Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure the supply of waste collectors for a period of six months to support waste management activities at RK Khan Hospital. The tender aims to ensure the provision of adequately trained staff and necessary equipment to handle healthcare waste safely and efficiently, complying with health and safety standards.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of waste collectors (staff) for healthcare waste handling at RK Khan Hospital and one staff member at Clairwood Hospital (subject to change).
• Supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, safety shoes, and overalls.
• Collection and transportation of healthcare risk waste and general waste from designated areas to central storage or skips.
• Adherence to specified working hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Provision of staff uniforms with company logos and identification.
• Compliance with infection prevention and control standards, including proper waste sealing, labeling, and storage.
• Reporting non-compliance, incidents, and extraordinary waste items.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Staffing of 7 waste handlers at RK Khan Hospital, working from 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Friday, and 4 staff from 07:30 to 11:00 on weekends and public holidays.
• Provision of PPE including puncture-proof gloves, masks (weekly supply), safety shoes, heavy-duty overalls, and identification badges.
• Proper sealing, labeling, and safe transportation of healthcare risk waste.
• Maintenance of cleanliness in waste storage areas and adherence to IPC standards.
• Regular reporting on waste management activities, stock levels, and incidents.
• Provision for staff replacement and adherence to contractual and safety standards.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required for bidders include:

• Experience in healthcare waste management and handling services, with a minimum of three years for supervisory staff.
• Qualified personnel with relevant training in waste handling, infection control, and safety protocols.
• Ability to prepare and implement a detailed project roll-out plan covering inception, launch, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated capacity to finance and sustain the service, including payment of staff salaries and operational costs.
• Compliance with all legal, safety, and environmental regulations, including valid BBBEE certificates, insurance, and health and safety certificates.
• Proven track record of providing similar waste management services in healthcare settings.