Objectives

The primary objective is to procure high-quality surgical curved scissors to support routine clinical procedures at RK Khan Hospital. The tender aims to secure a reliable, cost-effective supply of durable medical instruments while adhering to provincial health procurement policies and preferential procurement regulations.

Scope

The procurement covers a one-off supply of ten (10) units of surgical curved scissors. Delivery must be made directly to RK Khan Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. The scope includes all logistics, handling, and delivery costs, which must be fully incorporated into the quoted price. The quotation validity period is set at ninety (90) days, and the contract will be executed as a single delivery event without recurring obligations.

Technical Requirements

• Dimensions: Approximately 14–17 cm in length, or clinically appropriate sizing for routine procedures.
• Material & Finish: High-grade stainless steel construction with a silver finish, engineered for corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
• Functionality: Must deliver smooth cutting action, feature secure finger rings, and maintain structural integrity through repeated clinical use.
• Sterilisation Compatibility: Instruments must be fully reusable, autoclavable, and suitable for standard cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation protocols.
• Compliance & Quality: Items must be brand-new, unused, and compliant with relevant South African National Standards (SANS/SABS). Products must retain a minimum shelf-life validity of six months upon delivery.
• Documentation: Submission of a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is mandatory. Physical samples must be delivered to the SCM Acquisition Office on or before the closing date for technical evaluation.
• Pricing: All quotes must reflect firm, fixed pricing inclusive of VAT (if applicable), with no allowances for exchange rate fluctuations or future price adjustments.

Skills Requirements

No specialised professional qualifications, clinical certifications, or technical trade skills are explicitly required. Suppliers must demonstrate standard commercial and logistical capability, including active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, valid SARS tax clearance status, and the operational capacity to source, package, and deliver medical-grade instruments within agreed timeframes. Basic supply chain management competence is sufficient to fulfil this goods-only contract.

Key Terms & Conditions (Unusual/Complicated Elements)

• Preferential Procurement (80/20 System): Evaluation allocates eighty (80) points for competitive pricing and twenty (20) points exclusively for companies that are at least fifty-one percent (51%) black-owned. This weighting heavily influences the final award decision and requires documented proof of ownership structure.
• Declaration of Interest (SBD 4): Bidders must disclose any personal, familial, or business relationships with any employee across the entire KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, not merely the procuring hospital. Undisclosed relationships constitute a false declaration, resulting in automatic disqualification and potential legal repercussions.
• Anti-Collusion & Cover-Quoting Prohibition: The department employs verification measures to detect multiple bids submitted by related entities. Identifying cover-quoting triggers immediate disqualification and may result in a restriction from all public sector contracts for up to ten years.
• Delay Penalties & Warranty Obligations: Late deliveries incur daily financial penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate until actual delivery. The supplier provides a twelve-month warranty from the delivery date against defects in design or workmanship, with all repair, replacement, and return shipping costs borne entirely by the supplier.