Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply single vision and bifocal glasses to Hlabisa Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The aim is to ensure the hospital receives quality optical devices that meet specified standards, support vision correction needs, and promote local enterprise development through preference points allocation.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply, delivery, and associated services for:

• 130 units of single vision glasses
• 130 units of bifocal glasses
• Provision of samples, accessories, and optional items as specified in the technical and specification documents
• Compliance with technical, quality, and packaging standards
• Delivery within two weeks of order receipt
• Adherence to contractual and evaluation requirements, including after-sales support and warranty

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

• Complete spectacles sets with various lens types: organic plastic, polycarbonate, high refractive index
• Lens options with fixed tints, gradient tints, photochromic coatings, and prisms
• Frames made of metal and plastic, approved by SABS, suitable for all age groups and both genders, with a pupillary distance range of 40–80 mm
• Replacement accessories such as lenses, frames, nose pads, screws, and tinting options
• Low vision devices including telescopes and magnifiers
• Guarantees on product quality, including no defects, and warranty periods of 12 to 18 months
• Packaging in standard vinyl cases, labeled accordingly, with specific requirements for aphakic ready-mades
• Delivery within two weeks, with provisions for handling defective or incorrect orders
• Compliance with HTS specifications and safety standards

Skills and Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate:

• Experience as a supplier of optical devices for at least five years, supported by proof
• Current registration of employed optometrists or dispensing opticians with the HPCSA
• Capability to supply a variety of sample frames (metal, plastic, for children and adults)
• Ability to meet technical specifications, including packaging, labeling, and delivery timelines
• Provision of samples for quality and specification verification
• Efficient logistics and delivery systems to ensure timely fulfillment
• Knowledge of and compliance with procurement policies, including preference points and contractual obligations