Knowledge Centre, Procurement & Tenders
How to Write a Body Bag Tender Specification
Vague specifications – “body bags, heavy duty, black” – produce quotes that cannot be compared. A clear specification protects your institution and makes evaluation fair.
Specification template
| Item description | e.g. Adult body bag, heavy-duty, with handles |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | e.g. minimum 220 x 90 cm |
| Material | e.g. PEVA or PE, chlorine-free |
| Thickness | e.g. minimum 200 microns per layer |
| Seams | e.g. heat-sealed/welded; no untreated sewn seams |
| Closure | e.g. C- or U-shaped heavy-duty zip with flap and lockable pull |
| Handles | e.g. minimum 6, reinforced |
| Safe working load | e.g. minimum stated SWL with test method |
| Identification | e.g. clear ID pocket at head end |
| Colour | e.g. white / black / grey |
| Packaging | e.g. individually folded, X units per carton, carton labelled with size and batch |
| Documentation | Technical datasheet with test methods; manufacturer and country of origin |
| Samples | e.g. 2 samples per item for evaluation |
| Delivery | Address, lead time, delivery schedule |
Tips
- Use minimums, not exact figures, unless there is a technical reason – this widens competition.
- Avoid brand names, or add “or equivalent”.
- Separate items by size with individual quantities so prices can be compared.
- Request prices ex VAT and incl. VAT and state the validity period.
- Evaluate samples against the specification before award.
- Follow the applicable procurement rules – PFMA/MFMA, Treasury instructions, preferential procurement and CSD registration requirements for public bodies.
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Educational resource only. This article does not replace facility protocols, infection-prevention policies, official forensic procedures, manufacturer instructions or legal advice. Always verify product suitability against the applicable protocol and supplier test evidence. Last reviewed: October 2026.
