Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure 15g Intrasite Gel bottles for Estcourt Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and procurement policies. The process aims to secure suitable suppliers through a competitive bidding process that emphasizes transparency, fairness, and adherence to government regulations.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Provision of 1000 bottles of Intrasite Gel (15g units) to Estcourt Hospital.
• Delivery to the hospital’s central supply chain management (SCM) at No 1 Old Main Road, Estcourt Hospital.
• Submission of quotations via the KZN Health Website and deposit into the designated tender box.
• Compliance with technical, administrative, and legal requirements as specified in the tender documents.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the Intrasite Gel include:

• Each 15g unit must contain 0.345g of modified sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
• 25g units should contain 0.575g of modified sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
• Ingredients include propylene glycol and purified water.
• The product must be sterile, SABS approved, and SACAS approved.
• Packaging: Box of 10 units.
• Samples may be required upon request for quality verification.

Skills Requirements

The skills and capabilities required from bidders include:

• Ability to meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Compliance with legal and administrative requirements, including proper documentation and registration.
• Experience in supplying medical or pharmaceutical products, demonstrated through previous completed contracts with similar scope.
• Capacity to deliver within the specified contract period and adhere to delivery schedules.
• Understanding of procurement policies, including preference points and compliance with government regulations.
• Provision of technical and legal documentation, such as licenses, registration certificates, and compliance proof.