Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a reliable supplier for the one-off provision and delivery of specialized speech therapy and infant feeding consumables to Nkandla Hospital. The procurement supports clinical care for dysphagia patients and premature infants by supplying medically compliant equipment and accessories.

Scope

This is a single-delivery, once-off contract covering the supply and transport of three specific items to Nkandla Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal:

• One Laryngeal Mirror Kit
• Five Silicone Teats
• Five Teats for Premature Babies

The quotation remains valid for ninety days. Pricing must be firm and fully inclusive of all delivery, handling, and insurance costs to the designated hospital location. Expired, second-hand, or refurbished goods are strictly prohibited, and all supplied items must retain a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery.

Technical Requirements

All supplied goods must strictly adhere to the clinical specifications provided in the tender annexures:

• Laryngeal Mirror Kit: Must be constructed from medical-grade materials, featuring a hexagon, round, or textured octagon handle engineered for a stable clinical grip.
• Silicone Teats: Must feature an orthodontic design, measure between 125–150 ml, and be clear in colour.
• Teats for Premature Babies: Must be latex-based, non-orthodontic, measure between 125–150 ml, and be clear in colour.

Products must be new, unused, and conform to applicable South African quality and safety standards. The supplier is responsible for adequate packaging to prevent transit damage and must bear all transportation risks until delivery is confirmed. Goods are subject to post-delivery inspection and testing; non-compliant items will be rejected at the supplier's expense.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

As this is a goods-supply contract, professional clinical skills are not required. Instead, bidders must demonstrate administrative, financial, and regulatory compliance through mandatory documentation:

• Valid CIPC business registration certificate
• Active Central Suppliers Database (CSD) summary report with verified tax clearance status
• BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming compliance level
• SAHPRA certificate verifying that all medical devices and consumables are registered for clinical use in South Africa

Bidders must complete all statutory declaration forms, including conflict-of-interest disclosures and preference point claims. Evaluation follows a four-stage process: administrative compliance, delivery capacity, specification adherence, and price/preference scoring. Twenty preference points are allocated exclusively to enterprises that are one hundred percent owned by Black African women. Failure to submit compulsory documentation or prove specification compliance results in immediate disqualification.

Key Terms and Definitions

• SAHPRA Certificate: Documentation issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, confirming that medical devices and consumables meet national safety, efficacy, and quality standards for healthcare use.
• CSD Summary Report: An official verification document from the National Treasury's Central Suppliers Database, confirming a company's legal registration and tax compliance status for public sector procurement.
• BBBEE Certificate/Affidavit: Proof of compliance with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment legislation, a South African policy framework used to allocate preferential procurement points based on ownership demographics and enterprise classification.