Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and deliver a single standard electric autopsy saw to support forensic and pathological procedures at the designated provincial health district facility. The procurement process aims to secure compliant, high-quality medical equipment while adhering to public supply chain management legislation and promoting local economic participation through structured preference scoring.

Scope

The scope encompasses the complete supply and delivery of one (01) unit of an electric autopsy saw to the specified health district office. This is a once-off contract requiring the successful bidder to provide brand-new, unused equipment that strictly meets the published technical specifications. The scope includes all transportation and delivery costs to the prescribed destination, standard warranty provisions, and compliance with the General and Special Conditions of Contract governing public sector procurement. No installation, retrofitting, or long-term service agreements are included beyond standard post-delivery support.

Technical Requirements

• Type: Electric autopsy saw with oscillating head mechanism
• Oscillating Speed: 14,000 oscillations per minute
• Voltage: 230 V
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Sound Level: 70 dB(A)
• Dimensions: Length 333 mm; blade diameter 64 mm
• Design: Lightweight construction with ergonomic handling, supplied with interchangeable blades and maintenance wrenches
• Condition: Must be brand new, unused, and represent the most recent/current model incorporating latest design and material improvements
• Regulatory Compliance: Must comply with applicable South African National Standards (SANS/SABS) and hold valid authorization from the national health products regulatory authority for medical device distribution
• Product Validity: Supplied items must remain valid for a minimum period of six months upon delivery
• Warranty: Twelve (12) months from delivery acceptance or eighteen (18) months from shipment, whichever concludes earlier

Skills Requirements

This tender does not mandate specialized engineering qualifications, certified installation personnel, or advanced technical training for the bidder. As a straightforward supply and delivery contract for established medical instrumentation, bidders are expected to demonstrate standard commercial capability, reliable logistics for safe transport, and basic after-sales support. Should incidental services such as on-site assembly, commissioning, operator training, or routine maintenance be required, the supplier must provide competent technical staff familiar with surgical and forensic equipment operation and care.

Key Terms & Unusual Requirements

• 80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation allocates 80 points for competitive pricing and 20 points specifically for promoting South African-owned enterprises. Bidders must submit verifiable proof of ownership to claim these points; failure to do so results in zero allocation for this category.
• SAHPRA Authorization: Suppliers must possess a valid license from the national health products regulatory authority authorizing the wholesale or distribution of medical devices. This ensures legal compliance for importing or supplying regulated healthcare equipment.
• Performance Security: Within thirty days of contract award, the successful bidder must furnish performance security (typically a bank guarantee or cashier’s cheque) to guarantee full contractual fulfillment. This protects the purchaser against non-performance.
• Delay Penalties: Late delivery triggers daily financial deductions calculated using the current prime interest rate applied to the delayed portion of the contract value. This incentivizes timely execution.
• Contract Termination & Restriction: The purchaser may terminate the agreement for default, including failure to deliver, breach of terms, or engagement in corrupt or fraudulent practices. Convicted suppliers may face a ten-year prohibition from conducting business with the public sector.