Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and professionally install high-performance window curtains and bed screens to enhance patient privacy, improve infection control, and maintain hygiene standards across designated wards and cubicle areas at King Dinuzulu Hospital.

Scope

The contract encompasses the supply and installation of thirty-five (35) window curtains and twenty-six (26) bed screens. The scope includes all necessary ancillary components such as hooks, tapes, and mounting hardware. Existing curtain rails are already installed by the institution; the successful bidder is responsible for measuring, delivering, fitting, and securing all units. The engagement is structured as a one-off contract with a quotation validity period of ninety days.

Technical Requirements

• Fabric Composition: Materials must be poly-cotton/nylon blends, specifically Hollywood 2000 grade (65% cotton, 35% polyester). Fabrics must be anti-static, water-repellent, anti-bacterial, non-iron, non-stain, fully washable, and single-lined.
• Color & Design: Window curtains must be dark grey; bed screen curtains must be light grey. Pediatric ward curtains require 100% cotton with child-friendly or toy-themed prints.
• Dimensions & Installation: Recommended height from the floor is approximately 30 cm, with a top clearance of 120 cm. Exact rail measurements must be verified during the mandatory site visit.
• Labeling: Each unit must feature a stitched label on the left-hand hem (back-to-back) clearly stating property ownership (KZN Health, King Dinuzulu Hospital) and care instructions.
• Warranty: A minimum twenty-four (24) month warranty covering defects in materials, workmanship, and installation is mandatory.
• Quality Standards: All items must be brand new, unused, and valid for at least six months upon delivery. Expired, refurbished, or second-hand goods will be automatically rejected.

Skills and Compliance Requirements

• Demonstrated Capacity: Proof of successfully supplying similar goods to any sphere of government, supported by verifiable past order records and delivery evidence.
• Administrative Compliance: Submission of updated CIPC registration documents, B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit, Central Supplier Database (CSD) compliance report, and valid tax clearance.
• Statutory Forms: Fully completed SBD 4 (Disclosure of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
• Safety & Installation Expertise: Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act during all delivery and installation activities, along with the technical ability to perform precise on-site measurements and secure fittings without damaging existing infrastructure.

Notable Terms and Conditions

Hollywood 2000 Specification: Refers to a standardized hospital-grade curtain fabric engineered for high durability, inherent flame retardancy, and repeated industrial laundering without fiber degradation or color fading.

Compulsory Site Briefing: Attendance at a mandatory on-site meeting is required to verify rail dimensions, assess installation conditions, and clarify quantity adjustments. Failure to attend results in automatic disqualification.

Sample Submission Requirement: The top three scoring bidders may be formally requested to submit physical samples for independent quality, color, and material verification prior to final contract award.

80/20 Preference Scoring Model: An evaluation framework allocating eighty points for price competitiveness and twenty points exclusively to enterprises that are majority South African-owned, verified through official CIPC ownership documentation.