Objectives

The primary objective of this quotation is to procure a reliable supplier capable of delivering high-quality, non-sterile examination gloves to Bethesda Hospital. The procurement supports clinical safety, infection control, and operational continuity within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health by ensuring consistent access to protective equipment for healthcare personnel and patients.

Scope

• Procurement Item: Dermagrip High Risk Examination Gloves (Non-Sterile)
• Quantity: 400 boxes (100 pieces per box)
• Delivery Destination: Bethesda Hospital
• Contract Duration: Once-off supply and delivery
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from closing date

Technical Requirements

• Product Specifications: Gloves must be large size, powder-free, and classified as high-risk examination gloves.
• Performance & Purpose: Must provide extra-thick, heavy-duty barrier protection against dangerous substances, pathogens, and chemicals in high-stakes clinical environments.
• Condition & Quality: Items must be brand new, unused, and free from manufacturing defects. Expired or second-hand products are strictly prohibited.
• Shelf Life: All delivered goods must retain a minimum validity period of six months from the date of handover.
• Compliance: Goods must fully comply with the attached specification document and applicable South African National Standards (SANS/SABS) where relevant.
• Warranty: Supplier guarantees goods against defects in design, materials, or workmanship for twelve (12) months post-delivery or eighteen (18) months from shipment, whichever expires first.
• Pricing & Logistics: Prices must be firm, all-inclusive (VAT applicable if registered), and cover full transportation and delivery costs. Bidders must state a clear delivery timeframe.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical skills, professional licenses, or contractor qualifications are mandated for this quotation. As a direct supply contract, bidders are expected to demonstrate standard commercial and logistical capability, including financial viability, inventory management, and proven ability to execute timely deliveries. Compliance with mandatory administrative and regulatory frameworks (Central Suppliers Database registration and SARS tax clearance) serves as the baseline qualification.

Notable Terms and Conditions

• High-Risk Gloves: Refers to heavy-duty, extra-thick medical gloves engineered for enhanced protection in hazardous settings, offering superior resistance to chemicals, biological agents, and mechanical stress compared to standard examination gloves.
• Preferential Procurement (80/20 System): Evaluation uses an 80-point price allocation and 20-point socio-economic goal allocation. Full preference points are granted to enterprises at least 51% owned by Black Persons with Disabilities, requiring a valid medical certificate as proof.
• Mandatory Declarations: Bidders must submit completed SBD 4 (Disclosure of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). False declarations or missing documentation result in immediate disqualification.
• Penalties & Termination: Delayed delivery incurs daily penalties calculated at the prime interest rate. The purchaser may terminate the contract for default, impose public sector restriction penalties (up to ten years), or purchase substitute goods at the supplier’s expense.
• Dispute Resolution: Conflicts must first undergo mutual consultation, followed by formal mediation if unresolved within thirty days, with final adjudication in South African courts.