Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a reliable supply of reusable biohazard autoclave gloves for Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd. The procurement process aims to select a qualified supplier through a competitive quotation mechanism, prioritising cost-effectiveness while integrating mandatory socio-economic empowerment criteria in compliance with South African public procurement legislation.

Scope

The scope is strictly limited to the supply of two (2) pairs of biohazard autoclave gloves. Each unit must be packaged as one pair. Delivery and contractual obligations will be governed by the Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract (July 2010). Quotations must be submitted exclusively through the designated procurement portal; submissions via email or other formats will be rejected outright.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specifications: Gloves must be manufactured from cotton, designed for reuse, and supplied in single-pair packaging.
• Compliance Documentation: Bidders must attach valid proof of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status, including certificates verifying at least 51% black ownership, at least 30% women ownership, and/or official confirmation of disability. Missing documentation results in immediate disqualification.
• Submission Format: All quotations and supporting forms must be uploaded in PDF format only. Word or Excel files are not accepted.
• Evaluation Framework: Bids will be scored using an 80/20 weighted system, allocating 80% of points to price competitiveness and 20% to verified socio-economic goals as outlined in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000.
• Mandatory Forms: Completed SBD disclosure forms and preference points claim forms must accompany every submission.

Skills Requirements

This tender involves the straightforward supply of standard protective equipment and does not require specialised technical, engineering, or service-delivery skills. Suppliers are expected to maintain standard commercial capabilities, including inventory management, reliable logistics, accurate documentation handling, and strict adherence to public sector procurement compliance protocols. No advanced operational expertise or custom manufacturing processes are mandated.

Key Terminology Explanation

• Biohazard Autoclave Gloves: Laboratory-grade protective gloves specifically engineered to withstand repeated high-pressure steam sterilisation (autoclaving) without material degradation, while maintaining an effective barrier against biological contaminants.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement scoring methodology where 80 points are awarded to the lowest acceptable price, and 20 points are distributed based on verified socio-economic transformation metrics (ownership demographics, gender equity, and disability inclusion).
• SBD Forms: Standardised South African government bid submission templates used to declare conflicts of interest, certify non-collusive bidding practices, and formally claim preference points.