Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a reliable supplier for the one-off provision of a single, high-specification wheelie bin designed specifically for the safe collection and internal transport of healthcare risk waste at the designated community health centre.

Scope

• Item Quantity: One (1) unit.
• Contract Duration: Once-off supply and delivery.
• Delivery Requirement: Goods must be delivered to the specified health centre facility. All transportation and handling costs must be included in the quoted price.
• Quote Validity: Ninety (90) days from the closing date.
• Evaluation Framework: Eighty (80) points allocated to price, twenty (20) points allocated to specific socio-economic goals favouring enterprises in the Ethekwini District.

Technical Requirements

• Capacity & Dimensions: 1100-litre capacity; approximate dimensions of 1430mm (Length) x 1030mm (Width) x 1300mm (Height).
• Material Composition: Virgin, UV-stabilised High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) ensuring chemical and weather resistance. Must feature a built-in drain plug for sanitisation.
• Load & Weight Specifications: Maximum load capacity of 440 kg; empty weight between 50 kg and 65 kg.
• Mobility Features: Four 200mm solid rubber swivel wheels, reinforced side handles, and handgrips on three sides for smooth manual pushing and mechanical emptying.
• Quality & Compliance: Must meet high quality standards and comply with applicable SANS/SABS specifications. Items must be brand new, unused, and possess a minimum shelf-life of six months upon delivery.
• Sample Submission: A physical sample is mandatory prior to final bulk delivery for verification against specifications.
• Warranty: Twelve (12) months from delivery acceptance or eighteen (18) months from shipment, whichever expires first.

Skills Requirements

No specialised technical, engineering, or professional skills are explicitly mandated. Bidders are expected to possess standard commercial and logistical capabilities sufficient to manufacture or source the specified goods, manage domestic delivery, provide pre-delivery samples, and maintain full compliance with statutory procurement and tax regulations.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Healthcare Risk Waste: Infectious medical waste generated by clinical facilities that carries a high probability of causing infection or injury. The container must be spill-proof, non-porous, and engineered for safe handling by staff and patients.
• Performance Security: A financial guarantee (typically a bank guarantee or certified cheque) that the awarded supplier must submit within thirty days of contract notification to ensure contractual fulfilment and protect the purchaser against default.
• Preferential Procurement (80/20 System): A government-mandated evaluation model where eighty points are awarded based on competitive pricing, and twenty points are reserved for specific socio-economic development goals, in this case prioritising businesses operating within the Ethekwini District.
• Declaration of Interest (SBD 4): A legally binding disclosure form requiring bidders to reveal any personal, familial, or business relationships with current public sector employees to prevent conflicts of interest and uphold supply chain integrity.
• Cover-Quoting Prohibition: A strict anti-fraud measure that bans bidders from submitting multiple quotations under different corporate entities to manipulate pricing outcomes or artificially increase win probabilities. Violation results in immediate disqualification and potential restriction from future public sector contracts.