Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and deliver 200 units of disposable adult bag-valve masks (Ambu bags) to RK Khan Hospital under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. These medical devices are intended for intensive care unit (ICU) use to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are unable to breathe adequately on their own.

Scope

This is a once-off supply contract covering the delivery of 200 adult-sized disposable resuscitation bags to the hospital's designated location. The scope includes all associated costs such as packaging, transportation, insurance, and delivery to the specified site. Quotations must remain valid for 90 days, and all delivered products must have a minimum remaining shelf life of six months from the date of handover. The procurement follows the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) using an 80/20 scoring model, where evaluation prioritizes competitive pricing while allocating points for transformation targets.

Technical Requirements

• Self-inflating bag design with rapid recoil capability
• Integrated non-rebreathing valve
• Pressure-limiting (pop-off) valve for patient safety
• Compatible oxygen reservoir and connecting tubing
• PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) valve compatibility
• Detachable dual-mask configuration
• Mandatory SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) certification or logo on the product
• Compliance with applicable SANS/SABS medical device standards
• Submission of a valid BBBEE certificate and sworn affidavit
• All goods must be new, unused, properly packaged for transit, and free from manufacturing defects. Expired or second-hand items will be automatically rejected.

Skills Requirements

No specialized clinical or engineering skills are explicitly mandated. However, bidders must demonstrate strong operational, administrative, and compliance capabilities, including:

• Proven capacity to source, store, and deliver regulated medical supplies within strict timeframes
• Proficiency in navigating South African public sector procurement processes, including active Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration and SARS tax compliance verification
• Ability to accurately complete and submit mandatory statutory forms (SBD 4, SBD 6.1) without altering official templates
• Financial and logistical readiness to absorb all delivery costs, provide performance security if required, and honor a 12-month warranty period
• Understanding of contractual penalty clauses related to delayed deliveries and termination provisions

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• SANAS Certification: Indicates that the product has been independently tested and accredited by South Africa’s national accreditation body, verifying compliance with rigorous quality, safety, and performance standards for medical equipment.
• PPPFA 80/20 Preference System: A government procurement scoring framework where 80 points are awarded based on the lowest acceptable price and 20 points are granted to enterprises that are at least 51% owned by Black South Africans, aligning procurement with national economic transformation goals.
• Central Suppliers Database (CSD): A National Treasury-maintained online registry where all entities must register to conduct business with the public sector. Active verification and tax compliance are mandatory; failure to maintain status results in automatic disqualification.