Objectives

The primary objective is to procure certified arterial catheter sets to support critical care interventions at Grey’s Hospital. The tender seeks a compliant, reliable supplier capable of delivering sterile, precision medical devices that enable accurate invasive blood pressure monitoring for critically ill patients.

Scope

The procurement covers a once-off supply of fifty (50) units of 20-gauge, 8-centimetre arterial catheter sets. Delivery must be made to Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. The contract carries a ninety-day pricing validity period. All supplied goods must be new, unused, and delivered within the timeframe committed by the successful bidder. Expired stock is strictly prohibited; all items must retain a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery.

Technical Requirements

• Each unit must constitute a complete arterial catheterization set comprising: one indwelling catheter (20G × 8cm radiopaque polyurethane), one spring wire guide (0.021” diameter × 35cm, straight soft-tip at both ends), and one introducer needle (20G × 4cm).
• Catheter priming volume must be 0.17ml.
• All components must be sterile, latex-free, individually packaged, and clearly labelled with an expiry date.
• Bidders must formally confirm compliance with the attached specification document.
• A valid licence issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is mandatory for any entity manufacturing, importing, exporting, or wholesaling medical devices.
• Top-scoring bidders will advance to a physical sample submission stage, where product conformity will be clinically and technically verified before final award.
• Goods must align with applicable South African National Standards (SANS/SABS) and remain subject to inspection or testing by the purchaser.

Skills & Qualification Requirements

• Active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with verified tax compliance status.
• Proven capability to supply regulated medical devices in full adherence to national health and safety regulations.
• Operational competence in managing sterile supply chains, ensuring packaging integrity, and guaranteeing minimum six-month shelf life upon delivery.
• Proficiency in completing mandatory procurement returnable documents, including SBD forms, preference point claims, and declarations of interest.
• Ability to promptly provide physical samples upon request and maintain full traceability through order/invoice documentation for repeat suppliers.

Key Terms & Unusual Requirements

SAHPRA Licence: Mandatory authorization from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. This ensures the supplier is legally permitted to handle, distribute, or trade medical devices under South African law.

80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model weighting 80 points toward competitive pricing and 20 points toward transformation goals (specifically, companies with at least 51% Black ownership).

Sample Submission Stage: Unlike standard tenders, this process requires shortlisted bidders to physically submit product samples for verification. Failure to comply results in immediate disqualification, regardless of prior scoring.

Performance Security & Penalties: Successful bidders may be required to furnish performance security. Delays incur daily penalties calculated at the prime interest rate, and the purchaser reserves the right to terminate the contract for default, insolvency, or corrupt practices.