL. Deliveries must be made to Addington Hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The quotation carries a 90-day validity period, requires firm all-inclusive pricing, and utilizes an 80/20 preference point evaluation model. Late submissions, expired stock, second-hand goods, or non-compliant pricing will result in immediate disqualification.

Technical Requirements

• Must be anti-static, fluid-resistant, and fully disposable.
• Design must feature long sleeves, long trousers with integrated boot covers, and a hood.
• Constructed from spun-bond polypropylene with sealed or seamless stitching.
• Equipped with a zipped front protected by a taped storm flap covering the zipper and neck area.
• Includes elasticated cuffs and hood for secure sealing.
• Must comply with SAHPRA quality standards and relevant SABS/SANS specifications.
• Products must be brand new, unused, and retain a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Physical or photographic samples must be submitted for end-user verification prior to contract award.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated capability proven by submitting at least one valid purchase order and corresponding signed delivery note to a public or private healthcare facility.
• Valid licence issued by SAHPRA authorising the manufacture, wholesale, or distribution of medical devices.
• Active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with verified tax compliance status.
• Submission of a valid B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Clean performance history; bidders with documented defaults or unjustified delivery failures will be disqualified.
• Ability to compile and submit all mandatory administrative documentation, including bidder disclosure forms, preference claim forms, and company registration records.

Key Terms & Definitions

SAHPRA: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, the national regulatory body responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

CSD: Central Suppliers Database, the National Treasury’s unified electronic platform for registering, verifying, and managing government suppliers.

B-BBEE: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, a legislative framework designed to advance economic transformation and redress historical inequalities through targeted enterprise participation.

80/20 Preference System: A procurement scoring model where 80 points are awarded for competitive pricing and 20 points for designated socio-economic goals, such as prioritising South African-owned enterprises.

SBD Forms: Standard Bidding Documents mandated across South African public institutions to collect mandatory compliance, financial, ethical, and declaration data from prospective suppliers.