Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and deliver U-Zip Shape Body Bags in Large and Extra Large sizes to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, specifically for the Umzinyathi District. The goal includes promoting South African owned enterprises and ensuring the provision of quality, compliant body bags suitable for medical and mortuary use.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply, manufacture, and delivery of specified body bags made from recycled plastic, meeting detailed technical specifications. The body bags are to be supplied in bulk quantities (e.g., 25 bales of 25 units each), with specific sizes, materials, and quality standards. The delivery location is the designated health facilities within KwaZulu-Natal, with adherence to specified standards and specifications.

Technical Requirements

• Material: Recycled plastic with a minimum thickness of 180 microns, white in color, with black zippers and handles.
• Seam and welding: Heat bonded plastic panels to ensure waterproof joints.
• Fastener: Nylon zip (A5 CF) with two lockable sliders, black in color.
• Handles: Six extra-strong carry handles with tensile strength up to 200kg, box stitched with poly-cotton threads.
• Size: Large (approx. 2.2m x 1m) and Extra Large (specific dimensions as per specifications).
• Workmanship: Must comply with SANS 1270/2007 standards for workmanship.
• Make: All sewing in accordance with SABS 0101; heat welding per SABS specifications.
• Leak-proof design with zip sewn 15cm from edges, inside facing, U-shaped zip with two lockable sliders.
• Quantity: e.g., 25 bales of 25 units each, with packaging details specified.

Skills Requirements

• Manufacturing expertise in heat bonding and sewing of plastic materials according to SABS standards.
• Quality assurance skills to ensure waterproof, leak-proof, and durable body bags.
• Compliance knowledge with South African standards (SANS 1270/2007 and SABS 0101).
• Logistics and delivery skills to ensure timely and accurate delivery to designated health facilities.
• Ability to provide samples for evaluation and meet technical specifications as per the detailed requirements.