Tender Summary: Pedal Bins, Signage, and Buckets

Objectives

The primary objective of this quotation is to procure essential waste management containers and corresponding safety signage for a provincial community health centre. The procurement aims to ensure compliant, hygienic handling of general and infectious medical waste while supporting patient care activities through durable household utility items.

Scope

The scope covers a one-off supply and delivery of the following goods to the designated health facility:

• Pediatric/Medical Pedal Bins: 100 red and 100 blue units (25L capacity).
• Safety Signage: 100 self-adhesive stickers for general waste and 100 for infectious waste.
• Buckets & Basins: Two 20L black buckets with handles and two 10L black plastic basins.

All items must be delivered to the procuring institution. The contract period is once-off, with submitted quotations remaining valid for 90 days.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must strictly adhere to the following specifications:

• Pedal Bins: Constructed from polyethylene with a foot-operated pedal mechanism. The lid must close slowly, silently, and tightly. Required features include a large opening for easy disposal, smooth washable surfaces, and approximate dimensions of 382mm height, 370mm top length, 320mm bottom length, and 340mm width. Each unit weighs approximately 2.55kg and carries a minimum one-year guarantee.
• Signage Stickers: Round, self-adhesive labels measuring 22cm x 22cm. General waste stickers must be green and white with appropriate recycling symbols. Infectious waste stickers must be red and white featuring standard biohazard symbols. Text must clearly indicate waste type restrictions.
• Buckets & Basins: Durable black plastic construction. Basins must hold 10–15 litres with a 43cm diameter. Buckets must hold 20 litres and include handles.
• General Compliance: All goods must be new, unused, and valid for a minimum of six months upon delivery. Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT (if applicable) and all delivery costs. Products must meet relevant South African National Standards (SANS/SABS) where applicable.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical or professional skills are mandated for this supply. Bidders must demonstrate standard commercial capability, including reliable logistics for timely delivery, inventory management, and full compliance with provincial supply chain management regulations. Familiarity with public sector procurement documentation, statutory declarations, and tax compliance verification is required.

Key Terms & Conditions

80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement evaluation model where 80 points are awarded for competitive pricing and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals. Full preference points are allocated to enterprises owned by youth, supported by a BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure: A mandatory declaration requiring bidders to disclose any personal or business relationships with current or former employees of the procuring department to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure transparency.

CSD Registration: All bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database. Verification failures or outdated registration result in automatic disqualification.

General & Special Conditions of Contract: Standard terms govern delivery timelines, warranty claims, performance security, and penalties for late delivery (calculated at the current prime interest rate per day of delay). Late submissions, expired products, or second-hand goods are strictly rejected. The department reserves the right to reject any or all quotations without obligation to award.