Supply and delivery of forensic pathology and autopsy instruments, mortuary consumables and body handling equipment to Western Cape Government Health facilities until 30 November 2028. Products must meet strict specifications, ISO 13485 and SAHPRA requirements, and samples must be submitted for clinical evaluation.
The Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness has issued bid WCGHCC0026/1/2026 for the supply and delivery of medical forensic products, including dissection and autopsy instruments, to all institutions under its control. The contract covers the period ending 30 November 2028. The scope spans a broad range of items used in forensic pathology services and mortuaries, including bandage scissors, bone mallets, brain knives and handles, boning knives, non-sterile scalpel blades, American hand saws and butchers saw blades (large and small), stainless steel ladles, measuring jugs and plastic measuring cylinders, mortuary body measuring rods, multi-position autopsy headrests, post-mortem suture needles, bullet probes in four lengths (30 cm to 90 cm), ABFO photographic rulers, sleeve protectors, aprons, body bags for infants, juveniles and adults, waxed thread, overshoes and body tags. Each item carries detailed technical specifications covering dimensions, materials (mostly stainless steel, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC and polyethylene), reusability, sterility status and packaging. Quantities are estimates only and are not guaranteed, and institutions are not bound to minimum order quantities. Bidders may offer some or all items.
Bidders must meet strict mandatory requirements to progress. These include CSD registration at the time of bid closing, a valid SAHPRA licence as a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler of medical devices and IVDs, a valid ISO 13485:2016 certificate for each manufacturer, and a manufacturer or distribution agreement where the bidder is not the manufacturer. Latex-free declarations or laboratory test reports are required for items specified as latex free. Bidders must also complete the mandatory Western Cape bid documents, including the pricing schedule (WCBD 3.1), declaration of interests (WCBD 4), NIP form (WCBD 5) and preference points claim (WCBD 6.1), with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Evaluation follows three phases: compliance with mandatory requirements, clinical acceptability of samples against specifications, and then scoring for price (80 points) and B-BBEE status (20 points). Compliant bidders must supply 3 to 5 samples per item within a short deadline, each labelled with bid number, company details, item number and product code, and accompanied by a separate evaluation form. Products must be delivered within 21 days of order to all institutions and the Western Cape Health Warehouse at Tygerberg Hospital, with packaging that displays batch numbers, manufacture and expiry dates, and supplier contact details. A 12-month warranty applies to all goods.
The tender offers a sustained, multi-year supply opportunity with a public healthcare sector buyer across the Western Cape, including metropole, West Coast, Boland, Overberg, South Cape and Karoo regions. Successful suppliers gain access to recurring demand across forensic pathology institutes, hospitals and mortuaries. Bids are due by 11:00 on 4 December 2026 and must be deposited in the bid box at the M9 Building, Karl Bremer Hospital, Bellville, with a hard copy and a USB soft copy. Prices must be quoted in ZAR, inclusive of delivery and VAT, and may be firm, subject to rate of exchange, or non-firm with a clear escalation basis. Offers remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. Queries should be directed to Riaan Meyer or Rochelle Hardnick before 27 November 2026. Bidders should note that the pricing schedule references a three-year period with Year 1 and Year 2 price columns, while the stated contract end date is 30 November 2028, so clarification on the exact term may be helpful.
Suitable for SAHPRA-licensed manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers of medical devices with a proven track record in forensic, autopsy or surgical instruments and mortuary consumables. Businesses should hold a valid SAHPRA licence, ISO 13485:2016 certification (or a manufacturer's agreement covering the products), active CSD registration, and B-BBEE credentials. Suppliers able to provide compliant samples for clinical evaluation, deliver within 21 days across the Western Cape, and offer latex-free products will be best placed to compete. Bidders may offer only the items they can supply to specification.
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