Objectives

The primary objective is to procure compliant, high-quality safety boots for maintenance personnel at RK Khan Hospital under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The procurement aims to safeguard workers in harsh operational environments while adhering to national public sector procurement legislation, occupational health and safety standards, and transformation policies.

Scope

This is a one-off supply contract for various quantities of black, ankle-type safety boots. Deliveries must be made directly to RK Khan Hospital. The quotation validity period is ninety days, and the contract covers sourcing, packaging, and timely delivery of boots meeting stringent technical and regulatory specifications. Only new, unused products are accepted, and expired stock will be rejected.

Technical Requirements

• Design & Materials: Ankle-type, black colour. Upper crafted from 1.9mm–2.1mm Barton Print leather with PU collar and tongue. Includes a 10mm EVA padded collar, padded bellows tongue, heel stiffener, four brass D-rings, and 110cm black braided nylon laces.
• Lining: Non-woven synthetic fibre vamp lining with breathable black or brown ferrable non-woven collar lining.
• Safety Features: Steel toe cap rated for 200-joule impact resistance. Integrated steel midsole for superior penetration protection against sharp objects.
• Performance Standards: Must withstand temperatures up to 95°C, feature SRA-rated slip resistance, and be anti-static.
• Compliance & Documentation: Products must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant SANS/SABS specifications. Bidders must submit a valid BBBEE certificate, a sworn affidavit or certificate bearing the SANS logo, and explicitly state the brand offered. A one-year manufacturer guarantee is mandatory. Items must be supplied in pairs per box.

Skills & Supplier Capability Requirements

As this is a goods supply tender, specific personnel skills are not mandated. Instead, suppliers must demonstrate:

• Proven capacity to source, manufacture, or distribute certified personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reliable logistics and distribution networks to meet strict delivery deadlines at the designated hospital site.
• Financial stability to execute the contract without disruption.
• Full compliance with South African public procurement frameworks, including active Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration, valid tax clearance verification via SARS PIN, and accurate completion of all statutory bidding forms.

Key Terms & Compliance Notes

SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure: Bidders must declare any familial, business, or employment relationships with any employee across the entire KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, not solely the procuring institution. Incorrect or omitted disclosures constitute a false declaration and result in immediate disqualification.

Preferential Procurement (80/20 System): Evaluation allocates eighty points for price competitiveness and twenty points for specific transformation goals. Full preference points are awarded to enterprises at least fifty-one percent owned by Black people. Documentary proof of ownership must be submitted alongside the bid.

Penalties & Termination: Delayed deliveries incur financial penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate per day of delay. The purchaser may terminate the contract for default, claim excess costs, or impose a restriction penalty prohibiting future public sector contracts for up to ten years in cases of fraud, corruption, or repeated non-performance.

CSD & SARS Validation: Bidders must maintain an active Central Suppliers Database profile and provide a valid SARS PIN. The institution will verify tax compliance electronically; failure to validate results in automatic disqualification.