Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a reliable supply of sterile, antibacterial surgical sutures to support clinical wound closure procedures at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital. The tender seeks to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, timely delivery, and optimal value for money while advancing socio-economic transformation through preferential procurement policies.

Scope

The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of fifty (50) boxes of Vicryl Plus CT VIO 90cm M4 antibacterial sutures to the designated hospital facility. The contract includes all logistics, secure packaging, insurance, and incidental services necessary for safe transit and handover. Suppliers must guarantee that delivered products remain valid for a minimum of six months post-delivery, comply with all general and special contractual conditions, and adhere to a strict evaluation framework that balances price competitiveness with mandatory regulatory and financial compliance checks.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specifications: Single-use, sterile-packed polyglactin sutures featuring a broad-spectrum antibacterial coating. Each unit must measure 90cm in length with a 40mm needle size.
• Regulatory Compliance: Bidders must possess a valid licence issued by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) authorising the manufacture, wholesale, or distribution of medical devices.
• Quality Standards: Goods must conform to applicable SABS/SANS standards and the detailed specification annexure. Expired, used, or second-hand products are strictly prohibited.
• Documentation & Verification: Submission of updated CIPC registration documents, B-BBEE status verification or sworn affidavit, Central Supplier Database (CSD) compliance report, and proof of prior delivery experience or financial capability (minimum 40% of the quoted value). Samples may be requested for technical evaluation.
• Contractual & Delivery Terms: Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT and all delivery costs. A warranty period of twelve to eighteen months applies. Delayed deliveries incur penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate. Performance security may be required post-award.

Skills Requirements

This tender relates exclusively to the supply of manufactured medical goods and does not involve installation, maintenance, or specialised labour. Consequently, no specific professional skills, certifications, or technical expertise are mandated. Successful performance relies on supply chain reliability, logistical capacity, regulatory adherence, and financial stability rather than hands-on technical execution.

Explanation of Key Terms

• SAHPRA Licence: A mandatory regulatory approval issued by South Africa’s national health authority, confirming that the supplier is legally permitted to handle, distribute, or manufacture medical devices within the country.
• 80/20 Preference System: A public procurement scoring model where eighty percent of evaluation points are awarded based on competitive pricing, and twenty percent are allocated for specific socio-economic goals, primarily promoting South African-owned enterprises.
• CSD Registration: A centralised national database managed by National Treasury that verifies a supplier’s tax clearance, company registration, banking details, and legal standing before any public sector contract can be awarded.