Tender Summary: Ambubag Masks Silicone Different Sizes

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure safe, high-quality silicone ambubag masks in multiple sizes for clinical patient care at Newcastle Regional Hospital. The institution seeks a reliable, once-off supplier capable of meeting strict health standards while complying with national preferential procurement legislation.

Scope

• Supply of silicone ambubag masks across eight sizes: 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
• Delivery destination: Newcastle Regional Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Contract duration: Once-off supply.
• Quotation validity: 90 days from closing date.
• Evaluation follows a mandatory five-stage process: administrative compliance, delivery capacity, specification compliance, pricing/preference points, and objective sample verification.

Technical Requirements

• Design & Material: Masks must feature a soft, clear cushion designed to seal over the mouth and must be entirely latex-free.
• Certification: All products must hold valid SABS and SANAS approval.
• Condition: Only new, unused goods are acceptable. Second-hand or expired products will be rejected.
• Shelf Life: Delivered stock must retain a minimum of six months' validity upon receipt.
• Pricing: Quotes must be firm, all-inclusive (covering transport and VAT where applicable), and itemized separately per size.
• Sample Verification: The top three scoring bidders may be formally requested to submit physical samples for objective assessment prior to contract award.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Proven Supply Capacity: Bidders must submit valid proof of previous orders and delivery notes for medical or surgical items.
• Regulatory Registration: Mandatory registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with verified tax clearance status.
• Preferential Ownership: Evaluation applies an 80/20 scoring model. Twenty points are allocated to enterprises with at least 51% black ownership, supported by CIPC documentation.
• B-BBEE Compliance: A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is mandatory for contract execution (not scored).
• Documentation Integrity: All official quotation forms must be completed in full using the provided templates. Retyping or altering forms without initialing changes renders quotes invalid.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Ambubag Mask: Short for "automatic manual bag," this is a hand-held device (bag-valve-mask) used to deliver positive-pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing adequately. Silicone construction is specified for its hypoallergenic nature, durability, and latex-free safety profile.
• SABS/SANAS Approval: Certification from the South African Bureau of Standards and the South African National Accreditation System, confirming that products undergo rigorous independent testing and meet national safety and quality benchmarks.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement scoring framework where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points are reserved for designated socio-economic transformation goals (here, black ownership).
• Cover-Quoting Prohibition: A strict anti-collusion measure banning affiliated companies from submitting multiple bids for the same tender under different names. Violation triggers immediate disqualification and potential ten-year restrictions from public sector contracts.