Objectives

The primary objective of this quotation is to procure a reliable, compliant supplier for the one-off delivery of high-quality red plastic garbage bags to RK Khan Hospital, operating under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health.

Scope

• Goods: Red plastic garbage bags.
• Quantity: 70,000 units.
• Delivery Point: RK Khan Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Contract Duration: Once-off supply.
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from the closing date.

Technical Requirements

• Dimensions & Capacity: 910 mm × 760 mm, 90-litre capacity.
• Thickness: 100 microns.
• Material: Must be manufactured from recycled plastic.
• Quality Standards: Bags must feature reinforced seams and durable construction. Products must comply with applicable SANS/SABS standards and display a valid SANAS logo.
• Packaging: Supplied in packs of 100 units.
• Condition: Goods must be brand new, unused, and retain a minimum shelf-life validity of six months upon delivery. Second-hand or expired items are strictly rejected.

Skills & Qualification Requirements

No specialized technical or engineering skills are required. Bidders must demonstrate standard commercial supply capability and meet mandatory regulatory compliance criteria:

• Active registration and successful verification on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
• Valid tax compliance status via SARS, including provision of a SARS PIN if automated CSD validation fails.
• Submission of a valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) certificate and a sworn affidavit/certificate.
• Ability to compile firm, all-inclusive pricing covering transportation to the hospital site.

Notable Terms & Conditions

Preferential Procurement Framework: Evaluation applies an 80/20 scoring model. Eighty percent of points are awarded for competitive pricing, while twenty percent are allocated to transformation goals. Full points are granted to enterprises at least 51% owned by Black people.

Performance Penalties & Termination: Late deliveries incur daily financial penalties calculated at the prevailing prime interest rate. The purchaser may terminate the contract for default, non-compliance, or corrupt/fraudulent conduct, which may result in a ten-year exclusion from public sector procurement.

Note: While the tender title references a "Paper Shredding Machine," all item descriptions, quantities, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria consistently pertain to the supply of red garbage bags. Bidders must align their submissions with the detailed bag specifications provided.