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Summary
The western cape department of health and wellness invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, demonstration, and commissioning of a digital mammography unit with tomosynthesis at george hospital. This tender is for suppliers of medical imaging equipment who can provide a complete, fully functional system including all necessary accessories, training, and warranty. Bidders must comply with strict mandatory requirements including sahpra licensing, csd registration, and b-bbee documentation.
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Provide a valid SAHPRA licence as a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler of medical devices; proof of application is not accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
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Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, demonstration, and commissioning of a digital mammography unit with tomosynthesis at George Hospital, Western Cape.
Issued by: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
Bid document includes: Introduction, bid conditions, special conditions of contract, specifications, pricing schedule, and mandatory forms (WCBD series).
Key abbreviations: CSD (Central Supplier Database), SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority), WCBD (Western Cape Bidding Document), WCGHW (Western Cape Government Health and Wellness).
Important Dates
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)
Bid Closing: Friday, 17 July 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Bid Validity: 120 calendar days from closing (expires 17 October 2026).
Queries Deadline: End of business, Wednesday, 08 July 2026.
Department Response to Queries: By end of business, Monday, 13 July 2026.
Contact Information
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)
Bidding Procedure Enquiries: Ms Nontando Mguqulwa, Directorate: Supply Chain Sourcing.
Submission Address: Department of Health Bid Box, main entrance of Western Cape Government Building (next to Cape High Court), 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town 8000.
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)
Submit a hard copy and a soft copy on USB. The hard copy supersedes the electronic copy if they differ.
Deposit bids in the sealed bid box marked 'Department of Health' at the main entrance of the Western Cape Government Building, 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town 8000. The box is open 24/7.
Deadline: 11:00 AM on Friday, 17 July 2026. Late submissions are disqualified.
Envelopes must be marked with the bidder’s name, address, bid number (WCGHCC0057/2026), and closing date.
Complete all bid documents in black ink or electronically, but all signatures must be original in black pen.
All documentation must be in English.
Joint Venture bids must include a notarized document of formation defining roles, duration, and authorized representatives.
Bids via telegram, telex, fax, or email are invalid.
Do not ask security personnel for bid box directions; contact Ms Nontando Mguqulwa (021 483 6202, [email protected]).
Email [email protected] when downloading the bid document, providing company name, contact person, phone, and email.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)
Scoring: 80:20 preferential points system (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE).
Only the B-BBEE status on the completed WCBD 6.1 form in the bid document is evaluated.
The Department may appoint a technical and clinical expert committee to evaluate unfamiliar equipment; their decision guides acceptance.
Non-compliant bidders are notified after the process concludes.
Technical Specifications
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Supply, delivery, installation, demonstration, and commissioning of a digital mammography unit with tomosynthesis at George Hospital.
System Requirements:
Latest technology, currently in production, and clinically tested.
Must include: C-arm stand (motorized isocentric rotation, vertical travel 65-150 cm, rotation range -180° to +180°), acquisition station with lead protection, QA kit.
3D Tomosynthesis capability with a range of at least ±15°.
Motorized and manual compression (3-20 kg force, displayed in kg/N).
Dual anode x-ray tube (tungsten mandatory), with at least three filters and focal spot sizes ≤0.1 mm and 0.3 mm.
Full-field digital detector (amorphous selenium, pixel size <85 μm).
DICOM and IHE compliance for PACS/RIS integration.
UPS included for ~45 minutes of exam completion during power failures.
Documentation: Submit descriptive literature, brochures, technical data sheets, and proof of performance for all components.
Installation: At the successful bidder’s expense, including testing, calibration, acceptance testing, and training prior to full payment.
Evidence: Provide a list of current South African users of the offered equipment and their configurations.
Site Visit: If the equipment is unfamiliar, the Department may require a demonstration or site visit (cost borne by the bidder).
Quality Management
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf
Equipment must be currently in production and clinically tested.
Provide evidence of performance against each specified parameter, supported by documentary proof (e.g., brochures, data sheets).
SAHPRA License: Valid license for import and sale of the unit is mandatory.
Quality Control: System must include QC test tools and a Radiographer QC test manual.
Training: Free QC training must be provided to users.
Documentation: All materials must be in English and professionally presented.
Pricing Schedule
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf
Pricing Schedule: Complete WCBD 3.1 for all items, including optional extras.
Firm Prices: Preferred. If subject to ROE variations, provide details (ROE determined on 7 July 2026).
Non-Firm Prices: Complete WCBD 3.2, detailing variable factors and escalation formulas. No adjustments in the first 3 months; quarterly thereafter.
Currency: All prices in ZAR, VAT inclusive.
Cost Breakdown: Provide a detailed breakdown for all items.
Evaluation: Pricing compliance is checked in Phase 1 of the evaluation.
Financial Requirements
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)
Pricing Format:
Quoted in ZAR, inclusive of all costs and VAT.
Firm prices preferred for the contract duration.
If prices are subject to Rate of Exchange (ROE) variations, provide details on WCBD 3.1 (ROE determined 10 days before closing: 7 July 2026).
Non-firm prices require completion of WCBD 3.2, detailing adjustment basis. No adjustments in the first 3 months; quarterly thereafter.
Imported Content: Maximum 85% of the bid price can be claimed as imported; 15% is deemed profit/overheads.
Payment Terms: Within 30 days of receipt of a valid, correct invoice via EFT. Successful bidders must provide banking details for LOGIS, BAS, or SYSPRO registration.
Cost Breakdown: Submit a detailed pricing schedule (WCBD 3.1) and cost breakdown for all items, including optional extras.
Compliance Requirements
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory Registrations and Certificates:
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Must be registered at bid closing. Tax compliance must be verifiable; if not, 7 working days are allowed to confirm compliance.
SAHPRA License: Valid license as a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler of medical devices. Proof of application is not accepted.
Manufacturer/Supply Agreement: Required if the bidder is not the manufacturer, confirming permission to offer the product and continued supply.
Hazardous Substances Act License: Certified copy must be submitted for applicable equipment.
B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Verification Certificate (SANAS-accredited) or Sworn Affidavit. Only the status on WCBD 6.1 is evaluated.
Occupational Health & Safety: Submit a completed OHS Act Section 37(2) Agreement (Annexure B). Failure may disqualify the bid.
Mandatory Documents: Complete WCBD 1, WCBD 3.1 (or 3.2), WCBD 4, WCBD 5, and WCBD 6.1. WCBD 2 (Tax Clearance) is held on CSD.
Joint Ventures: Submit a notarized formation document defining roles, duration, and authorized representatives.
Health & Safety
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf
OHS Agreement: Mandatory submission of the Department’s OHS Act Section 37(2) Agreement (Annexure B). Failure may disqualify the bid.
Compliance: All equipment must comply with statutory laws, SABS specifications, and safety/radiation codes of practice.
Electrical Requirements: Equipment must operate on 220V single phase or 380V three phase, 50Hz supply, with appropriate safety features.
Movable Equipment: Must have SABS-approved plugs and cabling.
Liability: Successful bidder is responsible for any damages during installation and alterations.
Environmental
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf
Environmental Conditions: Bidders must account for environmental factors (e.g., include air-conditioning in alteration costs if required).
UPS Requirement: Must include a UPS to allow completion of an exam (~45 minutes) during power failures.
Damage Liability: Successful bidder must repair any damages incurred during alterations and installation.
Contractual Terms
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf
Contract Form: Successful bidder must sign WCBD 7.1.
Prices: Quoted in ZAR, VAT inclusive. Firm prices are preferred; ROE variations allowed with documentation.
Payment: Within 30 days of valid invoice via EFT. Banking details must be provided for registration.
Penalties: Deductions apply for non-adherence to turnaround times or specifications.
Termination: Department may terminate for insolvency, fraud, poor performance (after 3 warnings), or other breaches. Breaching contractors may be listed as restricted suppliers.
Warranty: 12-month warranty on goods. Defects must be repaired or replaced at no cost. If the bidder fails to remedy defects, the Department may take action at the bidder’s expense.
Subcontracting: Only subcontractors listed in WCBD 6.1 are allowed. Prior written approval is required for changes. Bidder remains fully responsible for subcontractor performance.
Department Rights: May withdraw offers, amend the bid process, reject all bids, or cancel the bid before award.
Section
Source: WCGHCC0057-2026 Bid Document as at 19.06.2026.pdf
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
5Inferred operational need
Key abbreviations: CSD (Central Supplier Database), SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority), WCBD (Western Cape Bidding Document), WCGHW (Western Cape Government Health and Wellness).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
15Mandatory requirement
Must include: C-arm stand (motorized isocentric rotation, vertical travel 65-150 cm, rotation range -180° to +180°), acquisition station with lead protection, QA kit.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
30Mandatory requirement
Payment Terms: Within 30 days of receipt of a valid, correct invoice via EFT. Successful bidders must provide banking details for LOGIS, BAS, or SYSPRO registration.
Threshold: 30 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
32Inferred operational need
Provide a detailed pricing schedule in ZAR inclusive of all costs and VAT, with firm prices preferred; if subject to ROE variations, complete the relevant section in WCBD 3.1.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Mandatory requirement
Bid document includes: Introduction, bid conditions, special conditions of contract, specifications, pricing schedule, and mandatory forms (WCBD series).
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
41Inferred operational need
Submit a hard copy and a soft copy on USB by 11:00 AM on 17 July 2026; late submissions will not be accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
42Inferred operational need
Be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at the time of bid closing and ensure tax compliance status is verifiable.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
43Inferred operational need
Offer a digital mammography unit with tomosynthesis that meets the detailed technical specifications, including dual anode x-ray tube, full-field digital detector, and DICOM/IHE compliance.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
44Mandatory requirement
OHS Agreement: Mandatory submission of the Department’s OHS Act Section 37(2) Agreement (Annexure B). Failure may disqualify the bid.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
46Inferred operational need
Deposit bids in the sealed bid box marked 'Department of Health' at the main entrance of the Western Cape Government Building, 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town 8000. The box is open 24/7.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
56Mandatory requirement
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Must be registered at bid closing. Tax compliance must be verifiable; if not, 7 working days are allowed to confirm compliance.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
75Inferred operational need
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, demonstration, and commissioning of a digital mammography unit with tomosynthesis at George Hospital, Western Cape.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3665657.6 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
79Inferred operational need
Termination: Department may terminate for insolvency, fraud, poor performance (after 3 warnings), or other breaches. Breaching contractors may be listed as restricted suppliers.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
80Mandatory requirement
Warranty: 12-month warranty on goods. Defects must be repaired or replaced at no cost. If the bidder fails to remedy defects, the Department may take action at the bidder’s expense.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for AXIM NUCLEAR AND ONCOLOGY.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
81Mandatory requirement
Subcontracting: Only subcontractors listed in WCBD 6.1 are allowed. Prior written approval is required for changes. Bidder remains fully responsible for subcontractor performance.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.