Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply various medical bandages, dressings, surgical items, gauze, and related consumables to Tongaat Community Health Centre. The aim is to ensure the availability of quality, compliant, and approved medical supplies that meet specified standards and specifications for patient care and treatment.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of a range of medical products including:

• Elastic adhesive bandages of various sizes and specifications
• Gauze swabs and dressings (sterile and non-sterile)
• Paraffin gauze dressings (anti-septic and non-anti-septic)
• Transparent IV dressings of different sizes
• Alginate charcoal dressings
• Alginate dressings with antimicrobial properties
• Bandage cast and plaster of Paris
• Disposable dressing packs
• Surgical items such as gauze, forceps, drapes, and swabs
• Other related consumables as specified in the detailed product descriptions

The delivery is expected to be a once-off supply, with products conforming to the specified standards, quality, and packaging requirements, including CE and SABS approvals where applicable.

Technical Requirements

• All products must comply with relevant South African standards (SANS) and international quality standards (ISO).
• Items must be sterile where specified, CE approved, and meet the detailed specifications including size, material, and packaging.
• Products should be individually wrapped, clearly labeled with manufacturer details, lot number, manufacturing and expiry dates.
• Suppliers must provide samples for quality testing and verification upon request.
• All items must be supplied in sealed, appropriately labeled packaging reflecting manufacturer name, lot number, manufacturing date, expiry date, and size.
• Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide valid tax clearance and VAT registration where applicable.
• Pricing must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for 90 days from the date of quotation.

Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in supplying medical consumables and equipment to healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, quality assurance, and compliance requirements (SANS, ISO, CE, SABS).
• Ability to provide technical documentation, certificates of compliance, and samples for verification.
• Capacity to deliver within the specified timeframe and adhere to packaging and labeling standards.
• Competence in completing and submitting all required documentation accurately, including preference points claim forms and declaration of interests.
• Understanding of procurement policies, including preferential procurement regulations and bid compliance procedures.