Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure 20 paediatric warming blankets for King Dinizulu Hospital, aimed at preventing and treating hypothermia in sick children. The procurement ensures the hospital acquires equipment that meets specified technical standards to improve patient care.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply of pediatric underbody warming blankets, including:

• Provision of 20 units of pediatric warming blankets as specified in the technical requirements.
• Delivery to King Dinizulu Hospital Complex, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Submission of samples along with quotations for evaluation.
• Compliance with specifications, technical standards, and procurement policies.

The procurement process involves evaluation of administrative compliance, technical conformity, and price, with subsequent awarding to the most suitable bidder.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the paediatric warming blanket include:

• Use of a 3M™ Bair Hugger™ pediatric underbody warming blanket or an equivalent device.
• Consistent forced air warming suitable for pediatric patients.
• Inclusion of a warming unit (model 675 or 775).
• Material should be soft, comfortable, and perforated across the blanket to ensure uniform convective warming.
• Code: 555.
• Quantity: 20 units.
• Samples must be submitted with the quotation for assessment.

The supplier must ensure:

• Samples are provided as part of the bid submission.
• The product complies with the attached specifications and evaluation criteria.
• The product is CSD compliant and accompanied by a certified BEE certificate.
• The delivery is timely and within the specified contract period (once-off).