Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a qualified supplier for the one-off provision of medical sampling lines required for respiratory monitoring at Manguzi Hospital. The procurement aims to maintain continuous clinical operations by delivering compliant, hygienic, and precisely engineered consumables that meet stringent healthcare and regulatory standards.

Scope

The scope covers the complete supply and delivery of one pack of disposable EtCO₂ sampling lines to Manguzi Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is once-off with a ninety-day validity period. The successful bidder is responsible for transporting the goods to the hospital's designated location, covering all freight, insurance, and handling costs. Delivery must align with the agreed schedule, and the institution reserves the right to reject expired, second-hand, or non-compliant items. Evaluation follows a four-stage process focusing on administrative compliance, delivery capacity, specification adherence, and price/preference scoring.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specifications: Disposable sidestream EtCO₂ sampling lines intended for capnography monitoring. Each unit must be packaged in sets of five.
• Connectors & Dimensions: Male-to-male luer lock fittings with a fixed length of 2.5 metres per line.
• Material & Design: Transparent tubing to enable visual inspection of fluid accumulation or obstructions. Single-use construction to prevent cross-contamination.
• Quality Standards: Goods must be brand new, unused, and comply with relevant South African national standards. A minimum shelf life of six months must remain upon delivery.
• Regulatory & Administrative Compliance: Bidders must possess a valid SAHPRA licence authorising the handling of medical devices, be registered on the National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD), maintain tax compliance, and submit fully completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms.

Skills Requirements

No specialised clinical, engineering, or installation skills are required for this procurement. The requirement is strictly logistical, focusing on the safe transport, storage, and timely delivery of a standard medical consumable. Suppliers must demonstrate competent supply chain management practices, including proper handling of temperature-sensitive or sterile medical packaging, accurate order fulfilment, and proven track records in public sector healthcare deliveries.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Luer Lock: A universally standardised threaded connector system used in medical tubing. It provides a secure, leak-proof attachment between devices, preventing accidental disconnection during critical patient monitoring procedures.
• EtCO₂ / Sidestream Capnography: A clinical monitoring technique that measures exhaled carbon dioxide levels. Sidestream systems draw a minimal gas sample through a thin tube to an external analyser, necessitating highly precise, chemically inert sampling lines to ensure accurate readings.
• SAHPRA Licence: Authorisation issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Body, legally permitting entities to import, manufacture, or distribute medical devices and pharmaceuticals within South Africa.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A government procurement scoring framework where eighty points are awarded for competitive pricing and twenty points for socio-economic transformation goals. This tender allocates the full twenty points exclusively to enterprises that are one hundred percent owned by Black African women.
• CSD Registration: The Central Suppliers Database managed by National Treasury. Mandatory registration enables automated verification of a supplier's tax status, company registration, and historical performance before public sector contracts can be awarded.