Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply high-quality Inadine dressings specifically indicated for the treatment of septic wounds to the Hlengisizwe Community Health Centre in the KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Scope

• Item: Inadine Dressing for septic wound.
• Quantity: 30 units.
• Delivery Point: Hlengisizwe Community Health Centre.
• Validity Period: 90 days from the closing date.
• Contract Duration: Single delivery; no recurring contract period is specified.

Technical Requirements

• Supplied goods must be new, unused, and conform to applicable South African National Standards (SANS/SABS).
• All products must retain a minimum shelf life of six months from the date of delivery.
• Bidders must explicitly confirm compliance with the attached product specification; failure to do so renders the quote non-responsive.
• Quoted prices must be firm, all-inclusive (covering transport and delivery), and exclude VAT unless the bidder is a registered VAT vendor.
• Suppliers must be actively registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and maintain valid tax clearance status.
• Physical samples may be requested for quality verification against specifications; refusal to provide samples results in automatic rejection.
• The purchaser retains the right to inspect, test, or analyse goods before or after delivery, with associated costs borne by the supplier if non-compliance is found.

Skills Requirements

No specialised clinical or engineering skills are mandated. Bidders must demonstrate:

• Established supply chain capabilities to source, store, and distribute regulated medical/wound care products in compliance with provincial health standards.
• Logistical reliability to execute single-unit deliveries within strict timeframes.
• Administrative proficiency to accurately complete mandatory returnable documents, including tax compliance verification, CSD registration, and B-BBEE documentation.
• Financial stability to fulfil order obligations without requiring excessive performance guarantees.

Key Terms & Conditions

The following terms require careful attention:

• Preference Points System (80/20): Evaluation allocates 80 points for price and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals. Full points are awarded to companies at least 51% owned by Black people. Additional points may apply for enterprises operating in designated catchment areas, supported by CIPC proof.
• Disclosure of Interest (SBD4): Bidders must declare any personal or business relationship with any employee of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, regardless of the specific facility handling the bid. Undisclosed relationships constitute a false declaration and grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Anti-Cover Quoting: Submitting multiple quotations through related entities to manipulate pricing or guarantee success is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification and potential restriction from public sector contracts.
• Performance Security & Penalties: The purchaser may request performance security within 30 days of award. Delays in delivery incur penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate per day, and the purchaser may source substitute goods at the supplier’s expense.
• Tax Compliance Validation: Quotes will be automatically rejected if the supplier’s tax clearance status cannot be verified via the CSD or SARS systems prior to evaluation.