Objectives

The tender aims to procure 4,000 neonatal nasal cannulas for Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital (KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health) to supplement oxygen for neonatal patients. It also seeks to ensure compliance with medical device regulations, obtain firm pricing, and promote South African owned enterprises through preference points.

Scope

• Quotation number: ZNQ/PMM/446/26/27.
• Item: 4,000 units of cannula nasal neonatal.
• Delivery point: PMMH Surgical Stores, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital.
• Contract type: once-off supply.
• Closing date/time: 26/08/2026 at 11:00.
• Validity period: 90 days.
• No compulsory briefing session or site visit applies.
• Bidders must submit official quotation forms, price page, SBD4, SBD6.1, GCC/SCC, and supporting documents; forms must not be retyped.
• Late quotations will not be considered.

Technical Requirements

• Product: nasal cannula for neonatal oxygen therapy.
• Colour: transparent.
• Size: neonatal.
• Material: quality plastic.
• Must function optimally to supplement oxygen.
• Good packaging with expiry and manufacturing dates.
• Must conform to SANS/SABS specifications where applicable.
• Products must not be expired or second-hand; supplied products must have at least six months’ validity.
• Two samples must be submitted on the closing date; failure to submit samples may render the quotation non-responsive.
• Bidders must state delivery period, brand/model, and country of manufacture.

Skills and Compliance Requirements

• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and valid tax compliance (SARS PIN) are required.
• Updated CIPC registration documents and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted.
• The evaluation criteria list a valid SAHPRA licence as a compulsory compliance item for companies manufacturing, importing, exporting, wholesaling or distributing medical devices.
• No specific professional skills or training are specified; the main requirements are regulatory compliance, product quality, and delivery capability.
• Prices must be firm and include all delivery costs to the specified destination.
• Bidders must complete the disclosure of interest (SBD4) and preference points claim form (SBD6.1).

Evaluation and Preference Points

Quotations are evaluated in three stages: administrative/compulsory compliance, specification compliance, and price/preference points. Failure at any stage may result in disqualification.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies.
• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points for promoting South African owned enterprises (RDP goal).
• Proof of B-BBEE status is required to claim specific-goal points.

Key Terms Explained

• Nasal cannula (neonatal): a small, flexible tube with prongs placed in a baby’s nostrils to deliver supplemental oxygen.
• SAHPRA: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, which regulates medical devices and health products.
• CSD: Central Supplier Database, the South African government’s register of suppliers.
• 80/20 preference point system: a scoring method where price contributes up to 80 points and specific goals up to 20 points for contracts valued up to R50 million.