This tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of sterile, single-use medical male circumcision (mmc) packs to the limpopo department of health over a 36-month period. IT targets compliant suppliers capable of meeting strict technical, financial, and legal requirements, including tax compliance and preferential procurement goals.
Key Requirements
Submit bids by 16 July 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box at 18 College Street, Polokwane, using official forms only. Late or non-compliant submissions will be rejected. - Supply sterile, single-use MMC packs with 24 specified items, clear labeling (manufacturer, expiry, batch numbers), and a 3-year shelf life. Damaged packs must be replaced at no cost. - Provide tax compliance proof (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number). Consortia/joint ventures must submit separate compliance documents for each party. - Price bids using SBD 3.2 (non-firm prices), with 85% of the bid price subject to escalation via a prescribed formula. Offers must remain valid for 365 days. - Claim 20 preference points for 'Enterprise Located in Limpopo' by submitting proof of residence (e.g., lease agreement, utility bill). - State employees, their controlled entities, or tender defaulters are ineligible. Foreign suppliers must complete a residency and tax liability questionnaire. - Certify independence from competitors and officials; collusion or fraud may result in disqualification, penalties, or criminal investigation.
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The tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) packs over a 36-month period for the Limpopo Department of Health. The closing date is July 16, 2026, at 11:00 UTC. Bids must comply with South African procurement laws, tax regulations, and preferential procurement policies (80/20 or 90/10 system). Non-firm pricing with escalation clauses applies, and preference points are awarded for specific goals like local enterprise location in Limpopo.
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This is a 36-month contract for the supply and delivery of Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) Packs to the Limpopo Department of Health.
The packs are pre-assembled sterile kits containing all instruments and consumables required for a single male circumcision procedure.
The procurement supports the department's HIV prevention programs and aims to improve men's access to health services.
Scoring system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (80/20 preference point system).
Specific goal: 'Enterprise Located in Limpopo' (20 points). To claim, submit proof of residence (e.g., lease agreement, utility bill, tribal authority letter) in the name of the director or business entity.
Tax compliance: Submit SARS-issued Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN is available but registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide your CSD number.
Consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors: Each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Ineligibility: No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state.
Preferential procurement: To claim 20 preference points for 'Enterprise Located in Limpopo', submit proof of residence (lease agreement, utility bill, tribal authority letter) in the name of the director or business entity.
Foreign suppliers: Complete a questionnaire regarding RSA residency, branch presence, income source, and tax liability. If 'No' to all, a SARS TCS PIN is not required.
General: Bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).
Collusion: Bidders must certify that the bid is submitted independently, without collusion or prior arrangement with competitors or officials. Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission or National Prosecuting Authority.
The specific goal for preferential points is 'Enterprise Located in Limpopo' (20 points).
To claim these points, attach proof of residence (lease agreement, utility bill, tribal authority letter) in the name of the director or business entity.
The organ of state may verify claims at any time. Failure to substantiate may lead to disqualification or penalties.
Contractual Terms
Source: BID DOCUMENT MMC PACKS HEDP004 26 27.pdf
The contract is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any applicable Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).
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Definitions, Application, Standards.
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College Ave, Hospital Park, Polokwane, 0699, South Africa
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