Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a one-off supply of 70 units of adult-sized armoured/reinforced cuffed endotracheal tubes for clinical anaesthesia and intensive care use at Grey’s Hospital.

Scope

The contract covers the delivery of 70 individual units of size 7.5mm endotracheal tubes. The engagement is a single-delivery arrangement with a quotation validity period of 90 days. Successful bidders must ensure timely delivery to the specified hospital facility, comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, and adhere to the preferential procurement framework governing public sector contracts.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specification: Adult cuffed reinforced oral/nasal endotracheal tubes designed for intubation where airway patency and flexibility are critical.
• Construction & Materials: Soft, flexible PVC tube incorporating a spiral-wound medical-grade reinforcing wire sealed to the bonded connector. Must be kink-resistant and atraumatic to airways.
• Markings & Indicators: Radio-opaque line, clear 1cm interval depth markings, tube size, length, inner/outer diameter, and trade name. Markings must remain legible and not rub off. Precision circumferential band(s) required to guide intubation depth.
• Cuff Specifications: High-volume, low-pressure PVC cuff (~50 microns thick) resistant to nitrous oxide. Must feature a one-way pilot valve, accurate inflation indication, and conform closely to the tube when deflated to minimise trauma.
• Connector & Tip: Proximal end requires a secure 15mm OD circuit connector. Distal end must have an atraumatic left-facing bevelled tip with a Murphy eye.
• Packaging & Usage: Latex-free, sterile, single-use items individually packed in easy-open peel pouches.
• Standards Compliance: Must meet ISO 5361:2016 or equivalent international standards.
• Regulatory & Administrative: Valid SAHPRA licence for medical device manufacturing/import/distribution, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, tax compliance clearance, and submission of a physical sample during evaluation.

Skills Requirements

No specialised technical or professional skills are explicitly mandated beyond standard commercial and regulatory compliance. Bidders must demonstrate:

• Proven capability to manufacture, import, or distribute regulated medical devices in accordance with SAHPRA guidelines.
• Ability to maintain sterile, single-use packaging and ensure product integrity throughout transit and storage.
• Capacity to fulfil delivery timelines, manage warranty obligations (12 months post-delivery), and respond promptly to defect claims.
• Familiarity with South African public procurement processes, including documentation, preference point systems, and audit readiness.

Key Terminology & Clarifications

• Armoured/Reinforced: An endotracheal tube with an embedded metallic wire coil to prevent kinking during surgical or anaesthetic procedures.
• High-Volume-Low-Pressure Cuff: A cuff design that minimises tracheal mucosal damage by distributing sealing pressure over a larger surface area.
• Murphy Eye: A secondary lateral aperture near the tube tip that ensures ventilation if the primary opening becomes obstructed.
• 80/20 Preference System: A procurement scoring methodology allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated social goals (specifically, companies with ≥51% black ownership).
• CSD Registration: Mandatory national database enrolment for all entities supplying goods or services to South African government departments.