Objectives

The primary objective is to procure certified, compatible automated external defibrillator (AED) accessories to maintain emergency cardiac care readiness at Christ the King Hospital and affiliated facilities under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health.

Scope

This is a one-off supply and delivery contract covering:

• Eight (8) pairs of paediatric AED replacement pads
• One (1) pair of adult AED replacement pads
• Two (2) rechargeable AED battery chargers

All goods must be delivered directly to the hospital premises. Pricing must be all-inclusive, covering delivery, handling, and applicable taxes. Products must be unexpired for a minimum of six months upon delivery, and the quotation validity period is ninety days.

Technical Requirements

• Paediatric Pads: Must correspond to Model SAV-C0016 (Saver One). Designed for children aged 1–8 years or weighing under 25 kg. Each pad requires a conductive surface area of 31 cm², a 120 cm lead wire, and built-in energy attenuators that automatically reduce shock output to safe paediatric levels. Placement follows a front-and-back configuration.
• Adult Pads: Must match the specified Saver One model for the designated AED unit.
• Battery Charger: Must be Model SAV-C0014 (Saver One), exclusively compatible with AMI Italia S.r.l. original lithium-ion batteries. Must achieve a full charge in approximately 2.5 hours at 20°C, feature a multi-colour LED status indicator, and include software safeguards against overcharging.
• Certification & Quality: All items must comply with the Medical Device Directive (MDD) and hold National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) certification. Goods must be brand new, unused, and packaged to prevent transit damage.
• Samples: Physical samples of both pads and the charger are mandatory for pre-award evaluation.

Skills & Compliance Requirements

As a goods-supply tender, success depends on administrative and operational compliance rather than specialised labour skills. Bidders must demonstrate:

• Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with verified tax clearance status
• Completion of all prescribed Standard Bidding Document (SBD) forms, including conflict-of-interest disclosure and preference point claims
• Logistical capability to source, store, and deliver specialised medical accessories within agreed timeframes while preserving product integrity and expiry dates
• Financial stability to execute a single-delivery contract valued below R1,000,000, including adherence to the 80/20 preferential procurement scoring framework

Key Terms & Clarifications

• Proprietary Compatibility: The “Saver One” pads and charger are model-specific accessories engineered exclusively for the AED SVP-B006 system. Non-compatible substitutes will be rejected.
• Energy Attenuation: Paediatric pads contain integrated circuitry that automatically lowers electrical shock output to clinically safe levels for smaller patients, removing the need for manual energy adjustment during emergencies.
• MDD & NRCS Certification: Indicates conformity with European medical device regulations and South African national safety standards, ensuring products meet rigorous clinical, manufacturing, and regulatory benchmarks.
• 80/20 Preference System: A standard public procurement scoring method where 80 points are awarded for price competitiveness and 20 points for socio-economic goals, primarily favouring South African-owned enterprises.