Objectives

The primary objective is to procure essential medical consumables and supplies for Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The tender aims to secure high-quality, compliant products while adhering to national preferential procurement policies that promote South African-owned enterprises and ensure transparent, competitive bidding.

Scope

The scope covers a once-off supply of the following items to the designated hospital:

• Tubigrip elasticated tubular bandages (Sizes A, B, D, E, G): 30 boxes per size
• Disposable dry bottle humidifiers (500ml): 400 units
• Blue plastic disposable aprons: 200 packs (50 per pack)
• Amniotomy hooks (curved): 50 packs (10 per pack)
• Disposable sputum cups with lids (150ml): 100 units

All goods must be delivered to Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital within the quoted validity period of 90 days. Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all delivery costs. The contract is structured as a single delivery rather than a recurring framework.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must ensure all supplied goods meet strict medical and quality standards:

• Products must be new, unused, and represent the most recent models with incorporated design improvements.
• All items must remain valid for a minimum of six months upon delivery; expired or second-hand goods are strictly prohibited.
• Blue aprons must be polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, sleeveless with integrated neck loops and waist ties, measuring approximately 685mm x 1066mm or larger, with disposable variants at 10–20 microns thickness.
• Amniotomy hooks must be medical-grade, latex-free polymers, approximately 25–28cm in length, featuring a slightly curved shaft, recessed hook tip, and blunt protective outer tip to prevent maternal/fetal injury, with an ergonomic non-slip handle.
• Bidders must formally confirm compliance with all attached specifications. Top-scoring quotations may be requested to submit physical samples for verification.
• Goods must conform to relevant South African National Standards (SANS/SABS) where applicable.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

As this is a goods supply quotation, specific professional skills are not mandated. Instead, bidders must demonstrate operational, administrative, and regulatory capacity:

• Valid proof of prior delivery experience in public or private healthcare facilities (delivery notes and invoices).
• Active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with verified status.
• Tax compliance certificate issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
• Where applicable, a valid licence from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) authorising the manufacture, wholesale, or distribution of medical devices.
• Proven logistical capability to store, transport, and deliver medical consumables without prior contractual defaults.

Unusual or Complicated Terms and Products

Tubigrip: An elasticated tubular bandage designed to provide uniform compression and support to limbs or joints without the need for additional wrapping, clips, or fasteners.

Amniotomy Hook: A specialised obstetric instrument used to perform controlled artificial rupture of membranes during labour. Its curved, recessed hook and blunt protective tip are engineered to safely engage fetal membranes while minimising trauma to surrounding tissues.

80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation framework where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points are allocated for socio-economic objectives, specifically favouring South African-owned enterprises to promote local economic development.

SAHPRA Licensing: Mandatory regulatory approval required for entities handling medical devices in South Africa, ensuring products meet safety, efficacy, and quality standards before entering the healthcare supply chain.

Once-Off Contract: A single-delivery arrangement requiring complete fulfilment within the stipulated timeframe without automatic renewals or rolling orders.