SUPPLY OF MEDICAL CONSUMABLES FOR VMMC & ZACHSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND This Request is issued to solicit competitive quotations from LOCALLY ZIMBABWEAN REGISTERED qualified and eligible suppliers for the supply and delivery of medical consumables required to support implementation of the ZACH and Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) programmes. These programmes provide essential clinical and preventive health services across multiple healthcare facilities in Zimbabwe. The consumables to be procured are critical for routine medical procedures, infection prevention and control (IPC), and general facility operations. Given the clinical nature of the end use, all products must be: Fit for intended medical purposeCompliant with applicable regulatory requirementsManufactured under certified quality management systems The procurement aims to ensure: Continuous availability of essential consumablesAdherence to infection prevention standardsSafe and efficient service delivery   SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS All goods offered must fully comply with the specifications below or be of equal or better performance, clearly justified with supporting documentation. # Item Description & Technical Specifications UOM Pack Size Qty 1 Waste Disposal Bags (General Waste)/ Bin liners, black – Medium duty polyethylene liner bags; density ≥ 0.90 g/cm³; size approximately 30 cm x 37 cm; thickness ≥ 10–15 microns; tear-resistant; leak-proof; black colour for general waste segregation; supplied in sealed packs Pack P/100 60 2 Waste Disposal Bags (Infectious Waste)/ Bin liners, yellow – Medium duty polyethylene liner bags; size ~30 cm x 37 cm; thickness ≥ 10–15 microns; compliant with healthcare waste color coding; yellow colour; puncture-resistant; suitable for biohazard waste handling Pack P/100 10 3 Waste Disposal Bags (Hazardous Waste)/ Bin liners, red – Medium duty polyethylene liner bags; size ~30 cm x 37 cm; thickness ≥ 10–15 microns; red colour; suitable for highly infectious/hazardous waste; leak-proof and durable Pack P/100 51 4 Cotton Swabs – Medical-grade cotton swabs; 100% purified cotton fibres; high absorbency; free from impurities; supplied in hygienic packaging; suitable for wound care and medical application; non-irritant; white colour Kg 1 kg 40 5 Methylated Spirit – Ethanol concentration ≥ 90–95% v/v at 20°C; completely miscible with water; suitable for skin and surface disinfection; supplied in sealed, labelled 1 litre containers with safety cap Litre 1 L 120 6 Disposable Underpads / Linen Savers – Fluid-resistant disposable pads; approximate size 53 cm x 65 cm (acceptable range 53X65 cm OR 60X^0 cm); multi-layer absorbent core; waterproof backing; suitable for patient care environments Pack P/200 20 7 Paper Towels – Disposable paper towels, high absorbency; suitable for clinical hygiene and hand drying; compatible with standard dispensers; single-use Each Each 52 8 Normal Saline solution 0.9% - Sodium Chloride 0.9%Registered with MCAZ. Each 1L 10     SECTION 3: DELIVERY AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS Deliveries must be consolidated and clearly labelled per item and batchPackaging must ensure protection against moisture, contamination, and physical damageEach shipment must include: Delivery notePacking listInvoice   SECTION 4: EVALUATION CRITERIA Quotations will be evaluated based on: Technical Compliance (Pass/Fail)Full compliance with specificationsSubmission of required documentation Commercial EvaluationPrice competitivenessDelivery timelines Supplier EligibilityRelevant experience in medical supplies   SECTION 5: QUOTATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Suppliers must submit: Completed quote pricing scheduleTechnical offer with specifications Incomplete submissions may be rejected.   SECTION 6: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDP reserves the right to accept or reject any quotationPartial awards may be madePrices must remain valid for a minimum of 90 daysPayment terms: As per UNDP standard term – 30 days DAP