Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a reliable, one-off supply of high-quality triangular bandages to meet the clinical and surgical needs of Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital. The procurement aims to secure cost-effective, SABS-compliant medical consumables while promoting local economic development through preferential procurement policies.

Scope

The contract covers the delivery of 11,256 units of triangular bandages to the hospital's Surgical Stores. This is a single, once-off supply agreement with a quotation validity period of 90 days. The successful supplier will be responsible for transporting and delivering all goods to the designated drop-off location near the main stores. The total estimated value remains within the standard quotation threshold, subject to national preferential procurement frameworks.

Technical Requirements

• Product Purpose: Medical bandages intended to immobilize and support fractured limbs.
• Material & Durability: Must be constructed from high-grade calico or gauze cloth, ensuring durability, patient comfort, and adequate structural support.
• Dimensions: Strictly 90 x 90 x 130 cm.
• Functional Properties: Fabric must be rigid, strong, and fully autoclavable for repeated sterilization.
• Quality & Compliance: Must meet applicable SANS/SABS standards. All items must be brand new, unused, and carry a minimum remaining shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Packaging & Logistics: Goods must be packed to withstand transit hazards. All delivery costs must be factored into the quoted price.
• Samples: Two physical samples must be submitted on the closing date. Non-submission results in automatic disqualification.

Skills Requirements

No specialized clinical or engineering skills are required, as this is a standard goods supply contract. Bidders must, however, demonstrate core commercial and logistical competencies, including inventory management, timely delivery coordination, and adherence to public sector compliance protocols. Suppliers must maintain active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD), hold valid tax clearance status, and possess the administrative capacity to complete mandatory returnable forms accurately.

Notable Terms & Conditions

80/20 Preferential Procurement System: Evaluation allocates 80 points for competitive pricing and 20 points for socio-economic goals. The full 20 points are reserved for South African-owned enterprises, requiring submission of a B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit to claim them.

Mandatory Administrative Stages: Bids undergo three strict evaluation phases: administrative compliance, specification compliance, and price/preference scoring. Failure to submit required documents (e.g., CSD report, SBD 4 conflict-of-interest declaration, SBD 6.1 preference claim) renders the bid non-responsive.

Performance Security & Delay Penalties: Within 30 days of award, the successful bidder must provide performance security. Late deliveries incur daily financial penalties calculated at the prevailing prime interest rate. Repeated delays or breach of contract terms allow the purchaser to terminate the agreement and procure substitutes at the supplier's expense.

Anti-Collusion & Disclosure Obligations: Bidders must formally disclose any personal or corporate relationships with state employees. Collusive bidding, cover-quoting (multiple companies bidding for the same entity), or misrepresentation of ownership triggers immediate disqualification, contract cancellation, and potential ten-year restrictions from public sector procurement.