Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and deliver certified medical oxygen flow meters and regulators to KwaMashu Community Health Centre to support emergency clinical response and patient care within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health.

Scope

This is a once-off supply contract covering the delivery of one (1) wall-mounted medical regulator/flow meter and four (4) dial-type oxygen flow meters with connecting tubes. The scope includes logistics to the designated facility, provision of manufacturer warranties, compliance with provincial supply chain regulations, and adherence to the 80/20 preferential procurement evaluation framework.

Technical Requirements

• Equipment must comply with SANS/SABS quality standards for medical gas applications.
• Wall-mounted units must feature integrated humidity control and robust construction suitable for clinical environments.
• Regulators must utilise bullnose or medical pin-index connectors to ensure safe cylinder attachment and accurate pressure regulation.
• Dial-type flow meters must include calibrated measuring dials and flexible delivery tubes.
• All items must be brand new, unused, and valid for a minimum of six months upon delivery. Expired or second-hand goods are strictly prohibited.
• Bidders must state clear delivery timelines and provide firm pricing valid for ninety days.
• Mandatory compliance with standard returnable documents, SARS tax clearance verification, and Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration is required.

Skills Requirements

The tender does not mandate specialised technical certifications or contractor qualifications. Success depends on the supplier’s logistical capacity to source, transport, and warrant compliant medical gas equipment. Bidders must demonstrate reliable delivery capabilities to the health centre, basic competency in handling sensitive medical devices, and the ability to honour warranty obligations. Installation or commissioning services are not explicitly required unless specifically requested during contract implementation.

Key Terms & Definitions

• Bullnose/Pin-Index Connectors: Standardised safety fittings that prevent incorrect attachment of oxygen regulators to medical gas cylinders, ensuring user safety.
• D/Tube (Dial-Type with Tube): A flow meter featuring a calibrated dial and attached flexible tubing for direct, controlled oxygen administration to patients.
• SBD Forms: Standard Bid Documents used in South African public procurement for disclosure of interest (SBD 4) and preference point claims (SBD 6.1).
• 80/20 Preference System: An evaluation method allocating 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals, such as procuring from enterprises located within the Ethekwini District.