Objectives

The primary objective of this quotation is to procure medical-grade examination gloves for stock purposes at the King Cetshwayo District Office. The procurement seeks to secure reliable, compliant supplies while advancing socio-economic transformation through preferential procurement policies targeting youth-owned enterprises.

Scope

This is a one-off supply contract for high-risk medical gloves in Large and Extra-Large sizes. The estimated requirement is 39 cases per size, with each case comprising ten boxes of twenty-five pairs. Successful bidders must deliver all goods to the designated district office within two weeks of order placement. All products must be new, unused, and retain a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery. The contract operates under standard general conditions covering delivery, payment terms, warranty provisions, delay penalties, and termination rights.

Technical Requirements

• Product Type: Powder-free, extra-thick, non-sterilized natural rubber latex gloves designed for gynaecological and high-risk clinical environments.
• Design & Features: Ambidextrous finger configuration, straight textured surface across all fingers, and a beaded cuff for secure fit.
• Dimensions & Colour: Minimum length of 290mm, supplied in blue, specifically in Large and Extra-Large sizes.
• Compliance Standards: Must adhere to ISO 2004, SABS Specification 68/03, and ASTM Designations D3588-91 and D3578-91.
• Packaging: Supplied in boxes of 25 pairs, packed ten boxes per case.
• Documentation: Bidders must complete and return a specification compliance form confirming adherence to all listed parameters. Failure to indicate explicit compliance results in disqualification.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical or professional skills are mandated beyond standard commercial supply and logistics capabilities. Bidders must demonstrate operational readiness to fulfill the order within the two-week delivery window, maintain adequate inventory levels, and manage transportation to the specified destination. Suppliers must also possess the administrative capacity to compile and submit all mandatory compliance documentation, including regulatory licenses, tax clearance verification, and enterprise ownership proofs.

Key Terms & Procurement Framework

• High Risk Gloves: Medical examination gloves engineered for procedures involving potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or infectious materials. They require rigorous manufacturing controls and third-party certification to ensure barrier integrity, chemical resistance, and user safety.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: An evaluation methodology where eighty percent of scoring points are allocated based on competitive pricing, and twenty percent are reserved for specific socio-economic goals, specifically enterprises owned by youth.
• SAHPRA Licence: A regulatory authorization from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, mandatory for suppliers distributing health-related products to ensure compliance with national safety, efficacy, and quality regulations.
• CSD Registration: Mandatory enrollment in the Central Suppliers Database, which verifies a supplier’s tax compliance, business registration, and financial standing before qualification for public sector contracts.