Tender Summary: Wheelie Bin Supply

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and deliver durable, compliant wheelie bins specifically engineered for the safe collection, containment, and transportation of healthcare risk waste at the KwaMashu Community Health Centre. The supply aims to support infection control protocols by ensuring waste is securely moved from temporary storage areas to the Central Storage Area without exposing staff, patients, or visitors to biohazards.

Scope

• Item Supplied: One (1) unit of a specified wheelie bin.
• Delivery Destination: KwaMashu Community Health Centre, P61 Mkhiwane Road.
• Contract Duration: Once-off supply and delivery.
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from the closing date.
• Evaluation Process: Three-stage assessment covering administrative compliance, specification adherence, and price/preference scoring.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must supply a brand-new, non-second-hand wheelie bin that strictly meets the following specifications:

• Capacity: 1,100 litres (designed to accommodate approximately 12–15 standard red medical waste bags).
• Material: Virgin, UV-stabilised High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) to guarantee chemical and weather resistance. Must feature a built-in drain plug for efficient washing and sanitisation.
• Load & Weight: Maximum load capacity of 440 kg. Empty weight must range between 50 kg and 65 kg.
• Dimensions: Approximately 1,430 mm (Length) × 1,030 mm (Width) × 1,300 mm (Height).
• Mobility & Ergonomics: Four 200 mm solid rubber swivel wheels, side handles, and handgrips on all three sides to facilitate smooth pushing and mechanical emptying.
• Colour: Red or Green (designated colours for healthcare risk waste segregation).
• Quality Standard: High-grade, spill-proof, and non-porous construction.
• Sample Submission: A physical sample is mandatory prior to final delivery for specification verification against set standards.

Skills Requirements

No specialised technical, engineering, or professional skills are required for this tender. As the contract involves the straightforward supply of manufactured goods, bidders are only expected to demonstrate standard logistical capability, reliable delivery infrastructure, and full compliance with administrative procurement documentation. No installation, commissioning, maintenance, or training services are included.

Key Procurement Terms & Clarifications

• Healthcare Risk Waste Compliance: Refers to infectious medical waste containing pathogens capable of causing disease. The supplied bins must meet strict sanitary, spill-proof, and non-porous standards to prevent environmental contamination and staff exposure.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement scoring model where 80 points are awarded for competitive pricing and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals. Full points are allocated to enterprises physically located within the Ethekwini District to stimulate local economic participation.
• Cover-Quoting Prohibition: A fraudulent practice where a bidder submits multiple quotations under different company names to artificially influence pricing or evaluation outcomes. This is strictly banned and results in immediate disqualification and potential sector-wide restrictions.
• CSD & Tax Clearance: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a verified, active tax clearance status. Failure to validate these credentials renders a quotation non-compliant.
• Firm Pricing & Inclusions: All quoted prices must remain fixed for the 90-day validity period. Prices must be all-inclusive, covering VAT (if applicable), packaging, insurance, and full delivery to the specified site. Expired or second-hand products will be rejected.