# Summary: Supply and Deliver Ligature Wire 018 ## Tender Overview **Tender Reference:** ZNQ: KEV35826-27 (also referenced as ZNQ/KEV344/26-27) **Procuring Entity:** KwaZulu-Natal Province Health - Victoria Mxenge Hospital (Department of Health) **Closing Date:** 27/08/2026 at 11:00 AM **Contract Type:** Once-off supply contract --- ## Objectives The primary objective of this tender is to procure **Ligature Wire -018** for use in **intermaxillary fixation of fractured mandibles** at Victoria Mxenge Hospital. The procurement follows the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and associated regulations. --- ## Scope of Supply | Item | Quantity | Unit of Measure | |------|----------|-----------------| | Ligature Wire -018 | 60 | Rolls | --- ## Technical Specifications The ligature wire must meet the following mandatory specifications: 1. **Supplied in rolls** 2. **Rust-free wires** 3. **Easily stretched** 4. **Autoclovable** (sterilisable) **Quality Standard:** As per specification form (Annexure A) **Sample Required:** No --- ## Evaluation Criteria The tender will be evaluated in **four (4) stages**: ### Stage 1: Administrative & Compulsory Compliance Bidders must submit all mandatory documents including: - Official Price Page - Bidders Disclosure (SBD 4) - Clarity on Declaration of Interest (SBD 4a) - Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1) - Central Supplier Database (CSD) Compliance Report - Signed General and Special Conditions of Contract ### Stage 2: Capacity to Deliver - Bidders with a history of failing to deliver on previous orders without acceptable reasons will be disqualified. ### Stage 3: Specification Compliance - Bidders must confirm the product complies with the attached specification document. ### Stage 4: Price & Preference Points - **80/20 preference point system** applies (estimated value ≤ R50 million) - **Price:** Maximum 80 points - **Specific Goals:** Maximum 20 points **Specific Goal:** Full points allocated to promote South African owned enterprises. Proof required: CIPC Certificate showing directors/members (all enterprises with only South African directors/members claim 20 points). --- ## Key Requirements & Conditions - **Validity Period:** Quotations must remain valid for 90 days - **Firm Prices:** Only firm prices accepted; no price variations permitted - **VAT:** Prices must include VAT (if VAT vendor) - **Delivery:** All delivery costs must be included in quoted price - **Product Freshness:** Products must have minimum 6 months validity - **No Second-hand Goods:** Used/second-hand products not accepted - **CSD Registration:** Bidders must be registered on Central Suppliers Database - **Tax Compliance:** Valid tax clearance required --- ## Skills/Compliance Requirements While no specific technical skills are mandated, bidders must demonstrate: 1. **Registration** on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) 2. **Tax Compliance** with SARS (valid tax clearance) 3. **Capacity** to deliver the specified quantity within required timelines 4. **Integrity** - no conflicts of interest with KZN Department of Health employees (per SBD 4 disclosure requirements) 5. **Understanding** of government procurement regulations and conditions of contract --- ## Submission Requirements - Quotations must be submitted in sealed envelopes - Envelope must indicate: bidder name/address, quotation number, and closing date - Submit to: Tender Box, Admin Block, Victoria Mxenge Hospital, Sydney Road - Late quotations will not be considered --- ## Important Notes - The Department is not obligated to accept the lowest or any quotation - The Department reserves the right to negotiate with shortlisted bidders - Cover-quoting (collusive bidding) is an offence and will result in disqualification - Bidders must not retype official forms; photocopies with original signatures are acceptable