REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVIEW OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CRUTCHES AND WALKING AIDSClosed

Overview

This Request for Information seeks industry input on the technical specifications for crutches and walking aids to inform the RT40-2024/RT40-2027 contract renewal. It invites suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of crutches and walking aids to comment via the E-Tenders Portal (no email submissions) (1: RT40-1-2024 RFI.pdf, 3. Annexure A).

Requirements

• Complete only the information in Column C of Annexure A and attach product brochures; use the prescribed template (no extra content) (3. RT40-1-2024 Annexure A).
• Submit via the E-Tenders Portal; no email submissions; include completed SBD1, Annexure A, and product brochures (1: RT40-1-2024 RFI.pdf; 4. Format for submission).
• If progressing to a bid stage later, ensure registrations/compliances such as CSD, tax status (SARS PIN/TCS) per SBD1 terms (2: 2. SBD 1.docx); SAHPRA registration is referenced in Annexure A questions (I: General).
• Annexure A covers questions across suitability, clinical/technical specifications, standards/quality, durability, supply chain, local content, warranty, environmental, pricing, and general considerations (3. RT40-1-2024 Annexure A).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 18 September 2026 at 11:00 (RT40-1-2024 RFI.pdf).
• Submission method: through the E-Tenders Portal; no email or physical submissions (RT40-1-2024 RFI.pdf).
• Documents to submit: Completed SBD1; Annexure A; product brochures (RT40-1-2024 RFI.pdf).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration and tax compliance considerations apply if moving to a bid; in bids, provide SARS PIN or CSD number (SBD1, 2: SBD 1.docx).
• Enquiries: Demand.Acquisition2@treasury.gov.za; copies to Brenda.Mashifane@treasury.gov.za and Melita.Makgato@treasury.gov.za (RT40-1-2024 RFI.pdf).
• Where to obtain documents: on the E-Tenders Portal; Annexure A is provided as a technical specifications sheet (3. RT40-1-2024 Annexure A). Note: briefing details are not specified in the RFI text (metadata lists a briefing address).