Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure Safety Boots in various sizes to meet the needs of the Department of Health at the Phoenix Mortuary, ensuring safety and compliance with specifications. Additionally, the procurement aims to promote South African owned enterprises by allocating full points to RDP goals.

Scope

The scope includes the supply of 34 pairs of safety boots with specific detailed specifications, including steel toe caps, unisex design, sizes 4 to 12, and compliance with safety standards. The procurement covers the entire process from quotation collection, submission, evaluation, to final delivery at the specified location.

Technical Requirements

• Boots with steel toe caps complying with impact resistance standards (200J).
• Sizes: 4 to 12, unisex design.
• High leg pattern with a leg height of 180mm, made of full chrome tanned leather (2.1mm thickness).
• Outer sole of oil-resistant rubber, conforming to SANS 1437 Type R5 with abrasion resistance ≤150.
• Full leather bellows tongue, military style counter, padded collar, and laminated fabric lining with foam padding.
• Stiffener of thermoplastic, steel toe cap, and wide fitting last.
• Stitched side sole, lace length of at least 174cm, and marked with English sizes.
• Additional specifications include non-woven vamp lining, reinforced eyelets and hooks, and oil resistance.

Skills Requirements

Procuring entities and bidders should possess:

• Knowledge of safety footwear standards and specifications.
• Experience in procurement processes, including submission of compliant quotations and samples.
• Ability to provide B-BBEE certification or Sworn Affidavit for enterprise classification.
• Understanding of the procurement policies, including preferential procurement regulations and compliance documentation.
• Technical expertise to ensure the supplied safety boots meet all specified safety and quality standards.