Objectives

The primary objective is to procure essential surgical and anaesthetic equipment for Wentworth Hospital. The procurement seeks to secure a compliant, reliable supplier capable of delivering high-quality, sterile medical devices that meet strict clinical specifications, while adhering to provincial preferential procurement policies and ensuring value for money.

Scope

This is a once-off quotation for the supply of surgical bougies and airway management devices. The required items include neonatal, paediatric, and adult bougies; straight stainless steel laryngoscope blades; nasopharyngeal airways in multiple sizes; and laryngeal mask airways (LMAs) ranging from size 3 to 7. All goods must be delivered to Wentworth Hospital in Jacobs, KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is once-off, with quoted prices remaining firm for a 90-day validity period.

Technical Requirements

• All items must strictly comply with the detailed specifications outlined in Annexure A.
• Bougies must be sterile, individually peel-packed, angled at 30 degrees, and available in specified French (FR) sizes (12FR, 14FR) or neonatal dimensions (2.5–4.0 mm).
• Laryngoscope blades must be straight, stainless steel, polished, and autoclavable (Adult Size 2).
• LMAs and nasopharyngeal airways must be manufactured from medical-grade PVC, feature a large flange to prevent slippage, have a soft flexible texture, and be individually packaged.
• Products must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Bidders must confirm specification compliance and may be required to submit physical samples if ranked among the top three scorers.
• Pricing must be all-inclusive, firm, and valid for 90 days. Delivery costs must be included in the quoted price.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Hold a valid licence issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) authorising the manufacture, import, export, or wholesale distribution of medical devices.
• Be registered and verified on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
• Provide a valid tax clearance certificate or SARS PIN demonstrating tax compliance.
• Submit proof of previous successful deliveries to a public or private health facility (order and delivery note).
• Demonstrate South African ownership through a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
• Maintain a clean record with no history of default or non-performance at Wentworth Hospital.
• Possess the logistical and operational capacity to deliver the full order within the stipulated timeframe.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Bougie: A slender, flexible medical instrument specifically designed to guide an endotracheal tube into the trachea during difficult intubation procedures.
• Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA): A supraglottic airway device inserted into the pharynx to maintain an open airway and allow ventilation during anaesthesia or emergency resuscitation.
• SAHPRA Licence: A mandatory regulatory permit required in South Africa for any entity involved in the commercial handling of medical devices, ensuring products meet national safety and quality standards.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation method where 80 points are allocated based on competitive pricing and 20 points are awarded for meeting specific socio-economic goals, such as verifying South African ownership.
• Sample Submission Requirement: A post-evaluation step where the highest-scoring bidders must physically provide product samples for clinical and technical verification before contract award. Failure to submit compliant samples results in disqualification.