Tender Summary: Bathroom Digital Scale

Objectives

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire reliable clinical weighing equipment to support patient assessments. Specifically, the scales are designated for use during community outreach health programmes at the procuring facility.

Scope

This is a once-off supply contract for two (2) bathroom digital scales. The scope encompasses the delivery of new, unused products to the designated hospital site, with all transportation and handling costs required to be included in the quoted price. Pricing must remain firm for a ninety-day validity period. The contract adheres to standard provincial health supply chain protocols, including mandatory administrative compliance, tax clearance validation, and preferential procurement scoring.

Technical Requirements

• Display Type: Must feature an LCD screen with a digital electronic readout.
• Power Source: Battery-operated units exclusively.
• Weight Capacity: Minimum rated capacity of 150 kilograms.
• Build Quality: Constructed from durable materials suitable for clinical and bathroom environments.
• Compliance Standards: Must meet South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) quality specifications.
• Product Condition: Items must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum shelf-life validity of six months upon delivery. Second-hand or expired products are strictly prohibited.
• Packaging: Supplied individually per unit.
• Warranty: Supplier must provide a twelve-month warranty covering defects in design, materials, or workmanship under normal use conditions.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical skills, installation services, or training requirements are stipulated. This tender is strictly for the supply of standard off-the-shelf medical weighing equipment. Contractors are not required to perform on-site assembly, calibration, or staff training. Standard manufacturer warranty support and replacement of defective units are the extent of post-delivery service expectations.

Key Procurement Terms Explained

• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement scoring framework where eighty points are awarded based on competitive pricing and twenty points are allocated for specific socio-economic goals (here, promoting South African-owned enterprises).
• CSD Registration: Mandatory enrollment on the National Treasury’s Central Suppliers Database, which functions as the official national registry for all vendors transacting with government entities.
• SBD 4 (Disclosure of Interest): A compulsory legal declaration requiring bidders to disclose any familial, financial, or employment relationships with officials employed by the procuring department to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest.