Supply of sterilising bags and autoclave indicators.
Department of Health
In plain English
The Western Cape Government is procuring sterilising bags, paper products, and autoclave indicators for hospitals over three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a compliant B-BBEE status.
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The Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness invites bids for the supply and delivery of sterilising bags, paper products, and autoclave indicators. This contract covers various hospitals and healthcare institutions across the Western Cape for a period of three years. Key deliverables include the provision of medical consumables such as pouches, wrappers, sterilisation tapes, test packs, and chemical indicators. Additionally, successful bidders must provide and maintain necessary equipment, such as heat sealers and incubators, at no extra cost to the institutions. The project aims to ensure consistent availability of essential sterilisation materials throughout the province. Bidders must provide pricing in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT and delivery costs, with options for fixed or rate-of-exchange adjusted pricing.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- 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 SAHPRA license for medical devices and IVDs
- ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device quality management
- Valid Manufacturer Supply Agreement or Distribution Letter
- Compliance with ISO 11607, ISO 11140, and SANS 1887 manufacturing standards
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mariam Kozain
Email: Mariam.Kozain@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-834-9026
How to apply: Submit a hard copy bid in a sealed envelope to the bid box at the Supply Chain Management Offices, M9 Building, Karl Bremer Hospital, Bellville. Additionally, include a soft copy of the bid and pricing schedule on a USB drive.
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