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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