Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure two specialized medical waste segregation units for immediate use in the operating theatre environment at McCord Provincial Eye Hospital.

Scope

This is a one-off supply contract covering the delivery of two "Kickabout" units to the designated provincial hospital. The quotation remains valid for ninety days, and successful bidders must bear all transportation and handling costs to deliver the goods to the specified destination. The procurement operates under South African public sector supply chain management frameworks, incorporating preferential procurement policies that prioritize historically disadvantaged and South African-owned enterprises. Late submissions, expired products, or second-hand items will be automatically disqualified.

Technical Requirements

• Product Configuration: Bucket-type waste container with no lid, designed for theatre use.
• Material: Stainless steel or mild steel with an epoxy finish.
• Dimensions: Height 240 mm × Length 300 mm × Width 300 mm.
• Mobility & Features: Mounted on three 50 mm swivel castors; includes a single ring to secure the bucket.
• Quality & Compliance: Must be durable, solid, and meet applicable SABS/SANS standards. Products must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum remaining shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Documentation: Bidders must submit a brochure with technical specifications by the closing date. Proof of SABS/SANS approval and a valid SAHPRA licence (for manufacturers/distributors of medical devices) are mandatory.

Skills & Supplier Requirements

As this is a goods supply tender, requirements focus on organizational capability and regulatory compliance rather than individual personnel skills. Bidders must demonstrate:

• Active registration and verification on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
• Tax compliance clearance through SARS.
• Valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Proven capacity to manufacture, source, or distribute compliant medical equipment within agreed delivery timelines.
• Ability to accurately complete all mandatory returnable documents, including disclosure declarations, preference point claims, and contract acceptance forms.

Key Terms & Clarifications

• Kickabout: A branded medical waste container widely used in surgical settings. The tender specifies a bucket-type variant on swivel castors, engineered for hygienic, hands-free waste segregation in high-traffic theatre environments.
• SAHPRA Licence: Mandatory authorization from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority required for any entity manufacturing, wholesaling, or distributing medical devices in South Africa.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard procurement evaluation model where 80 points are awarded for competitive pricing and 20 points for socio-economic goals, specifically promoting South African-owned enterprises.
• CSD Registration: The national government database for all suppliers; active verification is compulsory, and failure to register or pass verification results in automatic disqualification.