Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure ten (10) once-off adult rollator walkers equipped with wheels for clinical and therapeutic rehabilitation use. The procurement also aims to stimulate provincial economic participation by allocating preference points to enterprises that manufacture or produce medical mobility aids within KwaZulu-Natal.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply, transportation, and handover of ten new adult rollator walkers to the designated assessment and therapy centre. It operates under a standard public sector contracting framework, covering delivery logistics, product inspection, warranty obligations, and post-award administrative compliance. The contract is a single, once-off supply with no recurring service period.

Technical Requirements

• Product must be a foldable, adult-sized rollator walker with fully functional wheels.
• Items must be brand new, unused, and represent the most recent models incorporating current design and material improvements.
• Goods must comply with applicable South African National Standards (SANS/SABS).
• Expired or second-hand products are strictly prohibited; all supplied items must maintain a minimum validity period of six months upon delivery.
• Bidders must formally confirm compliance with the attached specification document to progress through evaluation stages.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical certifications are mandated. However, bidders must demonstrate operational and logistical capacity by submitting valid documentation proving prior successful delivery of similar goods to either private or public healthcare facilities. Administrative and financial competence is verified through mandatory Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, valid tax clearance status, and updated corporate registration documentation. Suppliers must also possess the capability to meet agreed delivery timelines and provide after-sales warranty support.

Notable Contractual & Procedural Terms

80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation allocates 80 points for competitive pricing and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals. The 20 points are awarded exclusively to enterprises that manufacture or produce the goods within KwaZulu-Natal, requiring documentary proof such as CIPC certificates and tax compliance validation.

SBD Disclosure Forms: Bidders must complete SBD4 (Declaration of Interest) to disclose any employment relationships with state officials, preventing conflicts of interest. SBD6.1 is used to claim preference points based on the specific provincial manufacturing goal.

Performance Security: Successful bidders must furnish performance security (e.g., a bank guarantee or certified cheque) within thirty days of contract award to guarantee fulfillment.

Delay Penalties & Termination Rights: Late delivery incurs financial penalties calculated using the current prime interest rate per day of delay. Persistent failure to deliver or perform obligations may result in contract termination, substitution purchasing, and potential restriction from public sector contracts for up to ten years.

Cover-Quoting Prohibition: Submitting multiple quotations under different company names for the same bid is classified as fraudulent cover-quoting. This practice triggers immediate disqualification and may lead to criminal investigation and long-term procurement bans.

Tax & CSD Verification: Quotations from suppliers with non-compliant tax status or failed CSD verification are automatically deemed non-responsive, aligning with National Treasury supply chain management directives.