Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a single batch of paediatric mobility aids to support rehabilitation and therapy services at a provincial health facility. The procurement aims to secure compliant, high-quality equipment while adhering to public sector preferential procurement policies and ensuring value for money through competitive pricing.

Scope

The tender covers a one-off supply of ten (10) units of Nimbro Paediatric Rollator Walkers with wheels (small size) to the PMB Assessment and Therapy Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract does not include a renewal period and is treated as a standalone quotation. Delivery must be made to the prescribed facility location, with all transportation and handling costs fully included in the quoted price.

Technical Requirements

• Product must be the Nimbro brand paediatric rollator walker with wheels, specifically the small size variant.
• Items must be brand new, unused, and represent the most recent models incorporating current design and material improvements.
• Goods must align with the attached specification, confirming foldable functionality and appropriate wheel configuration.
• Supplied products must have a minimum validity/shelf life of six months from the date of delivery; expired or second-hand items are strictly prohibited.
• A mandatory warranty of twelve months from delivery acceptance or eighteen months from shipment (whichever occurs first) is required, covering defects in design, materials, and workmanship.
• Bidders must submit completed official quotation forms, SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), Central Supplier Database (CSD) verification, valid tax clearance documentation, and updated CIPC registration records.
• All prices must remain firm for ninety days, inclusive of VAT where applicable, and must cover full delivery to the destination.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical certifications are mandated. However, bidders must demonstrate proven capability in sourcing, distributing, and supplying medical mobility equipment. Suppliers must possess robust logistics management to ensure timely delivery, adequate financial and operational capacity to fulfil warranty obligations, and thorough familiarity with South African public procurement compliance frameworks. Preference points are strategically allocated to enterprises that manufacture or produce the goods within KwaZulu-Natal, encouraging local economic participation.

Key Terms & Conditions

80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation utilises an 80-point price basis and a 20-point specific goal basis. The specific goal awards full points to enterprises manufacturing or producing the goods in KwaZulu-Natal, requiring verifiable proof via CIPC and tax compliance certificates. This system prioritises local economic development alongside cost efficiency.

General & Special Conditions of Contract (GCC/SCC): Standard government contract terms apply, including penalty deductions calculated at the prime interest rate for delayed deliveries, strict anti-collusion and cover-quoting prohibitions, and termination rights for default or fraudulent practices. Performance security may be required post-award, and the purchaser reserves the right to negotiate with shortlisted bidders to ensure market-related pricing.

Four-Stage Evaluation Process: Quotations undergo mandatory sequential screening: administrative compliance, delivery capacity, specification adherence, and price/preference scoring. Failure at any stage results in immediate disqualification without progression to subsequent stages.