Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a reliable, compliant supplier for the one-off delivery of specialized neurovascular guidewires to support clinical interventions at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. The procurement aims to secure high-quality medical devices that meet stringent safety, performance, and regulatory standards while adhering to provincial preferential procurement policies.

Scope

• Procurement Type: Goods supply and delivery
• Item: Guidewire Straight Shapeable
• Quantity: 20 units
• Delivery Destination: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
• Contract Duration: One-off delivery
• Quotation Validity: 90 days
• Evaluation Structure: Five-stage process covering administrative compliance, delivery capacity, specification adherence, pricing/preference scoring, and sample verification for top-ranked bidders
• Preferential System: Eighty/Twenty (80/20) preference point model, allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to social development goals prioritising youth-owned enterprises

Technical Requirements

Bidders must supply sterile, clinically validated guidewires conforming to the following specifications:

• Dimensions: 0.014 inch diameter × 200 cm length with a 3 cm radiopaque tip
• Construction: Hybrid nitinol and stainless steel core; straight shapeable design with shape-retention capability
• Surface Treatment: Hydrophobic coating to minimise friction and enable smooth advancement through vasculature and microcatheters
• Performance Characteristics: Soft, atraumatic tip for vascular safety; optimised push/pull control and precise torque response
• Packaging: Sterile single-unit boxes containing a shaping mandrel, insertion tool, and torque device
• Clinical Application: Designed for accessing challenging distal anatomical territories during interventional procedures
• Regulatory Compliance: Mandatory valid licence from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) authorising the manufacturer/importer/distributor to handle medical devices
• Shelf Life: Delivered products must retain a minimum of six months validity upon receipt

Term Explanation: SAHPRA licensing ensures all imported or manufactured medical devices undergo rigorous national assessment for safety, efficacy, and quality before clinical deployment.

Skills Requirements

This tender is strictly a supply contract and does not require clinical, surgical, or specialised technical labour. Bidders must instead demonstrate:

• Established logistics and supply chain management capabilities to guarantee timely, undamaged delivery to the designated hospital facility
• Ability to maintain appropriate storage and handling conditions to preserve product sterility and integrity
• Proficiency in public sector procurement compliance, including active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax clearance validation, and accurate completion of standard bidding documentation
• Operational readiness to provide physical product samples for clinical evaluation if selected among the highest-scoring candidates

Term Explanation: The Central Supplier Database (CSD) is the official national registry for all entities seeking to trade with South African government departments. Active registration and verified compliance are mandatory prerequisites for bid consideration.