Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure medical-grade above-knee compression stockings for patient care at Harry Gwala Regional Hospital. The procurement aims to secure reliable, compliant supplies that alleviate conditions such as leg swelling, varicose veins, post-surgical recovery needs, fatigue, and pregnancy-related discomfort.

Scope

The contract covers the supply of 300 pairs each of Medium, Large, and Extra Large seamless spandex knit stockings. Deliveries must be made directly to Harry Gwala Regional Hospital. The quotation validity period is ninety days, and all delivery costs must be included in the submitted price. The scope is limited to goods supply, with standard warranty and replacement obligations applicable upon delivery.

Technical Requirements

• Compression Level: 70 den for firm therapeutic support
• Design: Thigh-high, open-toe construction
• Material: Seamless spandex knit fabric
• Packaging: One pair per box, individually sealed in plastic to prevent damage or contamination
• Colour: Tan
• Quality Standard: Sapha
• Condition: New, unused products with a minimum shelf life of six months from the delivery date
• Verification: Top-scoring bidders may be required to submit physical samples for compliance testing before final contract award

Skills & Compliance Requirements

• Valid registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with verified status
• Current tax compliance clearance or SARS PIN validation
• Active licence issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) permitting manufacture, wholesale, or distribution of medical devices
• Completion of all prescribed official quotation forms without alteration, retyping, or use of correcting fluid
• Submission of a sworn affidavit or BBBEE certificate to claim preference points for enterprises that are at least fifty-one percent Black-owned
• Firm, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees or exchange rate variations
• Strict prohibition against cover-quoting, expired stock, or second-hand goods

Key Terms & Clarifications

• 70 den compression: Denier measures the linear mass density of textile fibres. A 70 den rating indicates a thicker, firmer yarn that delivers consistent medical-grade compression suitable for venous support and post-operative care.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement scoring model where eighty points are awarded based on competitive pricing and twenty points are allocated for designated socio-economic goals, specifically Black economic empowerment ownership.
• Cover-quoting: An illegal procurement practice where multiple affiliated entities submit competing bids for the same contract to artificially influence pricing or guarantee success. Participation results in immediate disqualification and potential sector-wide blacklisting.
• Performance Security & Warranty: The successful supplier must furnish performance security within thirty days of contract award. All goods carry a twelve-month warranty from delivery acceptance, covering defects in material or workmanship under normal use.