Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply surgical and medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including items such as headgear, goggles, scrub suits, overshoes, coveralls, masks, gloves, and other related PPE, to St Francis Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. The goal is to ensure the availability of quality PPE to support infection control and safety measures within the healthcare facility.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of various PPE items as specified in the tender, including:

• Head gear (balaclava hooded)
• Goggles and protective eyewear
• Scrub suits in multiple sizes
• Overshoes (knee length)
• Fluid-resistant disposable gowns and coveralls
• Disposable masks (e.g., N95 duckbill masks)
• Disposable gloves
• Protective hoods and full-body coveralls
• Additional PPE such as face shields, boot covers, and safety goggles

The delivery is a once-off procurement with a validity period of 90 days from the date of advertisement.

Technical Requirements

The PPE items must meet the following technical specifications:

• Comply with SABS standards or equivalent quality standards
• Made from appropriate, durable, and breathable materials (e.g., non-woven polypropylene, PC for goggles)
• Items such as masks and gowns must be fluid-resistant and disposable
• Size options must be available for items like scrub suits and gowns
• Packaging must be suitable for safe transit and storage
• All items must be new, unused, and of the latest models or designs
• Items must be supplied with relevant documentation and labels indicating standards and compliance

Skills and Competency Requirements

Suppliers must demonstrate:

• Experience in supplying medical PPE to healthcare institutions
• Knowledge of relevant standards and quality assurance processes
• Ability to meet delivery deadlines and quantity requirements
• Capacity to provide technical support and after-sales service if required
• Compliance with procurement policies, including disclosure of interests and tax compliance
• Provision of valid certifications, such as B-BBEE status, CSD registration, and VAT registration (if applicable)