Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure high-quality, sterile intravenous cannulas for clinical use at King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex. The procurement aims to ensure reliable vascular access for fluid, blood product, and medication administration, with a specific focus on paediatric applications.

Scope

• Supply Quantity: 10,000 units of 24G intravenous cannulas.
• Delivery Location: King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex, Durban.
• Contract Duration: Once-off supply.
• Submission Requirements: Quotations must be physically deposited in the designated tender box by the closing date and time. A physical sample or detailed brochure must accompany the submission.
• Evaluation Framework: The award will follow an 80/20 preferential procurement system, weighting price at 80 points and specific socio-economic goals (promoting South African-owned enterprises) at 20 points.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specifications: JELCO-type or genuine equivalent, non-ported (straight) design, 24G gauge, yellow colour-coded (ISO compliant), radiopaque clear polyurethane or FEP polymer material.
• Dimensions & Performance: Length of 19 mm (±1 mm), outer diameter of 0.7 mm, minimum flow rate of 24 ml/min.
• Sterility & Safety: Individually sterile, pyrogen-free blister packs with peel-open mechanism. Sterilization method (e.g., EO gas or gamma irradiation) must be clearly indicated.
• Packaging & Labelling: Bulk packaging in standard counts (e.g., 50 or 100 units per box). Each unit and box must display manufacturer details, batch/lot number, expiry date (minimum three-year shelf life), gauge size, colour code, and sterile indicator.
• Regulatory Compliance: All products must hold active SAHPRA certification. Valid registration certificates must be submitted with the quotation.
• Validity & Pricing: Quotes must remain firm for 90 days. Prices must be all-inclusive, covering VAT (if applicable) and delivery costs.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical or operational skills are explicitly mandated for bidders. However, successful qualification requires demonstrated capacity in public sector supply chain management, including:

• Proven track record of supplying similar goods to any sphere of government, supported by proof of at least two prior delivery orders.
• Full compliance with mandatory administrative documentation, including Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, B-BBEE verification, tax clearance, and completed statutory declaration forms (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1).
• Ability to manage regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and timely logistics for medical-grade consumables.

Notable Terms & Conditions

SAHPRA Certification: Mandatory regulatory approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, ensuring all medical devices meet national safety and efficacy standards before distribution to public healthcare facilities.

Sample Submission: Bidders must provide a physical sample or detailed technical brochure alongside their quotation. Failure to submit will result in immediate disqualification.

Anti-Collusion & Cover-Quoting: Strict prohibition against collusive bidding or cover-quoting (submitting multiple quotes under different company names to manipulate pricing). Violations constitute fraud and may lead to permanent exclusion from public sector contracts.

Penalties & Termination: Delayed deliveries incur financial penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate per day. The purchaser reserves the right to terminate the contract for default, impose restriction penalties, or procure substitute goods at the supplier’s expense.