Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a reliable, one-off supply of thirty (30) curved Mayo surgical scissors to support clinical procedures within the Theatre department at Madadeni Hospital. The procurement aims to obtain high-quality, clinically compliant instruments that meet strict surgical standards while adhering to provincial preferential procurement policies and ensuring value for money.

Scope

This quotation covers the supply, transportation, and direct delivery of 30 curved Mayo scissors to the hospital's Theatre facility. The scope includes providing brand-new, unused instruments that remain valid for a minimum of six months upon delivery. The supplier is responsible for all delivery costs, which must be included in the quoted price. The contract includes a twelve-month warranty period following acceptance, requires sample provision upon written request, and mandates strict compliance with all technical specifications. Late submissions, expired products, or second-hand items will be rejected.

Technical Requirements

• Instrument Type: Mayo curved blade scissors designed for cutting thick tissues such as uterine, muscular, breast, and foot tissue.
• Material: Manufactured from stainless steel or titanium.
• Sterilisation & Reuse: Fully autoclavable and reusable.
• Dimensions & Design Features: 150mm (6 inches) length; must feature bullae, a smaller shank-to-blade ratio, semi-blunt tips, a rounded exterior edge, a right-angled interior edge, and ringed handles.
• Packaging & Condition: Supplied in unit packaging; must be new with a minimum six-month shelf life remaining upon delivery.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Supplier must hold a valid SAHPRA licence, be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD), and submit all mandatory returnable documents (SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CIPC registration, BBBEE affidavit/certificate, and tax clearance).
• Evaluation: Quotations are evaluated across four stages: administrative compliance, delivery capacity, specification compliance, and price/preference points. Non-compliance at any stage results in disqualification.

Skills Requirements

No specialised technical or clinical skills are explicitly required. However, bidders must demonstrate operational and administrative capacity to fulfil public sector supply contracts. This includes proven experience in delivering medical instruments to healthcare facilities (supported by past order and delivery documentation), robust logistics capability for timely delivery, and proficiency in completing mandatory compliance and preference claim forms. Familiarity with South African public procurement regulations, including the 80/20 preference point system and tax compliance validation processes, is essential.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Mayo Scissors Curved: A standard surgical instrument with a curved blade and blunt tip, specifically engineered to safely dissect and cut dense or fibrous tissue without damaging underlying anatomical structures.
• Autoclavable: Indicates the instrument can withstand repeated high-pressure steam sterilisation cycles without corrosion or structural degradation, ensuring compliance with hospital infection control protocols.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points are allocated to socio-economic goals, specifically favouring companies that are 100% owned by Black Africans.
• SAHPRA Licence: A regulatory permit issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, confirming that the medical device meets national safety, quality, and efficacy standards for clinical use.