Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a reliable, compliant supplier for the one-off provision of high-quality patient theatre gowns to Addington Hospital. The tender aims to ensure strict adherence to provincial health and textile quality standards while promoting local economic participation through structured preferential procurement mechanisms.

Scope

The contract covers the supply of 400 patient theatre gowns, split evenly into 200 Large and 200 X-Large units. Delivery must be made directly to Addington Hospital. This is a single-delivery arrangement with a quotation validity period of 90 days. All quoted prices must be firm and inclusive of transportation, handling, and delivery costs to the designated site.

Technical Requirements

• Fabric Composition: 100% fully shrunk and dyed cotton complying with SABS 1401 Parts I and III Type P48 standards, with a minimum weight of 140 g/m².
• Colour: Fast-dye Mazarine Blue (CKS 129-Colour 30C).
• Design & Construction: Magyar style with a full open back, no collar, and short sleeves. Secured via self-fabric tapes at the neck, centre back, and waist. Front panel is a single unlined piece; back is open with machine-hemmed edges.
• Seams & Stitching: All seams must use safety-stitch overlock technique. Sewing thread must be spun polyester M80.
• Dimensions: Back length must measure 130 cm for Large and 140 cm for X-Large sizes.
• Labelling: Each garment requires a mercerised, singed, dye-fast size tab indicating the item number, size, manufacturer name, and production month/year. X-Large units must feature a white identification tab.
• Quality & Compliance: Goods must be new, unused, and retain a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery. Proof of SABS/SANS approval is mandatory. Physical samples must be submitted for end-user evaluation; failure to pass sample approval results in disqualification.

Skills & Capacity Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate proven manufacturing or sourcing capability for medical-grade textiles that consistently meet stringent South African quality benchmarks. Suppliers are expected to possess robust quality assurance processes, logistical infrastructure for timely bulk delivery, and administrative competence to manage tax, regulatory, and procurement compliance. Evidence of prior successful supply to public or private healthcare facilities is required, supported by at least one valid purchase order and signed delivery note.

Key Terms & Clarifications

• Magyar Style: A traditional hospital gown configuration featuring a full-length open back and tie closures, designed for patient comfort and clinical accessibility.
• SABS 1401 Parts I & III Type P48: A rigorous South African textile standard dictating fabric composition, dimensional stability (shrinkage control), colourfastness, and durability for medical apparel.
• SAHPRA Authorisation: If the gowns are legally classified as medical devices, suppliers must hold a valid licence from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority to manufacture, wholesale, or distribute them.
• 80/20 Preference System: An evaluation framework allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to socio-economic goals, specifically rewarding South African-owned enterprises.
• Cover-Quoting Prohibition: A strict anti-fraud regulation disqualifying any bidder found submitting multiple offers under different company registrations for the same contract, as it constitutes procurement fraud.