Tender Summary: Double Protection High Risk Surgeons Sterile Gloves

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a reliable, compliant supplier for a one-off provision of specialized sterile surgical gloves to support high-risk surgical procedures at KwaMagwaza Hospital. The tender aims to ensure continuous availability of safe, high-quality protective equipment while adhering to provincial preferential procurement policies.

Scope

• Supply of double protection, high-risk surgeon's sterile gloves in three specific sizes: 7, 7.5, and 8.
• Quantities: 20 boxes of size 7, 20 boxes of size 7.5, and 10 boxes of size 8. Each box contains 25 sets.
• Contract type: One-off supply with a delivery period of two weeks from award.
• Delivery destination: KwaMagwaza Hospital. All transportation and logistics costs must be included in the quoted price.
• Quotation validity: Prices must remain firm for 90 days from the closing date.

Technical Requirements

• Construction: Dual-layer design with extra thickness and an extended cuff for enhanced wrist and forearm protection.
• Color Specification: Inner gloves must be green or blue; outer gloves must be white or brown.
• Material: Natural rubber latex, powder-free formulation.
• Safety Features: Must provide chemical and trauma resistance, along with puncture detection capabilities.
• Quality Standards: Must comply with PPE and single-use medical device standards, specifically ISO 13485.
• Product Condition: Items must be new, unused, and have a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Regulatory Compliance: Submission of a valid SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority) certificate is mandatory.

Skills, Experience & Compliance Requirements

• Demonstrated Capacity: Bidders must prove operational capability to deliver within the two-week window. If quoted prices are deemed below market value, proof of supplier quotations, valid purchase orders, or delivery notes must be provided.
• Performance History: No record of unexplained delivery failures, defaults, or non-compliance in previous public or private sector contracts.
• Business Registration: Active Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration, valid CIPC incorporation documents (or sole proprietor affidavit), and a BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Tax Compliance: Verified tax clearance status via SARS PIN and CSD validation.
• Administrative Compliance: All official quotation forms, SBD declarations, and preference claim forms must be completed accurately, signed, and submitted without retyping or altering the original layout.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Double Protection: Refers to a simultaneous two-glove system used in high-exposure surgeries. The inner glove maintains tactile sensitivity, while the outer glove serves as a secondary barrier against fluid ingress, cross-contamination, and pathogen transmission.
• Puncture Detection: A specialized material or coating that undergoes a visible change (typically color shift) upon needle stick, providing immediate visual warning of glove breach to maintain aseptic conditions.
• SAHPRA Certificate: Mandatory regulatory authorization from South Africa's health products authority, confirming the gloves meet national safety, quality, and efficacy standards for Class IIa medical devices.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement scoring framework where 80 points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to socio-economic transformation. Full points for the specific goal are exclusively awarded to enterprises at least 51% owned by Black women.