Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and install 255 wall-mounted paper towel dispensers at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital to support clinical and public hygiene operations. The tender aims to ensure reliable, durable sanitation infrastructure while adhering to provincial health department procurement policies and promoting local economic participation through targeted preference points.

Scope

• Supply & Installation: Provision, delivery, and fitting of 255 industrial-grade paper towel dispensers across designated hospital locations.
• Contract Duration: One-off delivery and installation project with no ongoing maintenance clause.
• Delivery & Location: All goods must be delivered and installed at the hospital premises, with all transport costs included in the quoted price.
• Warranty: Minimum twelve (12) months from delivery acceptance or eighteen (18) months from shipment, whichever occurs first.
• Validity: Quotations remain binding for ninety (90) days from the closing date.

Technical Requirements

• Material & Finish: Non-corrosive, industrial-grade stainless steel construction.
• Dimensions: 28.5 cm × 10 cm × 36.5 cm per unit.
• Compatibility: Engineered for flat-folded interfold paper towels measuring 240 mm × 324 mm.
• Design Features: Wall-mounted, space-saving configuration; lockable lid with visible paper-level indicator; robust hardware suitable for high-traffic healthcare environments.
• Product Condition: New, unused items only. Expired or second-hand products will be rejected.
• Verification Documentation: Submission of product photographs or manufacturer brochures alongside the quotation is mandatory for specification compliance.

Skills & Qualification Requirements

• Industry Certification: Minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Grade 1ME registration.
• Supplier Compliance: Active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with verified tax clearance status via SARS PIN.
• Financial & Insurance Standing: Valid letters of good standing confirming financial capacity and COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act) compliance.
• Proven Experience: Documentary proof (order and delivery note) demonstrating prior successful supply or installation of similar products in public or private healthcare facilities.
• Administrative Compliance: Completion of all mandatory returnable documents, including SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and official quotation forms without retyping.

Key Terms & Conditions

• 80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation awards eighty (80) points for competitive pricing and twenty (20) points for socio-economic development goals, specifically favouring South African-owned enterprises operating within the procuring district.
• CIDB Grading 1ME: Entry-level contractor classification for mechanical engineering works, indicating foundational competency in installing mechanical fixtures, fittings, and light structural components.
• GCC & SCC: Standard General and Special Conditions of Contract govern payment terms, performance security, penalties for delay, termination clauses, and dispute resolution in accordance with South African public finance regulations.
• Penalties & Termination: Delayed delivery incurs daily penalties calculated at the prime interest rate. Persistent non-performance may result in contract cancellation, supplier restriction from public sector contracts for up to ten years, and recovery of excess procurement costs.