Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply 750 units of reinforced surgical gowns for mortuaries at various facilities within the KwaZulu-Natal Province. The gowns are intended to provide protection against infection, ensuring safety and hygiene standards are maintained in mortuary environments.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Supply and delivery of reinforced surgical gowns in XXL size to three mortuaries: Richmond Mortuary, Pietermaritzburg Mortuary, and Howick Mortuary.
• Gowns must meet specified quality standards, including being disposable, latex-free, fluid/blood repellent, sterile, and individually double peel-packed.
• Delivery to the specified mortuary locations within the KwaZulu-Natal Province, with all items to be delivered to PMB Mortuary, 1 Devonshire Road, inside Fort Napier Hospital.
• Adherence to technical specifications and standards outlined in the procurement documentation.

Technical Requirements

The gowns must comply with the following specifications:

• Disposable surgical gowns, size XXL
• Fluid/blood repellent, latex-free, and sterile
• Wrap-around design with knitted cuffs
• Reinforced elbows and cuffs
• Individual double peel-packed
• Good quality standard as per the specification form

Additional requirements include:

• Units packaged as 40 per box
• No samples required unless specified
• Compliance with the detailed specifications and quality standards provided in Annexure A

Skills Requirements

While the tender primarily focuses on the supply of goods, bidders should demonstrate:

• Capability to meet technical specifications and quality standards
• Experience in supplying medical or surgical garments, preferably to healthcare facilities
• Ability to deliver within the specified contract period and to the designated locations
• Compliance with procurement procedures, including timely submission of quotations and adherence to delivery schedules