City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd has issued an open tender (BID 2637G) for the supply and delivery of medical and pharmaceutical supplies. This strategic procurement initiative is designed to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the workforce across the City of Johannesburg’s municipal operations, guaranteeing that essential healthcare resources are readily available and compliant with stringent quality standards.
Scope of Supply
The appointed service provider will be responsible for delivering a wide array of medical and pharmaceutical products. The bill of quantities includes:
- Medicinal items such as Ascorbic Acid, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Amoxicillin, and various other tablets.
- Solutions, suspensions, and injections, including IV fluids, vaccines, and emergency medications.
- Topical applications like creams, ointments, and lotions.
- Medical equipment and consumables, including glucose test strips, BP monitors, stethoscopes, bandages, syringes, and first aid kits.
- Specific requirements for an automated external defibrillator (AED) and related accessories.
Special Conditions and Evaluation
Proposals will undergo a rigorous evaluation process. Bidders must first achieve a minimum technical functionality threshold of 80% to proceed to the final adjudication stage. The evaluation utilizes a specific goals preference point system, awarding points for the following transformation and localization criteria:
- Enterprises with at least 51% Black ownership (5 points)
- Enterprises owned by Black youth with at least 51% shareholding (4 points)
- Exempted Micro Enterprises or Qualifying Small Enterprises that are 51% Black owned (3 points)
- Enterprises owned by Black people with disabilities with at least 51% shareholding (2 points)
- Local suppliers operating within the City of Johannesburg geographical area (2 points)
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a comprehensive and fully compliant documentation package. Essential submissions include:
- 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 (not older than three months), accompanied by certified copies of the owners’ ID documents. For joint ventures or consortia, a consolidated B-BBEE certificate from a verification agency is required.
- An original bid submission, two physical copies, and a Memory Stick containing the entire tender submission.
Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session or site meeting for this procurement. Completed bid documents must be deposited in the official tender box at the City Power Head Office Tender Advice Centre, located at 40 Heronmere Road, Reuven, Johannesburg, 2016. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Tuesday, 08 December 2026. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or emailed tender offers will not be accepted. Submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 120 days from the closing date. For procedural enquiries, contact Busisiwe Stone at 011-490-7436 or bstone@citypower.co.za.
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Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:
- Bid Number 2637G – Bid Document for Supply and Delivery of Medical and Pharmaceutical Supplies
- Standard for Provision of Pharmaceutical Supplies 03 November 2026
- Bid Advert Template Medical and Pharmaceutical 2637G
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