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    Msunduzi Municipality Requests Diagnostic Chest X-Ray Services

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    The Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has issued an open tender (SCM 20 of 26-27) for the appointment of an external medical professional to provide diagnostic chest X-ray screening services for municipal employees. This strategic 36-month contract is designed to fulfill the municipality’s occupational health and safety obligations, ensuring the well-being of its workforce in compliance with the Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund regulations.

    Scope of Medical Services

    The successful service provider will be responsible for delivering comprehensive, high-quality radiological screening. Key operational deliverables include:

    • Conducting pre-employment, pension fund, annual, and exit medical chest X-rays for Msunduzi Municipality employees.
    • Ensuring all X-ray services are performed within the Pietermaritzburg city boundary to accommodate employees who cannot travel outside the area.
    • Delivering finalized chest X-ray reports to the Occupational Health Clinic at the A S Chetty Building (Lower Ground, 333 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg) within 10 working days of receiving a purchase order.
    • Maintaining strict adherence to the Health Professions Act, the Hazardous Substances Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including professional indemnity insurance coverage of R1,000,000 per claim.

    Mandatory Compliance Requirements

    To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a stringent compliance package demonstrating medical and operational legitimacy. Essential documentation includes:

    • A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report reflecting an active MAAA status.
    • A current SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN.
    • A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
    • Proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
    • A non-refundable tender deposit fee receipt of R826.19 (if a printed copy was purchased from the municipality), or proof of free download from the e-Tender portal.

    Evaluation Criteria

    Proposals will undergo a rigorous two-stage evaluation process in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022:

    • Stage One (Functionality): Bidders must achieve a minimum threshold of 25 out of 35 points. Points are awarded for company experience in chest X-ray screening (up to 20 points) and the post-qualification experience of the radiographer (up to 15 points).
    • Stage Two (Price and Preference): Qualifying bids will be adjudicated using the 80/20 preference point system. Eighty points are allocated for price competitiveness, and 20 points are awarded for specific goals, including Black ownership (10 points), women ownership (5 points), and business location within the Msunduzi jurisdiction (5 points).

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    Submission Guidelines

    There will be no briefing session or site meeting for this procurement. Completed tender documents must be submitted in both hard copy and on a CD or USB flash drive, contained within a sealed envelope. The envelope must be clearly marked with “CONTRACT No. SCM 20 OF 26-27” and the contract description. Submissions must be deposited in the official Tender Box at the Msunduzi Municipality’s Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road (off Kershaw Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3201. The strict closing time is 12:00 on Friday, 27 November 2026. Bids must remain valid for four months (120 days) from the closing date. Late, couriered, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. For technical enquiries, contact Silindelo Dlamini at 033-392-5054 or silindelo.dlamini@msunduzi.gov.za.

    Document Downloads

    Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury e-Tender portal:

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