Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and deliver chairs and desks that meet specified ergonomic, quality, and standardization requirements for Imbalenhle Community Health Centre. The procurement aims to ensure the provision of comfortable, durable, and compliant furniture to support health service delivery and staff needs.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of various furniture items including:

• High back chairs (swivel, leather, ergonomic)
• Desks with drawers (steel or oak wood)
• Filing cabinets (lockable, steel)
• Visitors chairs (medium density foam, steel frame)
• Pastoe single-seater chairs (blue, outdoor resistant)

All items must conform to specified standards, including ergonomic design, environmental sustainability, and quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SABS approval). Delivery is to be made to the specified health centre within the contractual period.

Technical Requirements

• Furniture must meet ergonomic standards, including adjustable features, support for human system interaction, and durability.
• Chairs should have adjustable headrests, lumbar support, swivel capability, and be made of environmentally sound, recyclable materials.
• Desks should be lockable, sturdy, and of specified dimensions (e.g., 1.2m length, 0.75m width, 1.5m height).
• All plastic components must be PVC-free and recyclable; metal parts should be of high quality and corrosion-resistant.
• Furniture must comply with SABS standards and be certified accordingly.
• Items should be delivered within 7-14 days after order placement.

Skills and Competency Requirements

Suppliers must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in supplying ergonomic and standard-compliant office and clinical furniture.
• Ability to provide ergonomic assessments and certification by approved ergonomists.
• Compliance with environmental standards, including recycling and hazardous substance restrictions.
• Capacity to deliver within the specified timeframe and to handle logistics for delivery to health facilities.
• Provision of warranty (minimum 5 years) and after-sales support.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, preference points system, and legal compliance in South Africa.