Provision of Optometric Services at Red Cross Hospital
Shanice October
In plain English
The tender is for the provisioning of optometric services and optometric consumables for three years at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is seeking a service provider for optometric services and the supply of consumables. The work will take place at the hospital premises in Rondebosch, Cape Town. The contract will run for a period of three years. Key deliverables include providing two clinical sessions per week, performing paediatric refractions, and supplying quality spectacles, contact lenses, and ocular prostheses. All items must be delivered within four weeks of an order and meet specific labeling and packaging standards. Bidders must be prepared to provide samples for clinical evaluation.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Current HPCSA membership as an optometrist
- Valid SAHPRA certificate for medical device manufacturing, distribution, or wholesaling
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Shanice October
Email: rxh.bidsdepartment@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number, description, closing date, and company name. These must be deposited into the bid box located at the Foyer, Administrative Building, Main Entrance, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Klipfontein Road, Rondebosch, 7700.
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