Tender Summary: Supply and Deliver I-123 Sodium Iodide Capsule

Objective

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, through King Edward VIII Hospital, invites qualified suppliers to submit quotations for the supply and delivery of I-123 Sodium Iodide Capsules (5 mCi) to Victoria Mxenge Hospital. The tender aims to procure radiopharmaceutical capsules for thyroid imaging and profile scanning, supporting diagnostic services at the facility. This is a once-off contract with a 90‑day validity period.

Scope of Supply

• Item: I‑123 Sodium Iodide Capsule (5 mCi) – a radioactive tracer used for thyroid scans.
• Quantity: 18 capsules.
• Delivery destination: Victoria Mxenge Hospital (as specified in the tender documents).
• Contract type: Once-off supply, not a recurring service.
• Institution: King Edward VIII Hospital, Victoria Mxenge Hospital (the goods are required at Victoria Mxenge).

Technical Requirements

The encapsulated product must meet the following specification:

• Store at room temperature.
• Provide a SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority) compliance certificate.
• Active ingredient: Sodium iodide (NaI‑123).
• Activity per capsule: not less than 5 mCi upon delivery.
• Product must be new, unused, and comply with the General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
• All goods must have a minimum remaining shelf life of six months (no expired products accepted).
• Used/second-hand products will be rejected.

Skills & Administrative Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the following (as per the standard quotation documents):

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) – Bidders must be registered on the CSD; failure to register or failed verification will disqualify the bidder.
• Tax compliance – A valid SARS PIN and tax clearance certificate (or CSD validation) are required.
• VAT – Price must include VAT if the bidder is a VAT vendor; non‑VAT vendors must not charge VAT.
• Disclosure of Interest (SBD 4) – Bidders must accurately declare any relationship with state employees, including close family members of the KZN Department of Health. Falsified declarations result in disqualification.
• Preference points (SBD 6.1) – Completion of the preference points claim form is required to claim points for the specific goal (South African owned enterprises – 20 points). Proof (CIPC certificate) is needed.
• Formal completion – Official quotation forms must be completed in full with original signatures; no retyping allowed.
• Pricing – Firm prices, valid for 90 days; delivery costs must be included.
• Delivery performance – Contractors with default history may be disqualified (Stage 2 evaluation).

Evaluation & Compliance

Quotations are evaluated in four peremptory stages:

1. Stage 1 – Administrative: Submission of all required documents (price page, disclosure, GCC, SCC, preference form, CSD report).
2. Stage 2 – Capacity to deliver: The bidder must demonstrate ability and no history of prior default.
3. Stage 3 – Specification compliance: The offered product must meet the technical specification (as detailed above).
4. Stage 4 – Price & preference: Using the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points) with points for promotion of South African‑owned enterprises.

Unusual / Complicated Terms Explained

• I‑123 Sodium Iodide Capsule – This is a radiopharmaceutical agent containing iodine‑123, used to image the thyroid gland and perform thyroid profile scans. It is administered orally, and the radioisotope is taken up by the thyroid to assess function and detect abnormalities.
• SAHPRA – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. Their compliance certificate proves the product manufacturers have regulatory approval for usage in South Africa.
• 5 mCi – A unit of radioactivity (millicurie). The capsule must deliver at least 5 mCi of activity at the time of delivery, ensuring proper imaging quality.

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