Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure sterile gauze (100 x 100 x 8 ply) for Harry Gwala Regional Hospital to ensure the availability of quality sterile gauze for medical use. The process aims to select qualified suppliers who can deliver the specified gauze in a timely and compliant manner, adhering to all technical and regulatory standards.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Provision of 150,000 units of sterile gauze (100 x 100 x 8 ply) as specified in the technical requirements.
• Delivery of the gauze to Harry Gwala Regional Hospital, Kwazulu-Natal, within the contract period (once-off).
• Compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and procurement policies.
• Adherence to the evaluation criteria, including administrative, technical, and sample submission requirements.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the gauze are as follows:

• Type: Swabs, gauze, absorbent, type 3, bleached, sterile, 8 ply
• Size: 100mm x 100mm
• Packaging: Sterile peel-packed in packets of 5 swabs
• Standard: Must conform to SAPHRA standards
• Samples: Must be provided for testing and verification

Skills and Qualification Requirements

Suppliers must demonstrate:

• Legal compliance with South African health and manufacturing regulations, including valid licenses issued by SAHPRA.
• Capability to supply the required quantity (150,000 units) within the specified timeframe.
• Experience in supplying sterile medical gauze or similar medical consumables.
• Ability to provide samples for quality testing and verification.
• Compliance with procurement policies, including preference points for Black-owned companies and BBBEE certification if claiming specific goals.
• Provision of all mandatory documentation, including bid disclosures, tax compliance, and relevant certifications.