Objectives

The primary objective is to procure sterile, high-performance intravenous contrast hoses specifically engineered for CT pressure injectors at Addington Hospital. The procurement seeks to guarantee uninterrupted clinical operations through reliable supply chain execution while advancing local economic transformation via structured preferential procurement mechanisms.

Scope

• Item: Hose for Pressure Injector (Intravenous Contrast Lines)
• Quantity: 500 units
• Delivery Destination: Addington Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal Province
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from the closing date
• Evaluation Structure: Four-stage sequential assessment covering administrative compliance, technical specification adherence, proven delivery capacity, and price/preference scoring

Technical Requirements

• Dimensions & Components: Each hose must measure 250 cm in length and incorporate two functional check valves
• Sterility & Condition: Products must be brand new, unused, individually packaged, and fully sterile
• Quality Standards: Goods must comply with applicable SABS/SANS specifications; bidders must submit verifiable proof of certification
• Sample Submission: A physical sample is mandatory for pre-award technical evaluation to confirm dimensional accuracy, valve functionality, and sterility compliance
• Shelf Life: Supplied items must retain a minimum of six months' validity upon delivery
• Warranty Period: Twelve months from delivery and acceptance, or eighteen months from shipment, whichever expires first

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Proven Healthcare Supply Experience: Bidders must demonstrate prior successful deliveries to public or private medical facilities, supported by at least one purchase order and a corresponding signed delivery note
• Regulatory & Financial Standing: Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, valid SARS PIN for tax clearance verification, and current CIPC company registration documents
• Transformation Compliance: A valid BBBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit (applicable to EMEs and QSEs)
• Performance Integrity: Bidders with documented histories of unjustified delivery defaults will be deemed non-responsive and excluded from further evaluation

Key Terms & Conditions

• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement scoring framework allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated socio-economic goals. For this tender, the full 20 points are reserved exclusively for South African-owned enterprises to stimulate local market participation.
• CSD Verification: The Central Suppliers Database serves as the national registry for validating supplier tax compliance, corporate registration, and eligibility to contract with government departments. Failure to maintain active CSD status results in automatic disqualification.
• Performance Security & Delay Penalties: Awarded suppliers may be required to submit performance security within 30 days of notification. Late deliveries incur daily financial penalties calculated at the prevailing prime interest rate. Repeated non-performance may trigger contract termination and temporary prohibition from public sector procurement.
• Sample Management: Winning bidders' samples will be retained for ongoing quality benchmarking. Unsuccessful bidders must retrieve their samples within three months post-closing; failure to do so grants the institution disposal authority.