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Healthcare & Medical
Compliance for medical equipment, pharmaceutical, health services, and hospital-related tenders.
Compliance Roadmap
Mandatory laws and accreditations for healthcare & medical tenders.
1
NHA
Framework for the national health system, relevant for healthcare and medical tenders.
- Verify compliance with OHSC standards for healthcare service tenders
- Ensure medical products comply with SAHPRA registration requirements
- Check that health establishment is properly certified and licensed
2
PPPFA
Establishes the preferential procurement points system (80/20 and 90/10) to promote socio-economic transformation.
- Confirm correct preference points system (80/20 or 90/10) for the tender value
- Prepare valid B-BBEE affidavit or certificate from accredited verification agency
- Complete declaration of specific goals as required in bid documents
3
POPIA
Data protection legislation requiring compliance for any tender involving personal information processing.
- Register Information Officer with the Information Regulator
- Conduct a personal information impact assessment for tender requirements
- Implement security safeguards for personal data processing
4
B-BBEE Act
Promotes economic transformation by requiring B-BBEE compliance and status verification in procurement.
- Determine your B-BBEE status level through SANAS-accredited verification or sworn affidavit
- Register with the B-BBEE Commission if required
- Prepare valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit for each tender submission
Key Accreditations & Registrations
Essential certifications and registrations required for healthcare & medical tenders.
SAHPRA Registration (Medical Devices/Pharmaceuticals)
HPCSA Registration (Practitioners)
SANC Registration (Nurses)
OHSC Compliance (Health Establishments)
Common Compliance Pitfalls
Why bids in this sector usually fail and how to avoid these mistakes.
- Supplying medical devices without SAHPRA registration
- Expired or invalid professional registrations for healthcare staff
- Non-compliance with OHSC quality standards
- Inadequate cold chain management documentation for pharmaceuticals
Practical Guides & Articles
Expert-written guides for healthcare & medical compliance.