Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure sterile Level 4 gowns suitable for surgical procedures, ensuring they meet specified standards for sterility, fluid resistance, and safety to both patients and healthcare workers.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply of sterile Level 4 surgeon gowns, packaged appropriately to maintain sterility, in specified sizes (XL and XXL), with detailed packaging, labeling, and quality standards. The gowns are intended for use in major surgeries involving significant fluid and blood exposure, and must conform to relevant standards such as SANS 53795.

Technical Requirements

• Gowns must be sterile, individually double-packed, and packaged in peel packs clearly marked with contents, expiry date, manufacturing date, and manufacturer details.
• Material: Reinforced non-woven polypropylene with a minimum GSM of 54 for the body and 66 for sleeves, fluid-repellent, non-toxic, bacterial migration resistant, low linting, and low flammability.
• Design: Long sleeves with cuffs, reinforcement inside from chest to gown length, reinforcement inside from cuff to sleeve end, and gown length approximately ¾ of the leg (between ankle and mid-calf).
• Size specifications:
  • XL: 148cm x 165cm x 70cm x 8cm
  • XXL: 156cm x 180cm x 70cm x 80cm x 8cm
• Gowns must be blue in color, comply with SANS 53795, and be packaged to maintain sterility during drying, gowning, and gloving.
• Each case contains 50 units, with individual packaging and labeling.
• Additional items include two medical hand towels (white, 2-ply, virgin pulp, lint-free, high absorbency, 40 GSM).

Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of medical gown standards and sterilization protocols.
• Ability to ensure packaging and labeling conform to regulatory and hospital standards.
• Experience in supplying sterile medical garments and understanding of quality assurance processes.
• Compliance with technical specifications, including fabric GSM, fluid resistance, and standard dimensions.
• Ability to provide certification of sterility, fluid repellency, and material certification.