Tender Summary: Pediatric Pulse Oximeter

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure reliable, child-specific pulse oximetry devices to support continuous patient monitoring and clinical care at designated provincial health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.

Scope

• Item: Pediatric Pulse Oximeter
• Quantity: Two (2) units
• Contract Duration: Once-off supply
• Delivery Destination: Specified provincial hospital facility in KwaZulu-Natal
• Quotation Validity: Ninety (90) days from closing date
• Evaluation Process: Four-stage assessment covering administrative compliance, delivery capacity, technical specification adherence, and price/preference scoring

Technical Requirements

• Must provide accurate, rapid, and clinically reliable oxygen saturation and pulse rate readings
• Specifically designed and calibrated for paediatric patients, including infants and young children
• Portable, lightweight construction suitable for ward and bedside use
• High-definition digital display for clear, real-time monitoring
• Must comply with applicable SABS or SANS quality and safety standards for medical devices
• All units must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum remaining shelf life of six months upon delivery
• Bidders must attach a clear product brochure (preferably in colour) demonstrating compliance with the above specifications
• Strict adherence to the annexured specification form is mandatory; failure to confirm compliance results in automatic disqualification

Skills Requirements

This tender involves the supply of goods only and does not require specialised technical or professional skills. Bidders must demonstrate standard commercial and logistical capabilities, including:

• Ability to source, warehouse, and transport certified medical equipment within agreed timeframes
• Competence in managing public sector procurement compliance, including tax clearance validation, Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration, and preferential procurement documentation
• Capacity to handle post-award obligations such as warranty management, spare parts availability, and potential sample verification requests

Key Terms & Clarifications

• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement scoring framework where 80 points are awarded for competitive pricing and 20 points for socio-economic transformation (specifically, enterprises with at least 51% Black ownership)
• CSD Registration: Mandatory enrolment on the National Treasury’s Central Suppliers Database to verify bidder legitimacy, tax standing, and company registration status
• Sample Submission Protocol: Following initial scoring, up to three highest-ranking responsive bidders may be formally requested to submit physical product samples for independent verification before final contract award
• Delay Penalties: Failure to deliver within the stipulated timeframe triggers financial deductions calculated daily at the prevailing prime interest rate until full delivery is achieved
• SBD Documents: Standard government returnable forms (e.g., SBD 4 for conflict-of-interest disclosure, SBD 6.1 for preference claims) that must be fully completed; omissions render quotations non-responsive