Returnable form: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022). The form must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. Failure to complete and sign the form and to submit proof of claim for specific goals means preference points for specific goals will not be awarded.

Preference point system: 90/10 (estimated value exceeds R50 million). Maximum points: Price 90, Specific Goals 10. Specific goal: Historically Disadvantaged Individuals who had no franchise in national elections before the 1983 and 1993 Constitutions (10 points). Price points formula: Ps = 90 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin). Points scored rounded to 2 decimal places. Ties resolved per Regulation 8 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Specific goal points formula: PSSG = MPA × (PEO / 100), where MPA is maximum points allocated for the specific goal and PEO is percentage equity ownership by HDI. Tertiary institutions and public companies may not be awarded preference points. Trusts, consortia or joint ventures qualify based on percentage of contract value managed or executed by actively involved individuals. Purchaser may require substantiation of claims at any time.

provision of services, works or goods

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax compliance status (SARS tax pin). Equity ownership for specific goals must be held by persons actively involved in and exercising control over the enterprise. Sub-contracting details must be declared if applicable (percentage and sub-contractor name). Company details required: name, VAT registration number, company registration number, type of entity, principal business activities, classification, and years in business. Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

Definitions applicable to the bid: all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL); bid; comparative price; consortium or joint venture; contract; disability; EME (annual total revenue ≤ R5 million); firm price; functionality; non-firm prices; person; rand value; sub-contract; total revenue; trust; trustee; Youth (ages 14–35, age determined at bid closing date).

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have tax matters in order, evidenced by a valid SARS tax clearance certificate or tax pin. No contract will be concluded with any bidder whose tax matters are not in order. Compliance with the National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) is required for contracts subject to the NIP obligation. Bidders must not engage in corrupt or fraudulent practices, collusive bidding or restrictive practices as defined in the Competition Act. Foreign suppliers are responsible for all taxes, duties and levies imposed outside South Africa; local suppliers are responsible for all taxes, duties and licence fees incurred until delivery.

provisions

in the SCC shall prevail.

Table of clauses

1. Definitions
2. Application
3. General
4. Standards
5. Use of contract documents and information; inspection
6. Patent rights
7. Performance security
8. Inspections, tests and analysis
9. Packing
10. Delivery and documents
11. Insurance
12. Transportation
13. Incidental services

No specific requirements found

This annexure details the technical specifications for each item code under tender RT284-2027. It defines the product description, unit of measure, test report requirements, and number of samples required for visual screening across 15 categories of biopsy needles, blood collection needles, bloodletting lancets, bone marrow aspiration needles, bulb syringes, and epidural needle sets.

No eligibility criteria specified

Scope: Supply and delivery of hypodermic syringes, needles, bloodletting devices and related items to the state for 60 months.

Categories and key specifications:

• Biopsy Needle Co-axial (RT284-01-000 to RT284-01-015): Semi-automatic, co-axial introducer system, soft tissue, latex-free, sterile, single-use, echogenic markings on stylet tip and cannula, individually peel-packed. Sizes range 14G–20G, lengths 9–16 cm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needle FNA (RT284-02-000 to RT284-02-007): Fine needle aspiration system, soft tissue, latex-free, sterile, single-use, echogenic markings, individually peel-packed. Sizes 18G–25G, lengths 25–150 mm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needle Marker (RT284-03-000 to RT284-03-003): Breast tissue marker, latex-free, sterile, single-use, one-handed operation, spring-loaded, cm echogenic markings, manual firing mode, echogenic post-deployment, nitinol or platinum, individually peel-packed. Sizes 14–17G, 10–20 cm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needle Soft Tissue (RT284-04-000 to RT284-04-005): Semi-automatic system, latex-free, sterile, single-use, one-handed, spring-loaded, echogenic markings, programmable firing modes, individually peel-packed. Sizes 14G–18G, 90–150 mm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needle Soft Tissue Co-axial (RT284-05-000 to RT284-05-003): Semi-automatic with co-axial needle, latex-free, sterile, single-use, one-handed, spring-loaded, echogenic markings, programmable firing modes, needle and co-axial packed together. Sizes 14G–20G, 100 mm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needle Spring Loaded (RT284-06-000 to RT284-06-003): Soft tissue, latex-free, one-handed, spring-loaded, 10 mm markings, for use with spring-loaded biopsy gun/hand piece supplied on loan at no extra cost, individually peel-packed, max 10 needles per box. Sizes 14G–20G, 100–200 mm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needle Vacuum Assisted (RT284-07-000 to RT284-07-005): Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy, vacuum-powered with rotating cutting device, bladed tip, spring-loaded. Sizes 7G–12G, 9–13 cm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needles (RT284-08-000 to RT284-08-014): Semi-automatic, lightweight hub, specimen retaining notch (10–20 mm), sterile, single-use, individually peel-packed. Sizes 14G–22G, 80–160 mm.
• Biopsy Needles Mammography (RT284-09-000 to RT284-09-007): Semi-automatic mammography system, latex-free, sterile, single-use, one-handed, spring-loaded, echogenic markings, manual (delayed) firing mode, increment markings at 10 mm and 20 mm, individually peel-packed. Sizes 12G–16G, 100–200 mm. Compliance: latest SANS 1124-1.
• Biopsy Needles Punch (RT284-10-000 to RT284-10-013): Punch biopsy, latex and DEHP-free, sterile, single-use, stainless steel sharp cutting edge, individually peel-packed, max 10 per box. Diameters 2–8 mm, lengths 7 mm or 10–15 mm.
• Blood Collection Needles (RT284-11-000 to RT284-11-003): Multiple sample, thin wall, colour-coded (21G green, 22G black), screw-in thread for tube holder, latex-free elastic membrane on tube side, both sides capped, sterile. Pack: box of 100. Two variants with auto-retractable safety mechanism.
• Bloodletting Lancets (RT284-12-000 to RT284-12-002): Safety retractable point, independent device, sterile, single-use, outer package labelled sterile. Adult 21G (3–4 mm penetration), paediatric 25G (2.5–3 mm), neonatal 28G (1.8–2.3 mm). Pack: box of 100.
• Bone Marrow Aspiration Biopsy Needles (RT284-13-000 to RT284-13-011): Adjustable needle stop, sterile, single-use, individually peel-packed. Sizes 8G–18G, 75–100 mm.
• Bulb Syringe (RT284-14-000): 3-part irrigation, latex-free, non-pyrogenic, DEHP-free, rubber/plastic bulb, catheter tip, neck length 15 mm, capacity ≥50 ml, clear permanent graduations, sterile, single-use, individually peel-packed. Pack: box of 25.
• Epidural Needles Tuohy (RT284-15-000 to RT284-15-001): Paediatric Tuohy bevel, luer lock keyed stylet, graduated 1 cm markings, precision-fit stylet, bevel orientation marking, smooth inner bevel, ridged hub, solid grip flange. Set includes 20 ml loss-of-resistance syringe, 19G kink-resistant epidural catheter with atraumatic tip, multiple side orifices, 1 cm graduations (5–15 cm), double/triple/quadruple lines at 10/15/20 cm, radio-opaque tip, 20-micron flat filter with luer lock, secure connection device. Stainless steel needles, medical-grade plastic, pyrogen-free, latex-free, sterile, individually peel-packed. Sizes 16G, 90 mm and 120 mm.

Unit of measure: Each or Box (as specified per item).

Sample requirement: For every item, 1 or 2 samples packed in original packaging with brand name and product size indicated on the packaging must be submitted for visual screening. Items marked "Technical requirement" in the Test Reports column require test reports from an accredited institution.

All items must comply with the latest issue of SANS 1124-1 where specified. Products must be sterile, single-use, latex-free (and DEHP-free where stated). Packaging must be individual peel pouches (or boxes as specified) with brand name and product size indicated on original packaging. Spring-loaded biopsy gun/hand piece must be provided on loan at no extra cost for RT284-06 items.

E-Procurement response field reference guide explaining each field used when completing the electronic bid response for tender RT284-2027. Covers pricing, currency, delivery, specification conformance, and supplier identification fields.

E-Procurement response field definitions for completing the electronic bid response:

• Alternative Number: identifies original offer (0) or alternative offers (1, 2, etc.)
• Base Currency / Foreign Currency: foreign currency for imported portion not linked to SA Rand
• Brand Name/Catalogue Number or Make and Model: specific make and supplier catalogue number (e.g. Duracell : Dur001) or make and model (e.g. Ford Focus 1.4)
• Claim Frequency: months between price escalations after firm period (e.g. every 3 months after 12-month firm period)
• Claim Rate Percentage: percentage increase applied after firm period and each subsequent claim frequency
• Conforms with Specification: Yes/No indication of total conformance
• Conversion Factor: factor to calculate comparative price when offered UOM differs from requested UOM
• Conversion Factor Operator: divide or multiply operator for conversion factor
• Country of Origin / Country of Manufacture: origin country for imports or manufacturing country
• Foreign Currency / Foreign Exchange Rate: exchange rate to convert imported portion to SA Rand
• Price per unit: offered price for specific item delivered to specific State institution
• Delivery Period (Days): calendar days from order receipt to delivery
• Group Id: group name the item belongs to
• Import Percentage: percentage of item linked to foreign currency
• Minimum Order Quantity: minimum units to be ordered by a State Institution
• Monthly Delivery Rate (units): maximum units deliverable per month after delivery period
• Period for which price is firm: months from contract effective date
• Price List Indicator: indicates price based on a price list
• Service Plan as % of Price: service plan cost as percentage of delivered price when mandatory
• Supply Capacity (units): units supplier can supply over contract period within delivery and monthly rate limits
• Supplier Part Number: supplier catalogue number linking to State Item Number
• Quoted Currency: currency prescribed by buying organisation (always SA Rand for Contract Management)
• Quoted Exchange Rate: exchange rate for imported portion conversion (manual/ERs responses)
• Settlement Days: days allowed for payment to qualify for settlement discount
• Settlement Discount: percentage discount for payment within settlement days
• Source Point: origin point (distribution depot or factory)
• UOM Offered/Spec Deviation: offered unit of measure when different from required, or any other specification deviation

5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 The RT284-2027 bid is for the supply and delivery of hypodermic syringes, needles and

bloodletting devices and related items to the State for the period of sixty (60) months.

5.2 Technical specifications requirements

5.2.1 The detailed technical specification requirements are as per Annexure A for the supply and

delivery of hypodermic syringes, needles and bloodletting devices and related items to the

State for the period of sixty (60) months.

5.2.2 The bid consists of thirty-eight (38) categories with a total of three hundred and thirteen

(313) line items as per Table 2 below.

Table 2: Summary of Technical Specifications Categories

Categoty # Category Description No. of items

1 Biopsy Needle Co-Axial 16

2 Biopsy Needle FNA 8

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Categoty # Category Description No. of items

3 Biopsy Needle Maker 4

4 Biopsy Needle Soft Tissue 6

5 Biopsy Needle Soft Tissue Co-Axial 4

6 Biopsy Needle Spring Loaded 4

7 Biopsy Needle Vac Assisted 6

8 Biopsy Needle 15

9 Biopsy Needle Mammography 8

10 Biopsy Needle Punch 14

11 Blood Collection Needles 4

12 Bloodletting Lancets 3

13 Bone Marrow Aspiration Biopsy Needle 12

14 Bulb Syringe 1

15 Epidural Needles (Tuohy) 13

16 Epidural Needles (Caudal) 17

Epidural Needles (Crawford) Combined Spinal 17 2 Epidural Pack System

18 Hypodermic Needles 20

19 Hypodermic Syringes 2-Part 14

20 Hypodermic Syringes 3-Part 19

21 Insulated Echogenic Needle for Regional Anaesthesia 11

Insulated Echogenic Needle for Regional Anaesthesia

22 with Shaft of 360o Ultrasound visible with nerve 5

stimulator connector

Insulated Echogenic Needle for Regional Anaesthesia

23 with Shaft of 360o Ultrasound visible without nerve 4

stimulator connector

24 Insulin Syringes 12

25 Intravenous Cannula with introducer needle 14

26 Needle for non -palpable breast Lesion 8

27 Needle, fill universal with blunt tip 2

28 Needle Acupuncture 21

29 Safety Blood Collection Needles 2

Safety Blood Collection Needles - pre-attached to

30 2 device

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Categoty # Category Description No. of items

31 Spinal Needles Quicke Point 13

32 Spinal Needles Pencil Point 10

33 Syringes for Arterial Blood Collection 4

34 Tube Holder 1

35 Tuberculin Syringes 5

Vascular Access Echogenic Needle of 360o 36 5

ultrasound visible

37 BCG Syringe 2

38 Bloodletting Lancets (Group series) 2

Total 313

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Section b: conditions of bid

6. Part 1: evaluation criteria

6.1 The details of the evaluation phases are outlined below:

Table 3: Evaluation Criteria

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4

Administration and Technical

Mandatory Price and Specific Legislative Specification

Requirements Goals Requirements Requirements

Compliance with the Compliance with the Bids evaluated in

Compliance with

Administration technical terms of the 90/10

The closing date for receipt of all inquiries is 23 September 2026. The bid closing date and time are not explicitly stated in the provided text. Bidders must submit all required documents at the closing date and time of the bid. Samples must be submitted within at least two (2) weeks' notice from the National Treasury. Test reports must be submitted within one (1) month following the bid closing date.

General: National Treasury, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Directorate: Transversal Contracting, Private Bag x115, Pretoria, 0001. Physical address: 40 Church Square, Old Reserve Bank Building, Pretoria, 0002. Bid Enquiries: All inquiries should be in writing to [email protected]. Test report submissions: [email protected] or [email protected]. SABS contact: Lindelwa Mhlomi/Doreen Ntlhane/Barnard Molalatladi, Tel: (012) 428 6668 / 6630 / 6612, Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected].

Bids must be submitted online through the eTender Publication portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Manual or hardcopy bids are not acceptable. The Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) must be submitted in Microsoft Excel format as an unlocked electronic (soft copy) file, without password protection, locked cells, or altered formulas. Bidders must adhere to the sequential submission format as per the checklist in Table 1. Non-compliance with online bid submission will invalidate the bidder's response. Late bids received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

The bid is evaluated in four phases: Phase 1: Mandatory Requirements Evaluation (Pricing Schedule, SAHPRA Licence); Phase 2: Administration and Legislation Requirements Evaluation (SBD 1, Proof of Authority, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, TCD 13 and 13.1, CSD report, Tax Pin, CIPC registration, ID copies); Phase 3: Technical Specification Requirements Evaluation (Part A: compliance with item standards, ISO 13485, Third-Party Authorization Letter, sterility certificate; Part B: sample submission and test reports from SANAS-accredited institutions); Phase 4: Price and Specific Goals Evaluation using the 90/10 preference point system. Bids are evaluated on the 90/10 preference point system: bid price (max 90 points) and specific goals including historically disadvantaged individuals (max 10 points).

The bid is for the supply and delivery of hypodermic syringes, needles, bloodletting devices and related items. It consists of 38 categories with a total of 313 line items as per Annexure A. Detailed technical specifications are provided in Annexure A. Items must comply with the technical requirements on the pricing schedule (Annexure B) and the latest edition of applicable specifications and standards. Products with reasonable deviations may be considered if they provide better output and do not cause functional harm. Samples must match the exact brand and manufacturer specified in the pricing schedule. Sterility requirements apply where indicated, with packaging indicating sterility. Test reports from SANAS-accredited institutions are required for items where standards are indicated.

6.2.2.3 The pricing for this bid is required to be on a national level.

6.2.2.4 Failure to submit the Pricing Schedule will invalidate the bid.

6.2.2.5 All prices must be entered in the field provided in the Pricing Schedule supplied with the

bid document.

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6.2.2.6 All prices must be quoted in rands and rounded to two (2) decimal places.

6.2.2.7 The completed Pricing Schedule must be submitted in Microsoft Excel format as an

unlocked electronic (soft copy) file to enable verification, analysis, and contract

administration. Bidders shall not password-protect, lock, alter formulas, or otherwise

restrict access to the Pricing Schedule.

6.2.2.8 Pricing structures that do not comply with the requirements set out in this bid document,

including the prescribed pricing methodology, format, units of measure, and pricing

schedule requirements, may result in the bid being declared non-responsive and

disqualified from further evaluation

6.2.3 South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) Licence

6.2.3.1 Bidders must submit a Manufacturer's or distributor's or wholesaler's license in accordance

with the Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic regulations, as referred to in Section

22C(1)(b) of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. ).

6.2.3.2 The license for the manufacturing, importing, exporting, distribution and /or wholesaling of

medical devices and IVDs must be issued by the South African Regulatory Authority and be

valid at the closing date and time of bid.

6.2.3.3 Bidders must submit evidence of the approved medical device establishment license on or

before the closing date and time of the bid.

6.2.3.4 Failure to submit the SAHPRA Licence will invalidate the bid.

6.3 Phase 2: administration and legislation requirements evaluation

6.3.1 Bidders must submit the following documents below to comply with the policy to

guide uniformity in procurement reform processes.

6.3.1.1 SBD 1 – Invitation form to bid.

6.3.1.2 Proof of Authority –This is proof that the company representative has been given authority

by the company to sign bid documents on their behalf as required on SBD 1.

6.3.1.3 SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure

6.3.1.4 SBD 6.1 - Preference points claim form.

6.3.1.5 TCD 13 and 13.1 - Authorization Declaration - All bidders are required to complete the

“Authorisation Declaration” (TCD 13 and TCD 13.1) for all relevant goods or services in full,

sign it, and submit it together with the bid response. at the closing date and time of the bid

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invitation.

6.3.1.6 Central Supplier Database – Bidders are required to submit their Central Supplier

13. Quality assurance certificate - ISO 13485 No Yes
14. TCD 13.2 Authorization Letter of Undertaking Yes Yes

6.4.3 Quality Assurance Requirements

6.4.3.1 Bidders must submit at the closing date and time of bid, valid quality assurance certificates

ISO 13485 to confirm compliance for the items offered as per the pricing schedule. The

certificate holder must be the original product manufacturer.

6.4.3.2 Failure to submit the ISO 13485 certificate will invalidate the bid for the relevant item.

6.4.4 Third-Party Authorization Letter of Undertaking

6.4.4.1 Any bidder who is not an original manufacturer of the product must submit a valid Third-

Party Undertaking letter (template provided as TCBD 13.2) in full for all relevant goods . The

letter of undertaking from the manufacturer must include but not be limited to the following:

a) In terms of products: The letter must list the Item(s) number, item description, and

brand/model name offered by the third-party manufacturer.

b) The letter must be issued on the third-party service provider’s official letterhead and

must be dated and signed by an authorised representative.

c) The letter must not be older than the date of the bid advertisement.

d) The letter must include the third-party company name, contact person's name,

address and telephone number or email address. The designation or capacity of the

person signing the letter on behalf of the third party must also be clearly stated.

e) All information contained in the letter and any supporting documentation submitted

in support thereof must be provided in English.

6.4.4.2 Third-Party Authorization Letter of Undertaking must be from an Original Product

Manufacturer (OPM). In the case where the letter of undertaking is from an authorized

importer/distributor, proof from OPM authorizing the importer or distributor must also be

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submitted with the bid at the closing date and time of the bid, such proof must not be older

than the advertisement date of the bid.

6.4.4.3 Failure to indicate the relevant item numbers and brand name on the Third-Party

6.4.5.4 The certificate must confirm that the manufacturer’s sterilization facilities, including

physical buildings and equipment, comply with the prescribed requirements. This applies

to all South African and international facilities where non-sterile products are sterilized.

6.4.5.5 Failure to submit the required sterility certificate will render the bid non-compliant for the

relevant items. Sterility testing is performed under SABS standards, as required, by the

6.4.8.1 Where the item technical specification indicates a standard, responsive bidders

from Phase 3 Part A must submit samples for testing to a SANAS-accredited

institution (accredited to conduct testing for the relevant standard). Responsive

bidders from Phase 3 Part A must submit a test report from a SANAS-accredited

testing institution (accredited for the relevant standard).

6.4.8.2 Each test report must clearly indicate the relevant RT284-2027 item numbers to

ensure easy identification and linkage to the bid items.

6.4.8.3 The National Treasury will send a schedule indicating the date to responsive

bidders from Phase 3 Part A to submit a test report from a SANAS-accredited

testing institution. Bidders are hereby advised that a schedule for the submission

of test reports may be issued to bidders within a period of one (1) month following

the bid closing date.

6.4.8.4 The test reports must not be older than eighteen (18) months at the time of submission.

6.4.8.5 The test report must be submitted to [email protected]/

[email protected]. Failure to submit a test report issued by a

relevant item.

6.4.8.6 The procedures for sampling frame guidelines and testing for product compliance

may differ and should be obtained from the relevant testing institution before the

submission of samples. The cost of compliance testing will be for the account of

the prospective bidder.

6.4.8.7 Failure to submit a test report issued by a SANAS-accredited testing institution will

result in the disqualification of the relevant item.

6.4.8.8 Bidders must enquire at the SABS office countrywide for the relevant standards

specifications for SANS, SABS, ISO, and CKS. Obtaining any standards/specifications will

be the responsibility and for the account of the prospective bidder. To purchase standards,

obtain quotes, or enquire about the availability of e-standards, please contact Standards

information communicated to or provided to bidders during the bidding process is, or will

be, accurate, current, or complete. The National Treasury, and its officers, employees, and

advisors will not be liable concerning any information communicated which is not accurate,

current, or complete.

7.4.4 If a bidder finds or reasonably believes it has found any discrepancy, ambiguity, error, or

inconsistency in this bid or any other information provided by the National Treasury (other

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than minor clerical matters), the bidder must promptly notify the National Treasury in writing

of such discrepancy, ambiguity, error or inconsistency to allow the National Treasury to

consider what corrective action is necessary (if any).

7.4.5 Any actual discrepancy, ambiguity, error, or inconsistency in this bid or any other

information provided by the National Treasury will, if possible, be corrected and provided to

all bidders without attribution to the bidder who provided the written notice.

7.4.6 All communication between the bidder and the National Treasury TC office must be done in

writing as per the Contact Details below.

7.4.7 No representations made by or on behalf of the National Treasury about this bid will be

binding on the National Treasury unless that representation is expressly incorporated into

the contract ultimately entered between the National Treasury and the successful bidder(s).

7.4.8 All persons (including all bidders) obtaining or receiving this bid and any other information

in connection with this bid, or the tendering process must keep the contents of the bid and

other such information confidential and not disclose or use the information except as

required for developing a response to this bid.

7.5 Contact details

7.5.1 General: - National Treasury, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Directorate:

Transversal Contracting, Private Bag x115, Pretoria, 0001. Physical address: 40 Church

Square, Old Reserve Bank Building, Pretoria, 0002.

7.5.2 Bid Enquiries: - All inquiries should be in writing to [email protected].

The closing date for receipt of all inquiries is 23 September 2026. All inquiries beyond the

closing date will not be considered.

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8. Part 3: recommendation and appointment of bidders

8.1 Once the evaluation process is complete there will be a recommendation report by the Bid

Evaluation Committee (BEC) to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) which has the

authority to either support (approve) or not support (not approve) the recommendation/s

and appointment/s.

8.2 On approval of the recommendation/s and appointment/s, the successful bidder(s) will sign

an appointment letter, and the unsuccessful bidder(s) will be informed accordingly. The

following paragraphs will be applicable when the BEC makes the recommendation to the

i. Standard Bidding Documents (SBD’s)

ii. Transversal Contracting Documents (TCD’s)

iii. General Conditions of Contract (GCC)

iv. Annexure A – Technical Specification

v. Annexure B - Pricing Schedule

vi. Annexure C: Product discontinuation

Table 1: Bid Document Checklist and Returnable .......................................................................... 6

Table 2: Summary of Technical Specifications Categories .............................................................. 9

Table 3: Evaluation Criteria ......................................................................................................... 12

Table 4: Preference Point system ................................................................................................ 21

Table 5: Example of Cost Breakdown ........................................................................................... 24

Table 6: Participating Government Institutions ............................................................................ 32

Table 7: Contract Price Adjustment Formula................................................................................ 34

Table 8: Contract Price Adjustment Cost Components ................................................................ 35

Table 9: Applicable Indices/References ....................................................................................... 36

Table 10: Price Adjustment Period ............................................................................................... 37

Table 11: CPA Rate of Exchange .................................................................................................. 37

Table 12: Rate of Exchange Average Periods ................................................................................ 38

Table 13: Labelling details .......................................................................................................... 46

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Phase 4: price & specific goals evaluation

18. Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) Yes Yes

1 Table 1 is provided as guidance to assist bidders with documents that must be returned with the bid. The list is not exhaustive, and

it is the responsibility of the bidder to provide all required documents as per the provision of each clause in this bid

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Administration technical terms of the 90/10

mandatory

documents compliance preference system

requirements

requirements requirements

6.1.1 The State may conduct due diligence during any of the evaluation phases to confirm the

information submitted by the bidder and any misrepresentation by the bidder may disqualify

the bid thereof.

6.2 Phase 1: mandatory requirements evaluation

6.2.1 Bidders’ must submit all required documents indicated hereunder with the bid documents

at the closing date and time of the bid. During this phase bidders’ responses will be

evaluated against the mandatory requirements for compliance. Bidders who fail to comply

with all the mandatory criteria will be disqualified.

6.2.2 Pricing Schedule

6.2.2.1 The pricing schedule (see Annexure B) provided in this bid forms an integral part of the bid

document and bidders must ensure that it is completed in full without changing the

structure thereof.

6.2.2.2 Bidders are required to complete a mandatory Pricing Schedule Annexure B as a

response to how much the items offered will be charged. Failure to submit the

6.4.2 Compliant to Item Standards/Specifications Requirements

6.4.2.1 Items must comply with technical requirements on the pricing schedule (Annexure B) as

stated in the bid document of each item. Non-compliance to the technical specification

requirement will invalidate the items to which the compliance is not adhered.

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6.4.2.2 Where specific specifications and/ or standards are applicable for each item, the quality of

products shall not be less than the requirements of the latest edition of such specifications

and/or standards throughout the contract period.

6.4.2.3 The State may consider products that have a reasonable deviation from the technical

specification. This is subject to the deviation providing a better output and provided that the

deviation not causing functional harm to the target population and users that the product is

aimed at and that the functional output of the item's technical specification is achieved. This

will therefore be decided upon based on the expertise judgement provided for by the Bid

6.4.7.3 The submitted sample must match the exact brand and manufacturer specified in the

pricing schedule. Any samples that do not meet this requirement, including those from

different manufacturers or brands, will be disqualified.

6.4.7.4 Failure to submit the samples as required will invalidate the bid for the items for which

samples are not submitted.

6.4.7.5 Where applicable, the BEC may subject any of the samples required to applicable clinical

evaluations, applications, or tests at any State facility to verify compliance with the

technical specifications. In this case, this will be arranged with the bidder.

6.4.7.6 Sterility -

a) Where items are indicated on the specification that they are sterile, the Sterilization

processes used for medical devices shall comply with the requirements of the

relevant item standards.

b) For All products for which sterility is required, the packaging of the product to be

delivered and the sample to be submitted must indicate the sterility of the product.

c) All sterilized products shall be individually packed or in unit packages sterilizable by

the method(s) stated by the manufacturer.

6.4.7.7 Sample Submission –

a) The National Treasury will send a schedule indicating the date, time, place, and

venue to the responsive bidders from Phase 3 Part A to submit samples for

evaluation. Bidders are hereby notified that a schedule for the submission of

samples will only be issued to responsive bidders from Phase 3 Part on short notice

of at least two (2) weeks prior to the stipulated sample submission date. Bidders

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shall, therefore, ensure that they are adequately prepared and, in a position, to

submit the required samples within the prescribed timeframe.

b) It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the correct contact details are

provided in the bid document and to ensure that samples are submitted on time, at

the correct venue.

c) Where different sizes of the same item are called for against different item numbers,

samples of each size must be submitted.

d) All samples submitted must be a true representation of the product that will be

supplied during the contract period. Must be in the original pack and comply with

labelling requirements.

e) All samples must be in original packaging for sample evaluation. Samples that are

not in the original packaging will be disqualified.

f) The quantity of samples required for each item is indicated in Annexure A Technical

PSSG= Points scored for a specific goal

MPA = Maximum points allocated for a specific goal

PEO = Percentage of equity ownership by an HDI

6.5.2.5 Specific goals with Proof of equity ownership requirements and related matters

a) The specific goals contemplated in the paragraph above and are related to equity

ownership must be equated to the percentage of an enterprise or business owned by

individuals or, in respect of a company, the percentage of a company’s shares that

are owned by individuals, who are actively involved in the management of the

enterprise or business and exercise control over the enterprise, commensurate with

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their degree of ownership at the closing date of the tender.

b) If the percentage of ownership contemplated in the paragraph above changes after

the closing date of the tender, the tenderer must notify the Office and such tenderer

will not be eligible for any preference points.

c) Equity in private companies must be based on the percentage of equity ownership.

d) Preference points may not be awarded to public companies and tertiary institutions.

e) Equity claims for a Trust may only be allowed in respect of those persons who are

both trustees and beneficiaries and who are actively involved in the management of

the Trust.

f) Documentation to substantiate the validity of the credentials of the trustees

contemplated in the paragraph above must be submitted to the Office.

g) A consortium or Joint Venture may claim points for specific goals, based on the

percentage of the contract value managed or executed by individuals who are

actively involved in the management or exercise control of the respective parties of

the consortium or Joint Venture.

h) A tenderer who does not submit proof of ownership may not be disqualified from the

bidding process but will be allocated zero points for the relevant specific goals for

ownership.

6.5.2.6 Items Grouped as a Series

a) Items that have been grouped as a series as indicated in the pricing schedule, will be

allocated preference points for price using the total amount of the group series.

b) Bidders are required to offer prices for all units of measure specified in the series,

and for all items within a group series. Failure to give an offer for any of the items in a

group series may disqualify the bidder for all the items in the group series.

6.5.3 Applicable Taxes

a) All bid prices must be inclusive of all applicable taxes.

b) All bid prices must be inclusive of fifteen percent (15%) Value Added Tax.

c) Failure to comply with this condition may invalidate the bid.

6.5.4 Cost Breakdown

6.5.4.1 Bidders are requested to submit the cost breakdown of their pricing for each item offered

on the response fields allocated on the pricing schedule for each item offered. The cost

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breakdown submitted will be utilized during the price adjustment considerations.

6.5.4.2 Bidders should itemize the cost of each item into various components which are cost-

drivers. The cost needs to be broken down into direct and indirect costs. Each cost driver

should be assigned a percentage of the total cost.

6.5.4.3 Example:

Table 5: Example of Cost Breakdown

Cost-driver % Total Cost

Imported raw material 30%

Local raw material 20%

Labour 15%

Transport 30%

Other (Indicate) 5%

The total % of the item 100%

6.5.5 TCD 14 Historical Exchange Rates

6.5.5.1 In terms of cost price adjustment, bidders should make use of any relevant

currency for the items offered by calculating the average for the period 1 February

2026 to 30 June 2026 using the Reserve Bank published rates for the specific

currency. Bidders are to visit https://www.resbank.co.za/ to obtain the relevant

rates. Reference to TCD 14 on the procedure to download historical exchange rates

from the Reserve Bank website for instructions.

6.5.6 Responsive Bids

6.5.6.1 Bidders are required to submit responsive bids by completing all pricing and item

information on the provided pricing schedule (Annexure B) for the individual items and all

required forms. Non-submission of the pricing schedule (Annexure B ) will invalidate the bid

response.

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7. Part 2: additional bid requirements

7.1 Terms and conditions of bid

7.1.1 Counter Conditions

7.1.1.1 Bidders’ attention is drawn to the fact that amendments to any of the bid conditions or

setting of counter conditions by bidders may result in the invalidation of such bids.

7.1.1.2 The National Treasury reserves the right to change or supplement any information or to issue

any addendum to this bid before the closing date and time. The National Treasury and its

officers, employees, and advisors will not be liable in connection with either the exercise of

or failure to exercise this right.

7.1.1.3 If the National Treasury exercises its right to change or supplement information in terms of

the above clause, it may seek amended bid documents from all bidders.

7.1.2 Undesirable/improper2 practices during the bidding stage

7.1.2.1 Fronting

a) The National Treasury supports the spirit of broad-based black economic

empowerment and recognises that real empowerment can only be achieved through

individuals and businesses conducting themselves by the Constitution and in an

honest, fair, equitable, transparent, and legally compliant manner. Against this

background, the National Treasury does not support any form of fronting.

b) The National Treasury may, in its discretion, during or after the bid evaluation

processes, conduct or initiate the necessary inquiries/investigations to determine the

accuracy of the representation made in this bid document. Should any of the fronting

indicators as contained in the Guidelines on Complex Structures and Transactions

and Fronting, issued by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, be

established during such inquiry/investigation, the onus will be on the bidder to prove

that fronting does not exist.

c) Failure to do so by the bidder within fourteen (14) days from the date of notification by

the National Treasury may invalidate the bid/contract and may also result in the

restriction of the bidder from conducting business with the public sector for a period

not exceeding ten (10) years, in addition to any other remedies the National Treasury

2 means any conduct by a bidder, contractor, its directors, members, shareholders, employees, agents, subcontractors or any person

acting on its behalf that is unlawful, unethical or inconsistent with the principles of fairness, transparency, competitiveness,

accountability and integrity in public procurement, including but not limited to fraud, corruption, bribery, collusion, fronting, anticompetitive conduct, conflicts of interest, money laundering, forgery, submission of false or misleading information, bid-rigging,

abuse of the procurement process, or any other conduct that may prejudice the State or bring the public procurement system into

disrepute.

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may have against the bidder concerned.

d) If a bidder is suspected of fronting, the State reserves the right to report the matter to

the Competition Commission, and if found guilty of any fronting, the State may:

i) Disregard the bid from the bidder or cancel the contract in question.

ii) disregard the bid of the contractor for any future contracts; or

iii) Restrict the bidder (or contractor later) from doing business with the

e) The State reserves the right to disregard a bid from a bidder or a bidder whose director

has previously been disqualified from a public procurement process for fronting or

found guilty of fronting.

7.1.2.2 Collusive bidding or bid rigging

a) Collusive bidding refers to an illegal agreement or coordinated practice

among competing bidders to manipulate a tender or bidding process,

thereby restricting or eliminating genuine competition and ensuring that a

predetermined bidder —or a member of the collusive group —wins the

contract, often at inflated or non-competitive prices

b) If a bidder is suspected of collusive or bid rigging, the State reserves the right

to report the matter to the Competition Commission for further investigation.

c) The State reserves the right to disregard a bid from a bidder or bidder whose

director has previously been found guilty of collusive bidding or bid rigging.

7.1.2.3 Under-quoting

a) Underquoting refers to an instance where a bidder submits pricing that is

significantly lower than the market-related price of supplying goods and or

services with an intention of being the most preferred bidder.

b) If a bidder is suspected of underquoting and, upon an internal investigation,

it has been found that the bidder has engaged in a practice of under-quoting,

the State reserves the right to reject the entire bid or a bid on specific line

items.

7.1.2.4 Abuse of Price Adjustment Provision

a) Abuse of the price adjustment provision refers to the practice of submitting

an unrealistically low (in monetary terms) bid to secure a contract award and,

at the contract stage, improperly using the price adjustment provision to

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unjustifiably or excessively increase the contract price through unwarranted

rates or adjustments.

b) The State reserves the right to disregard a bid from a bidder who has

previously abused the price adjustment provision.

7.1.2.5 Other undesirable/improper practices.

a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this bid document, where the State has any

information, allegation or evidence suggesting that a bidder has engaged, or is

engaged, in any improper practice, whether in relation to this bid or any other

procurement undertaken by an organ of state, including but not limited to fraud,

corruption, collusive tendering, fronting, bribery, misrepresentation, submission of

false or fraudulent documents, conflicts of interest, anti-competitive conduct, or any

other conduct that may compromise the integrity of public procurement or bring the

public procurement system into disrepute, the State reserves the right to:

i) conduct such investigations as it deems necessary;

ii) Request the bidder to provide written representations or additional information;

iii) refer the matter to any competent authority or institution, including but not

limited to law enforcement agencies, the Competition Commission, the

8.4 Multiple Award

8.4.1 The State reserves the right to award the same item to more than one (1) bidder to address

item availability and compatibility. Benchmarking will be applied to ensure that pricing is

affordable, market-related, and aligned to end-user requirements. The maximum number

of bidders per item to be awarded will be at the discretion of BEC.

8.5 Negotiations

8.5.1 The State reserves the right to negotiate with the shortlisted bidders before or after the

award. The terms and conditions for negotiations will be communicated to the shortlisted

bidders before the invitation to negotiations. This phase is meant to ensure value for money

is achieved through the measure of quality that will assess the monetary cost of the items

or services against the quality and or benefits of that item or services.

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All bid prices must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including fifteen percent (15%) Value Added Tax. Prices must be quoted in rands and rounded to two (2) decimal places. Prices must be based on 'delivered to State facility', country-wide, inclusive of VAT. Bidders must submit a cost breakdown for each item, itemizing direct and indirect costs with percentages. For cost price adjustment, bidders should use the average exchange rate for the period 1 February 2026 to 30 June 2026 using Reserve Bank published rates. Conditional discounts will not be considered during evaluation. The State may conduct due diligence on market-related pricing reasonableness and may disqualify under-quoted or above-market offers.

Mandatory documents include: Pricing Schedule (Annexure B), SAHPRA Licence (Manufacturer's or distributor's or wholesaler's license for medical devices and IVDs), SBD 1, Proof of Authority, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, TCD 13 and 13.1 Authorization Declaration, Central Supplier Database report, Tax Pin issued by SARS, CIPC registration documents, and ID copies of directors/owners. Technical compliance requires ISO 13485 certificate from the original product manufacturer, Third-Party Authorization Letter of Undertaking (TCBD 13.2) if not the original manufacturer, sterility certificates (ISO 17665-1, ISO 11135, or ISO 11137) where applicable, and test reports from SANAS-accredited institutions. Samples must be submitted for visual screening evaluation. Failure to submit required documents may invalidate the bid.

employment.

means specific goals as contemplated in section 2(1)(d) of the Act which may

include contracting with persons, or categories of persons, historically

disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on the basis of race, gender and disability

Specific Goals

including the implementation of programmes of the Reconstruction and

Development Programme as published in Government Gazette No. 16085 dated

23 November 1994

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Document Name1 published bid returned by document is document? the bidder?

submitted

Phase 1: mandatory requirements evaluation

1. Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) Yes Yes

Document Name1 published bid returned by document is

document? the bidder? submitted

2.1 This bid and all contracts emanating therefrom will be subject to General Conditions of

Contract issued per Treasury Regulation 16A published in terms of the Public Finance

Management Act, 1999 (Act ) (PFMA) as well as the Preferential Procurement Policy

Framework Act 2000 (PPPFA) with its latest 2022 regulations.

2.2 The Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) are supplementary to that of the General

Conditions of Contract (GCC). However, where the Special Conditions of Contract conflict

with the General Conditions of Contract, the Special Conditions of Contract prevail.

2.3 This bid is subject to all applicable industry-related legislation, particularly the legislation

stated below:

2.3.1 Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act, No. (Amendment Act) read

together with a further Amendment Act, Medicines and Related Substances Act No. and its Regulations and Guidelines.

23 with Shaft of 360o Ultrasound visible without nerve 4

stimulator connector

24 Insulin Syringes 12

25 Intravenous Cannula with introducer needle 14

26 Needle for non -palpable breast Lesion 8

27 Needle, fill universal with blunt tip 2

28 Needle Acupuncture 21

29 Safety Blood Collection Needles 2

6.4.7.8 Manufacturers' Technical Specification-Brochures –Where required, bidders must

upload, together with the bid, an original manufacturer’s technical specification (brochure)

for all products offered, preferably in colour, with fully comprehensive product technical

information. The brochure must indicate the product name and description, make/model,

device images, and all information required to verify compliance with technical

specification requirements.

6.4.7.9 Product Labels and Pictures – Where applicable, bidders must upload labels and pictures

of products with the bid submission. No hard copies or USB submissions will be accepted.

6.4.7.10 Marking of samples to be submitted for Visual Screen Evaluation

a) Samples must be marked on the outside with the bid number, bid item number, and

the bidder’s name. This detail must appear on a label attached to each box.

b) Samples must be packed in an original packaging.

c) Failure to comply with this condition may invalidate the bid against the relevant item.

6.4.7.11 Collection of all samples –

a) If practical for samples to be collected, bidders will be informed of the date, time,

and place where samples may be collected. If samples have not been collected by

the bidder after the National Treasury has issued a request to bidders to collect the

samples, the samples will be disposed of at the discretion of the National Treasury.

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6.4.8 Submission of Test Report from a South African National Accreditation System (SANAS)

Contact person: Lindelwa Mhlomi/Doreen Ntlhane/ Barnard Molalatladi

Tel: (012) 428 6668 / 6630 / 6612

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]/

[email protected]

6.4.8.9 The SABS website: www.sabs.co.za and follow the “Search/Buy Standards” link

6.5 Phase 4: price and specific goals evaluation

6.5.1 Pricing Schedule and Structure Requirements

6.5.1.1 Prices quoted must be furnished based on “delivered to State facility”, country-wide,

inclusive of VAT.

6.5.1.2 The pricing schedule provided in this bid forms an integral part of the bid document and

bidders must ensure that it is completed without changing the structure thereof. Bidders

are required to complete a mandatory Pricing Schedule as a response to how much the

items offered will be charged.

6.5.1.3 Due diligence on market-related pricing reasonability may be conducted. The State

reserves the right to disqualify bid offers that are under-quoted or above market value. In

this case, the bidder may be required to submit supporting documentation to the State to

prove that the pricing is not under-quoted or above market value.

6.5.1.4 Conditional discounts offered will not be taken into consideration during evaluation.

6.5.1.5 All prices must be entered in the fields provided in the Pricing Schedule supplied with the

bid document. Pricing structures that do not comply with this requirement may result in

the bid being declared non-responsive.

6.5.1.6 The completed Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) must be submitted together with the bid

document and as an unlocked Microsoft Excel spreadsheet at the closing date and time of

the bid.

6.5.1.7 The bidder shall ensure that all prices are quoted using the prescribed units of measure

indicated in the pricing schedule.

6.5.1.8 Prices submitted in this bid must be filled in on the field provided on the pricing schedule

supplied with the bid. Price structures that do not comply with this requirement may

invalidate the bid.

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6.5.2 Preferential Point System

6.5.2.1 The pricing evaluation will be in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations as per

the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act ), responsive bids

will be adjudicated by the State on the 90/10 preference point system based on:

a) The bid price (Maximum of 90 points)

b) Historically disadvantaged individuals as well as specific goals (maximum 10 points)

6.5.2.2 The following formula will be used to calculate the points for price out 90:

 Pt − P min  Ps = 90  1 − 

 P min 

The contract will be subject to the General Conditions of Contract issued per Treasury Regulation 16A under the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 with its 2022 regulations. The Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) are supplementary to the GCC; where conflict, SCC prevails. The bid is subject to the Medicines and Related Substances Act and its regulations. The contract period is sixty (60) months. The contract includes provisions for contract price adjustment, delivery adherence, orders and payments, declaration of product discontinuation, continuity of supply, product adherence/brand change, suspension for material breach, packaging and labelling, assignments and cessions, post-award product compliance, registration on databases of participating institutions, monitoring, and termination.

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7. Part 1: evaluation criteria

6.1 The details of the evaluation phases are outlined below

Table 3: Evaluation Criteria

Administration technical terms of the 90/10

documents compliance preference system

6.1.1 The State may conduct due diligence during any of the evaluation phases to confirm the

6.2 Phase 1: mandatory requirements evaluation

disqualified from further evaluation

BEC Bid Evaluation Committee

PPPFA Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act

means specific goals as contemplated in section 2(1)(d) of the Act which may

Specific Goals

6. SBD 6.1 – Preference points claim form.

Phase 3: technical compliance evaluation

13. Quality assurance certificate - ISO 13485 No Yes

Phase 4: price & specific goals evaluation

1.2.2.1 Part 1: Evaluation Criteria

Framework Act 2000 (PPPFA) with its latest 2022 regulations.

Phase 1: mandatory requirements evaluation

Phase 2: administrative requirements evaluation

Annexure C requires bidders to declare whether any product offered in the bid is currently being discontinued or is planned for discontinuation during the contract period. If aware, bidders must list the item number, short description, brand name offered, and exact discontinuation date. The state reserves the right to reject bids based on reformulation intentions within the first 18 months or discontinuation during the contract period.

Returnable document: Annexure C — Declaration Related to the Reformulation and Discontinuation of Items Submitted for the Bid. The form must be completed, signed by an authorised company representative, and submitted with the bid. Bidders must declare whether any offered item is currently being discontinued or is planned for discontinuation during the contract period. If applicable, the item numbers, short descriptions, brand names offered, and exact discontinuation dates must be listed. Failure to submit this signed declaration may invalidate the bid.

Bidders must disclose any item offered that is in the process of being discontinued or has a planned discontinuation during the 60-month contract period. For each such item, the item number, short description, brand name offered, and exact date of discontinuation must be provided. The state reserves the right to reject a bid based on an intention to reformulate any item during the first 18 months or to discontinue any item during the contract period.

Signed Annexure C declaration is mandatory. Non-submission or incomplete disclosure may invalidate the bid.

Returnable forms — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid:

• SBD 4 (Bidders' Disclosure): discloses whether any director, trustee, shareholder, member or partner is employed by an organ of state, has a relationship with anyone at the procuring institution, or holds an interest in any other CSD-registered enterprise. Failure to disclose all active CSD-linked companies leads to disqualification. A false declaration disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the bid was prepared independently, without consultation, communication or agreement with any competitor on price, quality, quantity, specifications or any other bid parameter, and that bid terms were not disclosed to competitors before the official opening or award.

Disqualification risks:

• Any returnable form left unsigned or omitted.
• Bidder or its directors listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.

Mandatory compliance gate: SBD 4 and SBD 9 must be fully completed and signed. Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified. No further scoring or preference-point detail is contained in this document.

Mandatory:

• CSD registration (active) for the bidding entity and all linked director companies.
• Valid tax compliance status (SARS tax PIN).
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for preference points under PPPFA).
• SBD 4 (Bidders' Disclosure) and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) completed and signed.
• Not listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.

The pricing schedule requires a local-content breakdown for each item, including a column for local raw material/finished product (D2) where applicable.

Closing date and time: 28 September 2026 at 11:00 (South African Standard Time). No compulsory briefing session or site visit is indicated in the pricing schedule.

Pricing must be submitted in the Annexure B Excel schedule (RT284-2027 Annexure B Pricing Schedule.xlsx). Each line item requires: item code, category, description, unit of measure, SAHPRA licence status, ISO 13485 certificate, accredited test reports, manufacturer sterility certificate, bidder name, brand name, price in Rands including delivery and VAT, original manufacturer name, country of origin, foreign currency (if applicable), import percentage, minimum order quantity, product code number, delivery period in days, and a local-content breakdown (imported raw material/finished product, local raw material/finished product, labour, transport, overheads, other). All returnable forms standard to National Treasury tenders (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, SBD 8, SBD 9, and a board resolution/authority to sign) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. Late submissions are disqualified.

Mandatory technical compliance per item: valid SAHPRA licence, ISO 13485 quality assurance certificate, test reports from an accredited institution, and manufacturer sterility certificate. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS pin). Local-content reporting is required (imported vs local material, labour, transport, overheads). No minimum CIDB grading or B-BBEE level is specified in the pricing schedule; the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply as per standard National Treasury practice. Bids failing any mandatory technical requirement are disqualified before price/preference scoring.

Scope: supply and delivery of hypodermic syringes, needles and bloodletting devices to the State for 60 months. Categories covered in the pricing schedule (each priced per unit unless noted):

• Biopsy Needle Co-axial (semi-automatic, latex-free, sterile, single-use, echogenic markings, peel-pouch packed) — sizes 14G–20G, lengths 9–16 cm (items RT284-01-000 to RT284-01-015).
• Biopsy Needle FNA (fine-needle aspiration, latex-free, sterile, single-use, echogenic markings, peel-pouch packed) — sizes 18G–25G, lengths 25–150 mm (items RT284-02-000 to RT284-02-007).
• Biopsy Needle Marker (breast tissue, latex-free, sterile, single-use, one-handed, spring-loaded, cm echogenic markings, manual firing mode, nitinol or platinum, peel-pouch packed) — sizes 14–17G, 10–20 cm (items RT284-03-000 to RT284-03-003).
• Biopsy Needle Soft Tissue (semi-automatic, latex-free, sterile, single-use, one-handed, spring-loaded, programmable firing modes, echogenic markings, peel-pouch packed) — sizes 14G–18G, 90–150 mm (items RT284-04-000 to RT284-04-005).
• Biopsy Needle Soft Tissue Co-axial (includes co-axial needle, same features as above, both needles packed together) — sizes 14G–20G, 100 mm (items RT284-05-000 to RT284-05-003).
• Biopsy Needle Spring Loaded (latex-free, one-handed, spring-loaded, 10 mm markings, for use with biopsy gun/hand piece supplied on loan at no extra cost, peel-pouch packed, max 10 needles/box) — sizes 14G–20G, 100–200 mm (items RT284-06-000 to RT284-06-003).
• Biopsy Needle Vacuum Assisted (vacuum-powered, rotating cutting device, bladed tip, spring-loaded) — sizes 7G–12G, 9–14 cm (items RT284-07-000 to RT284-07-005).
• Biopsy Needles (semi-automatic, lightweight hub, specimen retaining notch 10–20 mm, sterile, single-use, peel-packed) — sizes 14G–22G, 80–160 mm (items RT284-08-000 to RT284-08-014).
• Biopsy Needles Mammography (semi-automatic, latex-free, sterile, single-use, one-handed, spring-loaded, manual delayed firing mode, 10/20 mm increment markings, peel-pouch packed) — sizes 12G–16G, 100–200 mm (items RT284-09-000 to RT284-09-007).
• Biopsy Needles Punch (latex and DEHP free, sterile, single-use, stainless steel cutting edge, peel-pouch packed, max 10/box) — diameters 2–8 mm, lengths 7 mm or 10–15 mm (items RT284-10-000 to RT284-10-013).
• Blood Collection Needles (multiple-sample, thin-wall, colour-coded: green 21G×38 mm, black 22G×38 mm, screw-in thread, latex-free membrane on tube side, both sides capped, sterile, box of 100) — standard and auto-retractable safety versions (items RT284-11-000 to RT284-11-003).
• Bloodletting Lancets (safety retractable point, independent device, sterile, single-use, outer package labelled sterile, box of 100) — adult 21G (3–4 mm penetration), paediatric 25G (2.5–3 mm), neonatal 28G (1.8–2.3 mm) (items RT284-12-000 to RT284-12-002).
• Bone Marrow Aspiration Biopsy Needles (adjustable needle stop, sterile, single-use, peel-packed) — sizes 8G–18G, 75–100 mm (items RT284-13-000 to RT284-13-011).
• Bulb Syringe (3-part irrigation, latex-free, non-pyrogenic, DEHP-free, rubber/plastic bulb, catheter tip, 15 mm neck, ≥50 ml capacity, clear permanent graduations, sterile, single-use, peel-packed, box of 25) (item RT284-14-000).
• Epidural Needles Tuohy (paediatric set: Tuohy needle 16G 90/120 mm with 1 cm graduations, precision stylet, bevel orientation marking, smooth inner bevel, ridged hub, solid grip flange; 20 ml low-friction loss-of-resistance syringe; epidural catheter 19G/20G kink-resistant, atraumatic closed tip, multiple side orifices, 1 cm graduations 5–15 cm with double/triple/quadruple lines at 10/15/20 cm, radio-opaque tip; 20-micron flat luer-lock filter; securing device; stainless steel needles, medical-grade plastic hub, pyrogenic and latex-free; sterile, individually peel-packed) (items RT284-15-000 to RT284-15-003).

All items must comply with the latest issue of SANS 1124-1 where indicated. Pack sizes are 'each' unless otherwise stated (box of 100 for blood collection needles and lancets, box of 25 for bulb syringes).

Prices must be quoted in South African Rands inclusive of delivery costs and VAT. A local-content breakdown is required for each item: imported raw material/finished product (D1), local raw material/finished product (D2), labour (D3), transport (D4), overheads (D5), other (D6). No bid bond, performance guarantee, or advance payment terms are specified in the pricing schedule.

Mandatory per item: valid SAHPRA licence, ISO 13485 certification, test reports from an accredited institution, manufacturer sterility certificate. Bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS pin). Standard returnable forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content Declaration), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and a board resolution/authority to sign. No CIDB grading or minimum B-BBEE level is stated in the pricing schedule.

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National Treasury CSD support: [email protected], 012 315 5509

Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with complete, accurate and up-to-date information including supplier information, contact details, address, bank account information, tax information, ownership information, association to other suppliers and commodities supplied. A valid email address, identity number, cell phone number and bank account details are mandatory for CSD registration. Suppliers must provide their CSD supplier number and unique security code to organs of state.

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need to maintain their records through the current supplier

systems for the period 1 September 2015 to 31 March 2016. A valid email address, identity number, cell phone number and bank

account details are mandatory in order to register on the CSD. Apart from

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Suppliers must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at www.csd.gov.za. Mandatory registration fields: supplier information (type, identification number, name, trading name, country of origin), contact details (preferred contact person, communication method, email, cell phone, telephone), address (country, province, municipality, city, suburb, ward, postal code), bank account information, tax information, ownership information (directors/members names and ID numbers), associations to other suppliers, and commodities supplied. A valid email address, identity number, cell phone number, and bank account details are mandatory. During the interim period (1 September 2015 to 31 March 2016), suppliers must provide their CSD supplier number and unique security code to organs of state along with any documentation not yet electronically verified by the CSD. B-BBEE information will be included in a future phase. CSD auto-verifies data with SARS, CIPC, and other sources.

National Treasury CSD support: [email protected], 012 315 5509

Supply and delivery of hypodermic syringes, needles, bloodletting devices and related items to the state for a period of 60 months.

Closing date: 28 September 2026

Closing time: 11:00

No compulsory briefing session or site visit is mentioned in this document.

SCM enquiries: Baningi Masilela

Telephone: (012) 315 5731 / 060 998 5513

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Fax: N/A

Submission address: electronic only via https://www.etenders.gov.za

Submission method: electronic only via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za).

Closing: 28 September 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted.

Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; re-typed forms are not accepted.

Returnable forms required with the bid:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): completed and signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 7 (Contract Form): the successful bidder must complete and sign this form after award.
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g. board resolution) must be attached.
• CSD registration is mandatory; bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database to upload business registration, directorship, tax compliance status and banking details.
• Tax compliance: each bidder (and each party in a consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor arrangement) must submit a valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or CSD number. A printed TCS certificate is also acceptable.
• VAT registration number must be provided where applicable.

Disqualification risks: missing or unsigned returnable forms; submission after closing time; failure to provide any of the required particulars (CSD, tax compliance, authority to sign, VAT registration).

The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply, together with any special conditions of contract that may be issued. No specific price/functionality split, minimum qualifying score, or B-BBEE preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is stated in this document.

Scope: supply and delivery of hypodermic syringes, needles, bloodletting devices and related items to the state.

Contract period: 60 months.

No detailed specifications, quantities, standards, service levels or capacity requirements are provided in this document; these are expected to be contained in a separate specification or pricing schedule.

Pricing format: not specified in this document (likely a pricing schedule or bill of quantities in a separate document).

Total bid price (all inclusive) and total number of items offered must be indicated on SBD 1.

No bid bond, performance guarantee, advance payment terms, or financial capacity thresholds are stated in this document.

Mandatory registrations and certifications:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: compulsory; bidders must be registered to upload business registration, directorship/membership/identity numbers, tax compliance status and banking details.
• Tax compliance: each bidder (and each consortium/JV/sub-contractor party) must submit a valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or CSD number. A printed TCS certificate is acceptable. Application for TCS/PIN may be made via SARS e-filing.
• VAT registration number: required where applicable.
• Authority to sign: proof (e.g. board resolution) must be attached.
• Foreign suppliers: must complete the questionnaire in Part B section 3 of SBD 1; if not resident, no branch, no permanent establishment and no RSA-source income, a South African tax compliance status/PIN is not required.

Returnable forms (compressed):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed offer cover page with bidder details.
• SBD 7 (Contract Form): to be completed and signed by the successful bidder after award.
• Proof of authority to sign.

Failure to provide any of the above particulars may render the bid invalid.

Submission: electronic only via eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za) by 28 September 2026 at 11:00.

Returnable forms: SBD 1 (signed), SBD 7 (to be signed by successful bidder), proof of authority to sign.

Mandatory registrations: CSD registration; valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or CSD number for each party (consortium/JV/sub-contractor); VAT registration number where applicable.

Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in Part B section 3; if no RSA presence or income, South African tax compliance status/PIN not required.

Failure to provide any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

Contract governed by PPPFA 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, GCC and any special conditions of contract.

Bid subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply, together with any applicable special conditions of contract. No detailed scoring methodology, minimum thresholds or preference point system specified in this document.

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Submission channel: e-Tender portal (https://etenders.gov.za) via the e-Submission function.

Login: use Central Supplier Database (CSD) registered email address and CSD password; complete CAPTCHA.

Finding the tender: Browse Opportunities → Currently Advertised; e-Submission tenders show a tick (✓) under the eSubmission column.

Process: click "Start eSubmission Process", select the supplier number to bid under, click "Start response".

Documents: upload each required document under its response heading using "Select files" or drag-and-drop; only one document per heading is retained (the most recent upload).

Checklist: all items on the Submission Checklist must be ticked before submission.

Submit: click "Confirm & Proceed", then "Submit now". A confirmation pop-up appears on success; status changes to "Submitted".

Status "Pending" means required documents are still missing.

Editing: click "Edit eSubmission", acknowledge disclaimer, replace documents, then "Confirm & Proceed". Editing is disabled after the tender closes.

Withdrawal: click "Withdraw bid"; the submission is removed from the list.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a valid CSD email and password. No other eligibility criteria, pre-qualification thresholds, or mandatory forms are specified in the provided document.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and use their CSD registered email and password to access the e-Tender portal.

This document is a generic step-by-step guide for bidders on how to upload bids on the National Treasury eTender Portal for transversal contracts. It does not describe the scope, goods, or services of any specific tender.

No closing date, briefing dates, site visit dates, or clarification deadlines are specified in this guide. The document is a generic e-tender submission guide and does not contain tender-specific dates. Bidders must refer to the individual tender documents for all dates.

National Treasury eTender Helpdesk:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 012 406 9222

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00

Support available for portal registration, login, and submission issues.

Submission channel: National Treasury eTender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za).

Format: All documents must be uploaded as PDF files except the pricing schedule, which must be in Microsoft Excel format.

Required returnable forms: SBD forms, TCD forms, pricing schedule (Excel), company profile, and any other forms specified in the specific tender documents.

Process: Register and log in with CSD credentials; search for the tender by number, department or keywords; download and read all tender documents; complete and sign required forms; name files clearly (e.g. Company Name, Technical Proposal.pdf); upload all documents under the correct containers; review submission; click "Submit Now".

Disqualification risks: Late submission (after closing date and time); missing or unsigned returnable forms; pricing schedule not in Excel format; documents not named as instructed.

No evaluation criteria, scoring split, minimum qualifying thresholds, or preference point system are specified in this guide. The document is a generic e-tender submission guide for transversal contracts and does not contain tender-specific evaluation rules. Bidders must refer to the individual tender documents for evaluation details.

No technical specifications, scope, deliverables, quantities, standards, service levels, or capacity requirements are specified in this guide. The document is a generic e-tender submission guide and does not contain tender-specific technical requirements. Bidders must refer to the individual tender documents for technical specifications.

No experience or qualification requirements are specified in this guide. The document only instructs bidders to download and read all tender documents, complete required forms (SBD forms, TCD forms, pricing in Excel format, company profile), and save documents as PDF except for the pricing schedule.

No financial requirements, pricing format details, bonds, guarantees, payment terms, or financial capacity thresholds are specified in this guide. The document only states that the pricing schedule must be submitted in Microsoft Excel format. Bidders must refer to the individual tender documents for financial requirements.

Mandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a valid user account.

No other compliance requirements (tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, CIPC registration, professional registrations, local content percentages) are specified in this guide. Bidders must refer to the individual tender documents for tender-specific compliance requirements.

National Treasury eTender Helpdesk:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 012 406 9222

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00

YouTube guide links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqRyX0JsrJE and https://youtu.be/B7pNseNJYHM

Closing date: 28 September 2026 (time not stated in this document).

Returnable documents:

• TCD 13 Authorisation Declaration: completed and signed by the bidder, confirming whether goods or services are sourced from a third party.
• TCD 13.1: list of goods or services offered, including bid item number, brand name, and the name, address and contact details of the third-party source company.
• TCD 13.2: unconditional written undertaking from each third party on their official letterhead, addressed to the bidding company, confirming firm supply arrangements, familiarity with item descriptions, technical specifications and bid conditions, and commitment to support for the full 60-month contract period. A separate letter is required for each third party.

Disqualification risks:

• Items for which the third-party undertaking does not cover the full tenure of the transversal contract will be disqualified.
• Any returnable form left unsigned or omitted.

No explicit eligibility criteria such as CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or local content thresholds are stated in the provided document. The only stated precondition is that bidders sourcing from third parties must submit the required authorisation and undertaking documents covering the full contract period.

Name of the bidder: ___________________________________________________

Bidders sourcing goods or services from a third party must submit the TCD 13 Authorisation Declaration, the TCD 13.1 list of sourced items, and a TCD 13.2 undertaking from each third party covering the full 60-month contract period. The undertaking must be on the third party's official letterhead, include their email address and telephone number, and be addressed to the bidding company.

Procedure to download historical exchange rates from the South African Reserve Bank website:

• Step 1: Visit https://www.resbank.co.za/ and click on "What we do".
• Step 2: Select "Statistics" then "Key Statistics".
• Step 3: Select "Selected Historic Rates".
• Step 4: Select the required exchange rate (e.g., Rand per US Dollar).
• Step 5: Select the Start Date and End Date for the average period of calculation.
• Step 6: Download the DOC file.
• Step 7: Open the downloaded file and calculate the average of the values using =AVERAGE(V1:VX).

Procedure to download historical exchange rates from the South African Reserve Bank website:

• Step 1: Visit https://www.resbank.co.za/ and click on "What we do".
• Step 2: Select "Statistics" then "Key Statistics".
• Step 3: Select "Selected Historic Rates".
• Step 4: Select the required exchange rate (e.g., Rand per US Dollar).
• Step 5: Select the Start Date and End Date for the average period of calculation.
• Step 6: Download the DOC file.
• Step 7: Open the downloaded file and calculate the average of the values using =AVERAGE(V1:VX).

The National Industrial Participation (NIP) Programme applies to all government procurement contracts with imported content, effective 1 September 1996. The Industrial Participation Secretariat (IPS) of the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) administers the programme. NIP obligation is triggered when imported content equals or exceeds US$10 million, which can be reached through: (a) a single contract exceeding US$10 million; (b) multiple contracts for the same goods/services each exceeding US$3 million awarded to one seller over 2 years totalling US$10 million; (c) a contract with a renewable option clause where exercised option would exceed US$10 million; or (d) multiple suppliers under the same contract each allocated US$3 million or more totalling US$10 million over 2 years. The NIP obligation amounts to 30% of imported content (pro-rata for 1.1(d)). To satisfy the obligation, the dti negotiates agreements such as investments, joint ventures, sub-contracting, licensee production, export promotion, sourcing arrangements, and R&D. A seven-year period is allowed to discharge the obligation.

Department of Trade and Industry (dti) contact for NIP programme: Mr Elias Malapane, Private Bag X84, Pretoria 0001; telephone (012) 394 1401; facsimile (012) 394 2401; email [email protected]. This contact is for reporting contract details and NIP obligation queries after award, not for bid submission enquiries.

Bidders must sign and submit SBD 5 (National Industrial Participation Programme) together with the bid on the closing date and time. The form requires the bid number, closing date, bidder name, postal address, signature, printed name, and date. No other submission channel, format, or returnable documents are specified in this document.

No tender-specific eligibility criteria (e.g. CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, local content percentages) are stated in the provided document. Standard National Treasury bidding forms (SBD 5 included) must be completed and submitted.

The National Industrial Participation (NIP) Programme, which is applicable to all government procurement contracts that have

an imported content, became effective on the 1 September 1996. The NIP policy and guidelines were fully endorsed by

Cabinet on 30 April 1997. In terms of the Cabinet decision, all state and parastatal purchases / lease contracts (for goods,

works and services) entered into after this date, are subject to the NIP requirements. NIP is obligatory and therefore must be

complied with. The Industrial Participation Secretariat (IPS) of the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is charged with the

responsibility of administering the programme.

1 pillars of the programme

1.1 The NIP obligation is benchmarked on the imported content of the contract. Any contract having an imported content

equal to or exceeding US$ 10 million or other currency equivalent to US$ 10 million will have a NIP obligation. This

threshold of US$ 10 million can be reached as follows:

(a) Any single contract with imported content exceeding US$10 million.

or

(b) Multiple contracts for the same goods, works or services each with imported content exceeding US$3

million awarded to one seller over a 2 year period which in total exceeds US$10 million.

or

(c) A contract with a renewable option clause, where should the option be exercised the total value of the

imported content will exceed US$10 million.

or

(d) Multiple suppliers of the same goods, works or services under the same contract, where the value of the

imported content of each allocation is equal to or exceeds US$ 3 million worth of goods, works or

services to the same government institution, which in total over a two (2) year period exceeds US$10

million.

1.2 The NIP obligation applicable to suppliers in respect of sub-paragraphs 1.1 (a) to 1.1 (c) above will amount to 30 % of

the imported content whilst suppliers in respect of paragraph 1.1 (d) shall incur 30% of the total NIP obligation on a

pro-rata basis.

1.3 To satisfy the NIP obligation, the dti would negotiate and conclude agreements such as investments, joint ventures,

sub-contracting, licensee production, export promotion, sourcing arrangements and research and development

(R&D) with partners or suppliers.

1.4 A period of seven years has been identified as the time frame within which to discharge the obligation.

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2 requirements of the department of trade and industry

2.1 In order to ensure effective implementation of the programme, successful bidders (contractors) are required

to, immediately after the award of a contract that is in excess of R10 million (ten million Rands), submit

details of such a contract to the dti for reporting purposes.

2.2 The purpose for reporting details of contracts in excess of the amount of R10 million (ten million Rands) is

to cater for multiple contracts for the same goods, works or services; renewable contracts and multiple

suppliers for the same goods, works or services under the same contract as provided for in paragraphs

1.1.(b) to 1.1. (d) above.

3 bid submission and contract reporting requirements of bidders and successful

Bidders (contractors)

3.1 Bidders are required to sign and submit this Standard Bidding Document (SBD) 5 together with the bid on

the closing date and time.

3.2 In order to accommodate multiple contracts for the same goods, works or services; renewable contracts and

multiple suppliers for the same goods, works or services under the same contract as indicated in sub-

paragraphs 1.1 (b) to 1.1 (d) above and to enable the dti in determining the NIP obligation, successful

bidders (contractors) are required, immediately after being officially notified about any successful bid with a

value in excess of R10 million (ten million Rands), to contact and furnish the dti with the following

information:

• Bid / contract number.
• Description of the goods, works or services.
• Date on which the contract was accepted.
• Name, address and contact details of the government institution.
• Value of the contract.
• Imported content of the contract, if possible.

3.3 The information required in paragraph 3.2 above must be sent to the Department of Trade and Industry,

Private Bag X 84, Pretoria, 0001 for the attention of Mr Elias Malapane within five (5) working days after

award of the contract. Mr Malapane may be contacted on telephone (012) 394 1401, facsimile (012) 394

2401 or e-mail at [email protected] for further details about the programme.

4 process to satisfy the nip obligation

4.1 Once the successful bidder (contractor) has made contact with and furnished the dti with the information

required, the following steps will be followed:

a. the contractor and the dti will determine the NIP obligation;

b. the contractor and the dti will sign the NIP obligation agreement;

c. the contractor will submit a performance guarantee to the dti;

d. the contractor will submit a business concept for consideration and approval by the dti;

e. upon approval of the business concept by the dti, the contractor will submit detailed business plans

outlining the business concepts;

f. the contractor will implement the business plans; and

g. the contractor will submit bi-annual progress reports on approved plans to the dti.

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4.2 The NIP obligation agreement is between the dti and the successful bidder (contractor) and, therefore, does

not involve the purchasing institution.

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Successful bidders must submit a performance guarantee to the dti as part of the NIP obligation process. The guarantee amount, form, and terms are not specified in this document; they are determined during the NIP obligation agreement negotiation with the dti.

NIP obligation applies to contracts with imported content equal to or exceeding US$10 million (or equivalent). The obligation is 30% of the imported content (pro-rata for multiple suppliers under paragraph 1.1(d)). Successful bidders awarded contracts exceeding R10 million must report contract details to the dti within five working days of award notification. No CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, CIPC registration, professional-body registrations, or local content percentages are specified in this document.

Process to satisfy NIP obligation: (a) contractor and dti determine the NIP obligation; (b) sign NIP obligation agreement; (c) contractor submits performance guarantee to dti; (d) contractor submits business concept for dti approval; (e) upon approval, contractor submits detailed business plans; (f) contractor implements business plans; (g) contractor submits bi-annual progress reports on approved plans to dti. The NIP obligation agreement is between the dti and the successful bidder (contractor) and does not involve the purchasing institution.

Successful bidders awarded contracts exceeding R10 million must immediately submit contract details to the dti for reporting purposes, to accommodate multiple contracts, renewable contracts, and multiple suppliers under the same contract. Bidders must sign and submit SBD 5 with their bid on the closing date and time. Successful bidders must, within five working days of award notification for contracts exceeding R10 million, furnish the dti with: bid/contract number, description of goods/works/services, contract acceptance date, name/address/contact details of the government institution, contract value, and imported content (if possible). Information must be sent to Department of Trade and Industry, Private Bag X84, Pretoria 0001, attention Mr Elias Malapane (tel: 012 394 1401, fax: 012 394 2401, email: [email protected]).