Global Life Building - Bhisho - King Williams Town - 5605
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159553
Summary
The eastern cape department of health seeks a service provider to deliver competency-based training in spinal corrective bracing for 15 medical orthotists and prosthetists across its east london, port elizabeth, and mthatha centres. The training must be cpd-accredited, include practical competency certification, and be facilitated by hpcsa-registered professionals with at least two years of experience.
Key Requirements
Submit bids online via e-Tenders by 29 June 2026 at 11:00 (SAST) using official forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1).
Mandatory compliance: Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; foreign suppliers must provide proof of non-residency/tax exemption.
Training must be competency-based, CPD-accredited, and include a certificate of competence; facilitators must be HPCSA-registered with ≥2 years’ experience.
Minimum 5-day course for 15 delegates at East London/Frere Tertiary Hospital; training manuals and meal provisions (lunch) required.
Provisioning of service: specification for training of staff of the east london, port elizabeth and mthatha orthotic and prosthetic centres in spinal corrective bracing
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH) invites bids for the provision of competency-based training in spinal corrective bracing for 15 Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists (MOPs) across East London, Port Elizabeth, and Mthatha Orthotic and Prosthetic Centres. The training must be CPD-accredited, last 5 working days, and include practical competency certification. The bid closes on 29 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC, with submissions via e-tenders. Evaluation follows an 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals like HDI ownership, gender, disability, etc.).
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Closing date: 29 June 2026 at 11:00.
Offer validity period: 60 days from closing date.
Delivery period: 30 days after receipt of Purchase Order.
Submit online via the e-Tenders portal by the closing date and time (29 June 2026 at 11:00). Late bids will not be accepted.
Use the official forms provided (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and do not re-type them.
Required documents include: VAT registration number, Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
Foreign suppliers not meeting residency or tax liability criteria in South Africa are exempt from TCS PIN requirements but must provide proof if applicable.
Failure to submit required documentation or comply with submission rules may invalidate the bid.
The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
Price points calculated using formula: Ps = 80
(1 - (Pt - Pmin) / Pmin).
Specific goals points: HDI Race (4), HDI Women (4), HDI Disability (4), Youth (4), Military Veterans (2), Locally Based Entity (2). Proof required.
Evaluation stages:
Administrative Compliance: Submit all required signed documentation and CSD registration proof.
Mandatory Requirements (Non-negotiable): Training must be competency-based with certificate; course must be CPD accredited; complete SBD3.1 and SBD4.
Functionality Evaluation: Minimum 55/80 points required to proceed. Criteria include experience in corrective bracing training, qualified HPCSA-registered facilitators, adequate number of facilitators, competent administration personnel, and summarized training manual.
Price and Specific Goals: Awarded to highest point scorer.
Bidders must not be state employees, directors/shareholders of state-affiliated companies, or restricted suppliers. Must declare conflicts of interest via SBD4.
Must have experience in providing corrective bracing training (proof: letter of reference).
Must employ qualified facilitators with Health Science qualifications in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, registered with HPCSA (proof: CVs and registration certificates).
Facilitators must have at least 2 years’ experience in facilitation (proof: facilitator profiles).
Must have an adequate number of facilitators (minimum 2 recommended for full points).
Must have competent administration personnel with project management skills (minimum 2 recommended for full points).
Must submit a summarized training manual with relevant course content for evaluation.
Tax Compliance: Submit TCS PIN (via SARS e-Filing at www.sars.gov.za) or CSD number. Consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors must each submit separate TCS/CSD documentation.
No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members.
B-BBEE: Points awarded for Specific Goals (20 points total): HDI Race (4), HDI Women (4), HDI Disability (4), Youth (4), Military Veterans (2), Locally Based Entity (2). Proof required (e.g., CIPC certificate, ID copies, medical certificates, utility bills, Military Veterans letter).
CSD Registration: Mandatory for all bidders.
Professional Registration: Facilitators must be registered with HPCSA.
Disclosure: Complete SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) to declare conflicts of interest or state employment.
Foreign Suppliers: If not resident/liable for tax in RSA, TCS PIN not required but proof of foreign status must be submitted.
If bidder or any directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners are employed by the state.
If bidder or connected persons have relationships with procuring institution employees.
If bidder or connected persons have interests in other enterprises bidding for this contract.
Certification: Bidder must certify that all information is true and complete.
Collusion or fraudulent claims may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, damages, or criminal prosecution. Bids may be reported to the Competition Commission or National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) if suspicious.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Department of Health, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
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