Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and deliver a one-off supply of disposable neonatal oxygen saturation probes to Nkonjeni Hospital under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The goal is to enable continuous, accurate monitoring of blood oxygen levels and pulse rates in newborn infants using safe, single-use medical monitoring devices.

Scope

The contract covers the supply of ten boxes of disposable neonate oxygen saturation probes. This is a once-off delivery agreement with a quotation validity period of ninety days. All goods must be transported and delivered directly to Nkonjeni Hospital, with all delivery costs fully incorporated into the quoted price. The procurement follows standard government quotation procedures for contracts valued up to R1,000,000 and is subject to national preferential procurement policies.

Technical Requirements

• Product Function: Disposable probes designed to continuously measure blood oxygen saturation and pulse in newborns.
• Patient Specification: Intended for neonates weighing less than three kilograms; must accommodate infant to adult measurement ranges.
• Physical Attributes: Probe length between 0.9 cm and 1 metre; constructed with adhesive material for secure skin attachment.
• Usage & Condition: Strictly single-use. Items must be brand new, unused, and free from manufacturing defects. Expired or second-hand products are strictly prohibited.
• Shelf Life: All supplied units must retain a minimum validity period of six months from the date of delivery.
• Compliance & Packaging: Goods must conform to the attached specification form. Suppliers must confirm compliance with relevant SANS/SABS standards where applicable. Packaging must be adequate to prevent damage or deterioration during transit.

Skills Requirements

No specialized clinical or engineering skills are mandated. Bidders must demonstrate administrative, logistical, and regulatory compliance capacity, including:

• Active registration and verification on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
• Tax compliance clearance with the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• Ability to submit valid BBBEE certificates or sworn affidavits to qualify for transformation preference points.
• Operational capability to issue compliant tax invoices containing all statutory particulars.
• Logistical capacity to meet strict delivery deadlines and manage a twelve-month warranty period covering defects in design, materials, or workmanship.

Key Terms & Conditions

80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation awards 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals. Full points are allocated to enterprises that are at least 51% owned by Black people.

SBD Declaration Forms: Bidders must complete Standard Bidding Document (SBD) 4 to disclose any personal or business relationships with Department of Health employees, and SBD 6.1 to formally claim preference points based on BBBEE status.

Performance Penalties: Failure to deliver within the agreed timeframe triggers daily financial penalties calculated using the current prime interest rate applied to the delayed portion of the contract value.

Warranty & Termination: A twelve-month warranty applies from delivery acceptance. The department reserves the right to terminate the contract for default, impose restriction penalties for fraudulent or collusive practices, or procure substitute goods at the supplier's expense if performance fails.