Tender Summary: Supply of Bar Fridges

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure ten (10) compliant bar fridges for operational use at RK Khan Hospital under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The procurement seeks to acquire cost-effective, energy-efficient appliances that meet national safety standards while advancing provincial economic development through targeted preferential procurement mechanisms.

Scope

• Procurement Item: Supply of Bar Fridges
• Quantity: 10 Units
• Contract Duration: One-off delivery
• Delivery Destination: RK Khan Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from closing date
• Evaluation Method: Lowest evaluated price using the 80/20 preferential procurement system

Technical Requirements

All supplied units must strictly adhere to the following specifications:

• Dimensions: 494 × 494 × 845 mm (Width × Depth × Height)
• Total Capacity: ±100 litres
• Fridge Capacity: ±88 litres
• Freezer Capacity: ±12 litres
• Configuration: Single fridge/freezer combination
• Electrical Rating: 220–240V ~ 50Hz
• Finish: Metallic Grey
• Compliance Marking: Must bear the SANS logo
• Product Condition: Brand new, unused, and with a minimum shelf-life validity of six months upon delivery

Skills & Compliance Requirements

No specialized technical or installation skills are mandated. Bidders must demonstrate administrative competence and full regulatory compliance, including:

• Submission of a valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) certificate
• Provision of a sworn affidavit or equivalent certification as applicable
• Active verification on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with confirmed tax clearance status
• Completion of all official quotation forms exactly as printed; retyped or altered documents are invalid
• Submission of a fully completed SBD 6.1 form to claim specific goal preference points
• Issuance of a compliant tax invoice containing all statutory supplier and recipient details

Key Contractual & Procurement Terms

80/20 Preference Point System: An evaluation framework where 80 points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals. Full points are granted to enterprises manufacturing or producing within KwaZulu-Natal province.

SANS Logo Requirement: Signifies that the appliance has been tested and certified against South African National Standards for electrical safety, performance, and durability. Items lacking this mark will be deemed non-compliant.

Prime Interest Rate Penalty: A financial deterrent applied to delayed deliveries. The purchaser will deduct a daily penalty calculated at the prevailing prime lending rate until goods are delivered or services rendered.

Anti-Cover-Quoting Provision: Strictly prohibits bidders from submitting multiple quotations under different company names to artificially influence pricing. Violation constitutes fraud and triggers immediate disqualification.

Warranty & Defect Liability: Suppliers warrant that goods are new, free from design, material, or workmanship defects, and suitable for normal use. The warranty period spans twelve months post-delivery or eighteen months post-shipment, whichever expires first. Defective items must be repaired or replaced at the supplier’s expense.

Termination & Restriction Penalties: The purchaser may terminate the contract for default, claim excess replacement costs, or impose a public sector trading ban of up to ten years for fraudulent, corrupt, or repeatedly non-performing suppliers.