Supply and delivery of specialised infant feed, enteral feeds, supplements & tube feeding systems – national tender

The tender is for the supply and delivery of specialised products for infant feed, complete enteral feeds for paediatrics and adults, enteral feed supplements, other nutritional supplements, and tube feeding systems to the state. Category One covers infant feeds, including 14 specific formula types, each with detailed nutritional composition per 100ml, packaging item numbers, and indications for use.

No specific evaluation criteria are stated in the document. The document focuses on product specifications and compulsory quality testing. Bidders must ensure their products meet the detailed nutritional and microbiological requirements. Standard National Treasury forms (SBD) are likely required but not detailed in the extracted content.

Category One: Infant Feeds

• The tender covers the supply and delivery of specialised infant feeds, complete enteral feeds for paediatrics and adults, enteral feed supplements, other nutritional supplements, and tube feeding systems to the state.
• This section details 14 types of infant formulas, each with specific nutritional composition per 100ml, packaging item numbers, and indications for use.
• Formulas include: premature/low birth weight, breastmilk fortifier, whey dominant, casein dominant, acidified, anti-regurgitation, energy dense high protein, soya based, disaccharide-free, elemental, high MCT, hydrolyzed (whey dominant with MCT), hydrolyzed protein for allergy (without MCT), and phenylalanine-free.
• All formulas must meet the latest Codex Alimentarius standards. Fluoride must not be added per CODEX STAN 72-1981. No added probiotics.
• Packaging: tins (400g-1kg) with graded scoops, ready-to-use (RTU) screw-top bottles (50ml-300ml), sachets (1g), and tubs (200g).
• Compulsory quality tests: For each formula, the listed principal tests must be performed. The validated method of analysis must be indicated with test results. The Department of Health may request additional analyses.
• Microbiological tests: Methods for E. sakazakii (Cronobacter species) and Salmonella must be the most recent editions of ISO/TS 22964:2006 and ISO 6579, or equivalent validated methods. Alternative methods may be used if validated per ISO 16410 or similar protocols.

Compulsory quality tests: For each infant formula category, the principal tests listed must be performed to check product quality. The validated method of analysis used must be indicated with test results. The Department of Health reserves the right to request additional analyses for further quality assessment. Microbiological tests: methods for E. sakazakii (Cronobacter species) and Salmonella should be the most recent editions of ISO/TS 22964:2006 and ISO 6579 respectively, or other validated methods with equivalent sensitivity, reproducibility, reliability. Alternative analytical methods may be used when validated against the reference method using protocols in ISO 16410 or similar internationally accepted protocols.

All formulas must comply with the latest Codex Alimentarius standards. Fluoride must not be added to infant formula per CODEX STAN 72-1981. Water used in manufacturing must comply with the Regulations Relating to all Bottled Waters (R May 2010) under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). No added probiotics.

All formulas must meet the relevant latest Codex Alimentarius standards. Fluoride should not be added to infant formula per CODEX STAN 72-1981, with the understanding that tap and packaged water used during manufacturing may contain fluoride and should comply with the Regulations Relating to all Bottled Waters: Amended, R May 2010, published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). No added probiotics.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 4 (Bidders' Disclosure): must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. It requires disclosure of any employment by an organ of state, any relationship with persons employed by the procuring institution, and any interest in other related enterprises. Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all directors will lead to disqualification.
• The bid must be submitted by the closing time and date.

Disqualification criteria:

• Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.
• Bidders must disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all directors; failure to do so leads to disqualification.
• Bidders must certify that the bid is independent and not collusive; false declarations may lead to rejection, referral to the Competition Commission, criminal investigation, or restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years.

No specific compliance requirements beyond the SBD 4 disclosure obligations are stated in the provided document.

The bid must be independent and not collusive. Bidders must not have consulted, communicated, or arranged with any competitor regarding the bid's quality, quantity, specifications, prices, or other terms. Bidders must not have disclosed bid terms to competitors before the bid opening or contract award. Bidders must not have had consultations with procuring institution officials except for clarification, and must not have been involved in drafting the specifications.

National Treasury intends to explore a Transversal Contract for supply and delivery of specialised nutritional products and tube feeding systems to State institutions. This RFI is for market analysis and procurement planning, not a tender.

Closing date: 02 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Enquiries:

• Contact: Masea Ramaloko
• Email: [email protected]

Issued by:

• Ms manthepeng tshinavha
• Director: Transversal Contracting

Submission method: E-Tenders Portal only.

• No submissions by email or to the National Treasury physical address.
• Responses must be in English.
• Submissions must be informational and non-commercial.
• Number information to match the RFI document numbering.
• Submit only required documents.

Returnable documents:

• Completed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as cover page.
• Annexure A1.
• Other additional information as requested.

Closing: 02 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

This is a Request for Information, not a tender. No scoring or evaluation criteria are stated. Respondents must indicate product compliance with RT9 specifications and provide quality standard certificates from one of four options.

Scope: Supply and delivery of specialised products for infant feed, complete enteral feeds for paediatrics and adults, enteral feed supplements, other nutritional supplements, and tube feeding systems to State institutions.

Product categories:

• Infant feeds
• Paediatric feeds
• Adult enteral feeds
• Modular feeds
• Other feeding products
• Nutrition products for management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) for children aged 6 months to 5 years
• Nutritional supplements for malnourished patients
• Feeding systems and accessories

Products must be suitable for diverse healthcare settings and adaptable to varying institutional needs and workloads.

Respondents must provide non-binding, high-level information on product offerings and supply capabilities.

Manufacturing facility must comply with one of the following quality standard certification options (submit supporting evidence if available):

• Option 1: ISO 10330/SANS 10330 (HACCP), ISO 9001/SANS 9001 (QMS), Certificate of Acceptability (local municipality)
• Option 2: ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management), Certificate of Acceptability (local municipality)
• Option 3: FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification), Certificate of Acceptability (local municipality)
• Option 4: Good Manufacturing Practices Certification (issued by SAHPRA)

Confirm compliance of each product with RT9 technical specifications; indicate any deviations or exceptions.

Provide information on production capacity, availability, lead times, and ability to scale to national demand.

Must be able to provide laboratory documentation upon request: Nutritional Analysis Reports, Microbial Analysis Reports, Stability and Shelf-Life Reports, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and other product-specific testing reports.

Quality standard certificates – manufacturing facility must comply with one of the following options (submit supporting evidence if available):

• Option 1: ISO 10330/SANS 10330 (HACCP), ISO 9001/SANS 9001 (QMS), Certificate of Acceptability (local municipality)
• Option 2: ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management), Certificate of Acceptability (local municipality)
• Option 3: FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification), Certificate of Acceptability (local municipality)
• Option 4: Good Manufacturing Practices Certification (issued by SAHPRA)

Product compliance: confirm each product complies with RT9 technical specifications; indicate any deviations or exceptions.

Laboratory documentation (must be able to provide upon request):

• Nutritional Analysis Reports
• Microbial Analysis Reports
• Stability and Shelf-Life Reports
• Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
• Other product-specific laboratory testing reports

Production capacity and lead times: provide information on manufacturing capacity, stock availability, production and delivery lead times, ability to scale to national demand, and measures to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated beyond product compliance and quality standards. Products must be suitable for healthcare settings.

This is a Request for Information, not a tender. No contract terms, conditions, duration, termination, or penalties are stated. The RFI is for market analysis and procurement planning only.

All information submitted will be treated as confidential and used solely for procurement planning. No operational data or biological materials will be shared.

No evaluation criteria are stated; this is an RFI for information gathering.

The state requires the supply and delivery of specialised infant formulas, complete enteral feeds for paediatrics and adults, enteral feed supplements, other nutritional supplements, and tube feeding systems. The pricing schedule lists 130 items across eight categories, each with specific packaging and formulation requirements.

Returnable documents: none specified in the provided content. Bidders must complete the pricing schedule (Annexure A1) for each item, providing bidder name, brand name, product pack size, actual manufacturer, physical address of production facility, compliance with Regulation 146, quality standard certificate, local/import component breakdown, country of origin, and raw material sourcing details.

Evaluation criteria not specified in the provided content. Bidders must indicate compliance with Regulation 146 for each product. No scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system is stated.

Scope: Supply and delivery of specialised products for infant feed, complete enteral feeds for paediatrics and adults, enteral feed supplements, other nutritional supplements, and tube feeding systems to the state.

Product categories and item numbers (each item priced per unit):

• Infant formulas (items RT9-01-001 to RT9-01-030): premature/low birth weight formulas, breastmilk fortifiers, whey/casein dominant formulas, acidified, pre-gelatinized carbohydrate, high protein, soya-based, disaccharide-free, elemental, MCT-containing, hydrolysed whey, phenylalanine-free.
• Paediatric feeds (items RT9-02-001 to RT9-02-017): lactose-free, gluten-free, fibre-free or fibre-containing feeds (1 kcal/ml), high energy (1.5 kcal/ml), semi-elemental, elemental, high fat.
• Adult enteral feeds (items RT9-03-001 to RT9-03-047): standard, fibre-containing, moderate/high energy, semi-elemental, low sodium, clear fluid, diabetic, renal, MCT-based, immune-modulating, high energy >2 kcal/ml.
• Nutritional supplements (items RT9-04-001 to RT9-04-009): carbohydrate polymers, fat/carbohydrate blends, protein supplements (casein, whey isolate), liquid protein, MCT fat supplements, L-glutamine.
• Other supplements (items RT9-05-001 to RT9-05-006): food thickeners, soluble fibre supplements.
• Therapeutic feeds (items RT9-06-001 to RT9-06-006): F-75, F-100, Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) paste.
• Supplementary foods (items RT9-07-001 to RT9-07-010): instant maize-based cereal, enriched porridge, enriched supplementary drinks.
• Tube feeding systems (items RT9-08-001 to RT9-08-005): enteral feeding bottles (500ml, 125ml, 250ml), main holder with lid and feeding cup, feeding cup only.

Packaging requirements are specified per item (e.g., 400-450g tin, 50ml-100ml RTU container, 1kg re-sealable container).

Products must comply with Regulation 146 (indicated in the pricing schedule). Bidders must state the quality standard certificate applicable to their products. No other compliance requirements (CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) are specified in the provided content.