Objectives

The primary objective is to secure a one-off supply of a durable, heavy-duty hosepipe for external cleaning and general maintenance operations at RK Khan Hospital. The procurement aims to obtain a compliant, cost-effective product while adhering to provincial health department supply chain management policies and national preferential procurement legislation.

Scope

• Item: Supply of one (01) unit of 20-metre hosepipe.
• Delivery Destination: RK Khan Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Contract Duration: One-time delivery; no ongoing service period.
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from the closing date.
• Pricing Structure: Firm, all-inclusive pricing covering delivery, handling, and VAT (if registered). No partial payments or variable rates permitted.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must supply a new, unused green hosepipe that meets or exceeds the following specifications:

• Dimensions: Approximately 20 metres in length.
• Material & Construction: Heavy-duty, flexible, kink-resistant design capable of withstanding normal mains water pressure.
• Environmental Durability: Resistant to routine outdoor exposure, UV degradation, and weather conditions.
• Performance: Appropriate internal diameter to ensure adequate water flow; includes compatible connectors or fittings where necessary.
• Usability: Lightweight enough for easy storage and handling by facility staff.
• Compliance Standards: Must conform to relevant SANS/SABS specifications. Products must have a remaining shelf life of at least six months upon delivery.

Skills & Compliance Requirements

No specialised technical or engineering skills are required. However, bidders must possess administrative and logistical competence to satisfy public sector compliance mandates:

• Supplier Registration: Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) profile and verified SARS tax clearance status.
• Documentation: Submission of official, non-retyped quotation forms, a valid BBBEE certificate, and a sworn affidavit bearing the SANS logo.
• Conflict Disclosure: Completion of SBD 4 to declare any personal or corporate relationships with state employees or procuring institutions.
• Logistics: Proven ability to transport and deliver goods to the specified site, assuming all transit risks and costs until formal acceptance.

Key Procurement & Contractual Terms

This tender operates under standard South African government procurement frameworks. Notable terms include:

• Preferential Procurement (80/20 System): Evaluation allocates 80 points for competitive pricing and 20 points for socio-economic transformation goals (specifically youth and black-owned enterprises). Bidders must submit SBD 6.1 with supporting proof to claim these points.
• General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Special Conditions of Contract (SCC): The GCC outlines standard legal obligations including delivery timelines, a 12-month warranty against defects, penalty deductions for delays (calculated at the prime interest rate), and termination rights. The SCC provides institution-specific rules that override the GCC where conflicts occur.
• Submission Protocol: Strict physical delivery only into the designated tender box before the closing time. Electronic, faxed, or late submissions are automatically disqualified.
• Anti-Collusion & Cover-Quoting: Bidders must certify independent pricing. Multiple quotes from related entities or collusive bidding practices will result in immediate disqualification and potential restriction from public sector contracts.