Objectives

The primary objective of this quotation is to procure compliant, high-quality upper body blankets for clinical and surgical use at Ngwelezana Hospital. The procurement seeks to secure a reliable once-off supply through a transparent, competitive process that aligns with national preferential procurement policies while ensuring cost-effectiveness and product safety.

Scope

• Item Description: Warm Touch Upper Body Blankets
• Quantity: 480 units
• Delivery Destination: Ngwelezana Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
• Contract Duration: Once-off supply
• Quote Validity: 90 days
• Evaluation Framework: Three-stage process covering administrative compliance, specification adherence, and price/preference scoring.

Technical Requirements

• Goods must strictly conform to the hospital's attached specification, including dimensions, material composition, and functional design for upper body coverage.
• All products must meet or exceed SABS/SANS quality standards and be accompanied by relevant certification.
• Supplied items must be brand new, unused, and carry a minimum remaining shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Bidders must confirm firm pricing, specify delivery timelines, and declare full compliance with specifications on the official quotation form.
• Mandatory documentation includes updated CIPC registration certificates and a valid SAHPRA licence authorising the manufacture, wholesale, or distribution of medical devices/textiles.

Skills & Capability Requirements

No formal academic qualifications are specified; however, bidders must demonstrate operational and regulatory capacity to:

• Source, manufacture, or distribute healthcare-grade textiles that satisfy clinical and safety standards.
• Maintain active SAHPRA registration for medical device or therapeutic textile distribution.
• Execute efficient logistics and guarantee timely delivery to the designated hospital facility.
• Navigate South African public sector procurement compliance, including accurate completion of official returnable forms, SARS tax clearance validation, and Central Suppliers Database (CSD) verification.

Key Procurement Terms & Conditions

This tender operates under standard South African government procurement frameworks. Bidders should note the following essential terms:

• 80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation allocates 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals. Full points are reserved for South African-owned enterprises, requiring proof via a CIPC ownership certificate.
• SAHPRA Licensing Requirement: The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority licence is mandatory. This ensures suppliers are legally authorised to handle products classified as medical devices or therapeutic textiles within the public health sector.
• General & Special Conditions of Contract (GCC/SCC): Standard legal terms governing delivery, warranties (12 months post-delivery), penalties for delayed performance, termination rights, and dispute resolution. Non-compliance results in automatic disqualification.
• Administrative Compliance: Strict adherence to mandatory returnable documents (SBD4, SBD6.1, GCC, SCC) is required. Incomplete, unsigned, or late submissions will be rejected without further evaluation.