Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply prefabricated outdoor sputum booths to support tuberculosis screening and infection control initiatives at healthcare facilities across designated districts in South Africa. The procurement aims to ensure rapid deployment, compliance with health infrastructure standards, and adherence to strict ethical, financial, and administrative procurement guidelines.

Scope

The contract encompasses the supply, delivery, and erection of twenty-two (22) prefabricated outdoor sputum booths across three districts:

• Six (6) units in Amathole District (Eastern Cape)
• Nine (9) units in BCM District (Eastern Cape)
• Seven (7) units in Ehlanzeni District (Mpumalanga)

Bidders are responsible for manufacturing, transporting, and installing the booths at pre-determined locations detailed in the accompanying attachments. The scope also includes coordination with facility staff for site readiness and final handover.

Technical Requirements

All booths must conform to the technical specifications outlined in the attached documentation. Quotations must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email, strictly meeting the closing deadline. Pricing must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT. Suppliers must be VAT registered and provide a valid VAT vendor search report. Mandatory supporting documents include:

• Tax Compliance Status PIN
• Credit Safety Department (CSD) report issued within the past month
• Fully completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
• Fully completed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
• Initialled and signed Global Fund Supplier Code of Conduct

Deliveries require an official purchase order, which must be referenced on all invoices. Submissions without a purchase order number will be rejected. All quotations remain valid for thirty (30) days unless otherwise stated.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemised, successful bidders must demonstrate proven capability in manufacturing and supplying prefabricated modular structures or health-related infrastructure. Required competencies include multi-site logistics management, project coordination for remote district installations, and thorough knowledge of South African public procurement compliance frameworks. Strong financial resilience is essential to manage upfront production and transport costs under the agreed payment structure.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• SBD 4 & SBD 6.1: Standard South African National Treasury procurement forms. SBD 4 discloses potential conflicts of interest, while SBD 6.1 claims preference points for Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI) and other socio-economic transformation targets.
• CSD Report: A credit and compliance verification document used by South African entities to assess a supplier’s financial stability, tax standing, and legal history.
• Global Fund Supplier Code of Conduct: An anti-fraud and anti-corruption compliance framework aligned with international standards set by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, requiring strict ethical adherence.
• No Deposit – Payment After Delivery: A cash-flow intensive payment term that requires the supplier to fully fund manufacturing, logistics, and installation before receiving reimbursement, shifting financial risk entirely to the contractor until verified delivery and acceptance.