Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and deliver a Laminating Machine Pro A3 and a Shredder Machine to Benedictine Hospital under the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal. The procurement aims to acquire reliable, standards-compliant office equipment suitable for administrative and operational needs.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply, delivery, and associated technical specifications of the following items:

• One Laminating Machine Pro 600 A3 suitable for larger tasks with specified features and dimensions.
• One Heavy Duty Paper Shredder capable of shredding up to 18 sheets of 20-pound bond paper, with security level P-4 cross-cut, and additional functionalities such as credit card and CD shredding.

The procurement covers the entire process from order placement, delivery to Benedictine Hospital, and compliance with technical and quality standards, including SABS approval.

Technical Requirements

General Technical Specifications

• Laminating Machine Pro 600 A3:
  • Suitable for large tasks with a laminating speed of 600 mm or less than 45 seconds.
  • Features include automatic shutdown, electronic thermal regulation, anti-clogging lever, hot and cold typology, and a 1-minute heating time for DIN A3 pages.
  • Dimensions: Height 116.8 mm, Width 526 mm, Weight 2,920 grams.
  • Quality standard: SABS approved.
  • Unit of measure: Each.
• Shredder Machine:
  • Heavy-duty shredder capable of shredding up to 18 sheets of 20-pound bond paper.
  • Security level: P-4 (cross-cut), with shred size approximately 6/32 by 15/32 inches.
  • Additional features include ultra-quiet operation (58 dB), durable cutter preventing paper jams, 7.9-gallon bin capacity, continuous operation for 60 minutes, auto thermal protection, and multiple control modes (Power, Forward, Reverse).
  • Certified ETL product with a 1-year warranty.

Compliance and Standards

• All equipment must conform to the specifications provided, including size, functionality, and safety standards.
• Products must be new, unused, and incorporate recent design and material improvements.
• Suppliers must provide proof of compliance, including SABS approval for the laminator.

Additional Technical Requirements

• Delivery must be timely and include all necessary documentation.
• Suppliers are required to provide technical support, installation, and training if specified.
• Pricing must be firm and inclusive of VAT where applicable.
• Suppliers must disclose any relationships with Department of Health employees or related conflicts of interest as part of the bidding process.