Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure raw materials, specifically potassium hydroxide pellets, for production purposes. The procurement aims to ensure the supply of high-quality chemicals that meet specified standards to support manufacturing processes.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Provision of 1 kg units of potassium hydroxide pellets.
• Compliance with detailed specifications outlined in the product requirements.
• Adherence to procurement procedures and supplier qualification processes.
• Evaluation based on price, preference, and compliance with technical and legal requirements.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the potassium hydroxide pellets are as follows:

• Product Code: CE1151
• Reference: British Pharmacopoeia 2015 Volume 2
• Chemical Formula: KOH
• Molecular Mass: 56.11 g/mol
• Content: 85.0 – 100.5%
• Appearance: White or almost white crystalline masses supplied as pellets, deliquescent, readily absorbing carbon dioxide
• Solubility: Very soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol (96%)
• Identification: 2 ml of solution reacts as per specifications
• Impurity Limits:
  • Carbonates: 2.0% max
  • Chlorides: 10 ppm max
  • Sulfates: 50 ppm max
  • Iron: 10 ppm max
  • Heavy metals: 20 ppm max
• Packaging: Airtight, non-metallic containers
• Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to be provided with the quotation.
• Supplier must be approved and provide relevant documentation prior to delivery.

Skills and Supplier Requirements

The tender specifies the following skills and requirements for suppliers:

• Registration and compliance with South African regulations, including a current CSD report (not older than 2 months).
• Completion of SBD1 for international companies and SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure form.
• Demonstrated ability to supply pharmaceutical-grade potassium hydroxide pellets meeting the specified standards.
• Provision of detailed product specifications, COA, and safety data sheets with the quotation.
• Adherence to procurement procedures via the OBP procurement portal.
• Compliance with BBBEE certification requirements to qualify for preference points.