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Published: 14 June 2016

Invitation to Supply

Part 5 - Statement of Requirements

Authorised Contact Person

Jared Tang

Category Manager

Contact through the HPV Procurement Portal

https://www.hpv.org.au/

Invitation to Supply Number:

HPVITS2016-123

Invitation to Supply Name:

Dental Consumables

HPVITS2016-123 Closing Date and

time:

02 August 2016 14:00 AEST

https://esourcing.hpv.org.au/

https://esourcing.hpv.org.au/

https://www.hpv.org.au/

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A Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 10

1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 10

2 Scope ................................................................................................................................ 10

3 Product Categories ........................................................................................................... 10

4 Product Conditions ........................................................................................................... 11

5 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 13

B Service, delivery, and support ....................................................................................................... 15

1 Delivery ............................................................................................................................. 15

2 Urgent Deliveries .............................................................................................................. 15

3 Training ............................................................................................................................. 15

4 Customer Service and Support ........................................................................................ 16

5 Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 16

6 Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................. 17

7 Reporting .......................................................................................................................... 17

8 Service Level Agreement ................................................................................................. 17

C General Requirements .................................................................................................................. 18

1 Standards and Compliance .............................................................................................. 18

2 Packaging and Labelling .................................................................................................. 18

3 Recall Process .................................................................................................................. 18

4 Backorders and Discontinued Lines ................................................................................. 19

5 Infection Control................................................................................................................ 19

6 Superseded Products ....................................................................................................... 19

7 Shelf Life ........................................................................................................................... 19

8 Reference Sites ................................................................................................................ 19

D Product Specifications ................................................................................................................... 21

1 Substances of Concern .................................................................................................... 21

2 Instrument Trays ............................................................................................................... 21

3 Category Specifications .................................................................................................... 21

Category 1 - Burs .............................................................................................................................. 22

1.01 Burs, Diamond - Finishing and Polishing ......................................................................... 22

1.02 Burs, Diamond - Restorative ............................................................................................ 23

1.03 Burs, Steel - Restorative ................................................................................................... 23

1.04 Burs, Steel - Surgical ........................................................................................................ 24

1.05 Burs, Steel - Acrylic Stainless Steel ................................................................................. 24

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1.06 Burs, Tungsten Carbide - Finishing and Polishing ........................................................... 25

1.07 Burs, Tungsten Carbide - Restorative .............................................................................. 25

1.08 Burs, Tungsten Carbide - Surgical ................................................................................... 26

1.09 Bur Stands ........................................................................................................................ 27

1.10 Mandrels ........................................................................................................................... 27

1.11 Polishing Discs ................................................................................................................. 27

Category 2 - Endodontics .................................................................................................................. 29

2.01 Bleaching Material ............................................................................................................ 29

2.02 Broaches – Barbed ........................................................................................................... 29

2.03 Broaches – Smooth .......................................................................................................... 29

2.04 Cements and Sealers ....................................................................................................... 29

2.05 Drills – Gates Glidden ....................................................................................................... 29

2.06 Drills - Peeso .................................................................................................................... 29

2.07 Drills – Fillers and Spirals ................................................................................................. 29

2.08 Files – Hand ...................................................................................................................... 30

2.09 Files - Pathfinders ............................................................................................................. 30

2.10 Files - Reamers ................................................................................................................ 30

2.11 Files - Rotary .................................................................................................................... 30

2.12 Fingers – Pluggers and Spreaders ................................................................................... 30

2.13 Gauges and Rulers ........................................................................................................... 30

2.14 Irrigation - Solutions .......................................................................................................... 30

2.15 Medicaments .................................................................................................................... 31

2.16 Points - GP ....................................................................................................................... 31

2.17 Points - Paper ................................................................................................................... 31

2.18 Post Endodontics Bleaching Products.............................................................................. 31

2.19 Rings and Stoppers .......................................................................................................... 31

2.20 Storage Accessories ......................................................................................................... 31

2.21 Temporary Filling .............................................................................................................. 31

Category 3 - General Consumables ................................................................................................. 32

3.01 Air Water Syringe Tips ...................................................................................................... 32

3.02 Anaesthetics Needles ....................................................................................................... 32

3.03 Applicator, one-piece - Micro-Brushes ............................................................................. 32

3.04 Applicator, one-piece - Multi-Brushes............................................................................... 32

3.05 Articulating - Papers ......................................................................................................... 32

3.06 Aspirator Tube - Disposable ............................................................................................. 33

3.07 Barriers and Drapes Products .......................................................................................... 33

3.08 Bibs ................................................................................................................................... 33

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3.09 Bib Chains ........................................................................................................................ 33

3.10 Cotton Products – Cotton Guards .................................................................................... 33

3.11 Cotton Products – Cotton Haemostat and Pledgets ......................................................... 33

3.12 Cotton Products – Cotton Pellets ..................................................................................... 33

3.13 Cotton Products – Cotton Rolls ........................................................................................ 34

3.14 Dappen Dishes ................................................................................................................. 34

3.15 Dental Impression Solutions - Disinfection Material ......................................................... 34

3.16 Dental Water-Unit Treatment - Tablets ............................................................................ 34

3.17 Disposable Holders - Wells .............................................................................................. 34

3.18 Distilled Water ................................................................................................................... 35

3.19 Gingival Retraction – Cords .............................................................................................. 35

3.20 Gingival Retraction – Haemostatic Solutions ................................................................... 35

3.21 Haemostatic Sponges ...................................................................................................... 35

3.22 Mixing Pad for Impression and Restorative Material ........................................................ 35

3.23 Rubber Dam Sheets ......................................................................................................... 35

3.24 Rubber Dam Accessories - Interproximal Elastic Stabiliser ............................................. 35

3.25 Saliva Ejectors .................................................................................................................. 35

3.26 Suction Tube Adaptor ....................................................................................................... 36

3.27 Suction Tube – Single Use ............................................................................................... 36

Category 4 - Impression Products .................................................................................................... 37

4.01 Bite Registration – Silicone ............................................................................................... 37

4.02 Bite Registration – Wax .................................................................................................... 37

4.03 Denture Pressure Indicator Paste .................................................................................... 37

4.04 Impression Adhesives ...................................................................................................... 37

4.05 Impression Dispensing Tools ........................................................................................... 37

4.06 Impression Tray Cleaners ................................................................................................ 37

4.07 Materials - Impression Addition Silicone .......................................................................... 38

4.08 Materials - Impression Alginate ........................................................................................ 38

4.09 Materials - Impression Polyether ...................................................................................... 38

4.10 Materials - Impression Polyvinyl Silaxane ........................................................................ 38

4.11 Materials - Impression Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE) ........................................................... 38

4.12 Spatulas ............................................................................................................................ 38

4.13 Trays - Metal ..................................................................................................................... 38

4.14 Trays - Single use, disposable ......................................................................................... 38

Category 5 - Instruments and Accessories ....................................................................................... 40

5.01 Amalgam Carriers ............................................................................................................. 40

5.02 Applicator Instruments ...................................................................................................... 40

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5.03 Articulating Paper Holder .................................................................................................. 40

5.04 Aspirating Syringes ........................................................................................................... 40

5.05 Composite Gun ................................................................................................................. 40

5.06 Composite Instruments ..................................................................................................... 40

5.07 Cord Packers .................................................................................................................... 41

5.08 Crimping Pliers ................................................................................................................. 41

5.09 Crown Removers .............................................................................................................. 41

5.10 Curettes ............................................................................................................................ 41

5.11 Fracture Finders ............................................................................................................... 41

5.12 Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Applicator Gun .................................................................. 41

5.13 Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Activator Gun .................................................................... 41

5.14 Instrument Accessories - Cassettes ................................................................................. 42

5.15 Instrument Accessories - Instrument Trays ...................................................................... 42

5.16 Instrument Accessories – Instrument Sharpeners ........................................................... 42

5.17 Instrument Preparation - Burnishers................................................................................. 42

5.18 Instrument Preparation - Carvers ..................................................................................... 42

5.19 Instrument Preparation - Chisels ...................................................................................... 42

5.20 Instrument Preparation - Excavators ................................................................................ 43

5.21 Instrument Preparation - Explorers................................................................................... 43

5.22 Instrument Preparation – Periodontal Probe .................................................................... 43

5.23 Instrument Preparation - Hatchets.................................................................................... 43

5.24 Instrument Preparation – Margin Trimmers ...................................................................... 43

5.25 Instrument Preparation – Plastic Instrument .................................................................... 43

5.26 Intraligamentary Syringes ................................................................................................. 44

5.27 Mirrors ............................................................................................................................... 44

5.28 Mirrors Accessories - Handle ........................................................................................... 44

5.29 Mouth Props ..................................................................................................................... 44

5.30 Needle Holders ................................................................................................................. 44

5.31 Packers and Pluggers ...................................................................................................... 44

5.32 Retractors - Cheek............................................................................................................ 44

5.33 Retractors - Lip ................................................................................................................. 45

5.34 Retractors - Tongue .......................................................................................................... 45

5.35 Rubber Dam Clamps ........................................................................................................ 45

5.36 Rubber Dam - Frames ...................................................................................................... 45

5.37 Safety Syringe System, Local Anaesthetics ..................................................................... 45

5.38 Scalers .............................................................................................................................. 45

5.39 Scissors ............................................................................................................................ 45

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5.40 Tweezers .......................................................................................................................... 46

Category 6 - Laboratory Products ..................................................................................................... 47

6.01 Acrylic Resin – Cold Cure ................................................................................................. 47

6.02 Acrylic Resin – Heat Cure ................................................................................................ 47

6.03 Bleaching - Bleaching Trays ............................................................................................. 47

6.04 Bleaching - Gingival Barriers ............................................................................................ 47

6.05 Casting and Investing - Crucibles ..................................................................................... 47

6.06 Casting and Investing - Investments ................................................................................ 47

6.07 Casting and Investing – Non-Precious Alloy .................................................................... 48

6.08 Casting and Investing – Semi-Precious Alloy ................................................................... 48

6.09 Casting and Investing - Precious Alloy ............................................................................. 48

6.10 Casting and Investing - Solder ......................................................................................... 48

6.11 Casting and Investing – Lab Putty .................................................................................... 48

6.12 Ceramics and Composites – Indirect Composites ........................................................... 48

6.13 Ceramics and Composites – Machinable Ceramics ......................................................... 48

6.14 Ceramics and Composites – Ceramics ............................................................................ 49

6.15 Dental Compound Cake ................................................................................................... 49

6.16 Dental Compound Stick .................................................................................................... 49

6.17 Dental Plasters ................................................................................................................. 49

6.18 Dental Stones ................................................................................................................... 49

6.19 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Mops ........................................................................ 49

6.20 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Polish / Paste ........................................................... 49

6.21 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Pumice ..................................................................... 49

6.22 Finishing and Polishing – Sandblasting Materials ............................................................ 50

6.23 Investment Accessories .................................................................................................... 50

6.24 Model Fabrication – Duplicating Material ......................................................................... 50

6.25 Model Fabrication – Gypsums .......................................................................................... 50

6.26 Model Fabrication – Model Preparation ........................................................................... 50

6.27 Model Fabrication – Pin / Model systems ......................................................................... 50

6.28 Model Fabrication – Saw Blades ...................................................................................... 50

6.29 Model Fabrication – Separators ....................................................................................... 50

6.30 Plaster Cutters .................................................................................................................. 51

6.31 Polishers – Brushes .......................................................................................................... 51

6.32 Polishers – Buffs ............................................................................................................... 51

6.33 Preformed Patters – Preformed Wax Patterns ................................................................. 51

6.34 Prosthetics – Characterisation Kits................................................................................... 51

6.35 Prosthetics – Separating Agents ...................................................................................... 51

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6.36 Prosthetics – Teeth ........................................................................................................... 51

6.37 Putties and Silicones – Gingival Silicone ......................................................................... 51

6.38 Soft Relining Material - Temporary ................................................................................... 51

6.39 Soft Relining Material - Permanent................................................................................... 51

6.40 Wax - Baseplate ............................................................................................................... 52

6.41 Wax - Boxing .................................................................................................................... 52

6.42 Wax - Carving ................................................................................................................... 52

6.43 Wax – Casting Sheets ...................................................................................................... 52

6.44 Wax - Dipping ................................................................................................................... 52

6.45 Wax - Inlays ...................................................................................................................... 52

6.46 Wax - Periphery ................................................................................................................ 52

6.47 Wax - Sprues .................................................................................................................... 52

6.48 Wax - Sticky ...................................................................................................................... 52

6.49 Waxing Instruments .......................................................................................................... 53

Category 7 - Orthodontics Products .................................................................................................. 54

7.01 Arch Wire, Components and Attachments ....................................................................... 54

7.02 Banding Systems .............................................................................................................. 54

7.03 Buccal Tubes .................................................................................................................... 54

7.04 Cephalometric Accessories – Marking Instruments ......................................................... 55

7.05 Cephalometric Accessories – Measuring Instruments ..................................................... 55

7.06 Coil Spring ........................................................................................................................ 55

7.07 Disc Guard ........................................................................................................................ 55

7.08 Double Sided Stripping Disc ............................................................................................. 55

7.09 Facebows ......................................................................................................................... 55

7.10 Forceps - Orthodontic ....................................................................................................... 55

7.11 Headgear Systems and Oral Screen ................................................................................ 55

7.12 Intraoral Mirror .................................................................................................................. 55

7.13 Ligature Wire Systems ..................................................................................................... 56

7.14 Lingual Attachments ......................................................................................................... 56

7.15 Orthodontic Brackets ........................................................................................................ 56

7.16 Orthodontic Cement / Resin Systems .............................................................................. 56

7.17 Orthodontic Cement / Resin Systems - Orthodontic Mixes .............................................. 56

7.18 Orthodontic Cement / Resin Systems - Associated Applicators ...................................... 56

7.19 Orthodontic Elastics .......................................................................................................... 57

7.20 Orthodontic Storage Systems ........................................................................................... 57

7.21 Orthodontic Screws .......................................................................................................... 57

7.22 Photographic Camera ....................................................................................................... 57

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7.23 Pliers ................................................................................................................................. 57

7.24 Retainer Boxes ................................................................................................................. 57

7.25 Retraction Suction System ............................................................................................... 57

7.26 Thermoforming Material ................................................................................................... 58

7.27 Tongue Depressors .......................................................................................................... 58

7.28 Wax – Orthodontic ............................................................................................................ 58

7.29 Wire Cutters ...................................................................................................................... 58

Category 8 - Preventative Products .................................................................................................. 59

8.01 Disclosing Products .......................................................................................................... 59

8.02 Floss ................................................................................................................................. 59

8.03 Flouride Products – Gels .................................................................................................. 59

8.04 Flouride Products – Varnishes ......................................................................................... 59

8.05 Flouride Products – Foams .............................................................................................. 59

8.06 Flouride Products – Flouride Trays .................................................................................. 60

8.07 Mouth Guard Blanks ......................................................................................................... 60

8.08 Prophy Brushes ................................................................................................................ 60

8.09 Prophy Cups ..................................................................................................................... 60

8.10 Prophy Paste .................................................................................................................... 60

8.11 Tooth Mousse ................................................................................................................... 60

Category 9 - Restorative Products .................................................................................................... 61

9.01 Caries Detectors ............................................................................................................... 61

9.02 Cements / Liners – Calcium Hydoxide (CaOH) Liners ..................................................... 61

9.03 Cements / Liners – Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Cements ............................................ 61

9.04 Cements / Liners – Resin Cements .................................................................................. 61

9.05 Composite Resin Bonding - Kits ....................................................................................... 61

9.06 Core Build-Up ................................................................................................................... 61

9.07 Crowns – Stainless Steel .................................................................................................. 62

9.08 Filling Material - Amalgams .............................................................................................. 62

9.09 Filling Material – Composites, Anterior ............................................................................. 62

9.10 Filling Material – Composites, Posterior ........................................................................... 62

9.11 Filling Material – Composites, Flowable ........................................................................... 62

9.12 Filling Material – Flow Dispensing Tips ............................................................................ 62

9.13 Filling Material – Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) - Self Cured ........................................... 62

9.14 Filling Material – Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) - Light Cured ......................................... 63

9.15 Filling Material – Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC) Filling ...................... 63

9.16 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Pastes ...................................................................... 63

9.17 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Strips ........................................................................ 63

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9.18 Fissure Sealant ................................................................................................................. 63

9.19 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Bands, Sectional ............................................................. 63

9.20 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Bands, Siqveland ............................................................ 63

9.21 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Bands, Retainerless Matrix System ................................ 64

9.22 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Bands, Tofflemire ............................................................ 64

9.23 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Retainers (Bands) ........................................................... 64

9.24 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Retainers (Sectional) ...................................................... 64

9.25 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Strips ............................................................................... 64

9.26 Matrices and Wedges – Wedges ...................................................................................... 64

9.27 Matrices and Wedges – Cervical System Kit ................................................................... 64

9.28 Matrices and Wedges – Cervical System Kit Refills ......................................................... 65

9.29 Matrices and Wedges – Sectional System Kit .................................................................. 65

9.30 Matrices and Wedges – Sectional System Kit Refills ....................................................... 65

9.31 Pins ................................................................................................................................... 65

9.32 Posts ................................................................................................................................. 65

9.33 Resin Bonding System - Primer ....................................................................................... 65

9.34 Resin Bonding System - Sealer ........................................................................................ 65

9.35 Resin Bonding System – Etch .......................................................................................... 66

9.36 Resin Bonding System – Primer / Sealer combination..................................................... 66

9.37 Resin Reinforcement Ribbon ............................................................................................ 66

9.38 Temporary Cement ........................................................................................................... 66

9.39 Temporary Crown Forms .................................................................................................. 66

Category 10 - Surgical Products ....................................................................................................... 67

10.01 Bone Files ......................................................................................................................... 67

10.02 Bone Trimmers ................................................................................................................. 67

10.03 Elevators ........................................................................................................................... 67

10.04 Forceps ............................................................................................................................. 67

10.05 Haemostats ....................................................................................................................... 68

10.06 Luxators ............................................................................................................................ 68

E Appendices .................................................................................................................................... 69

Appendix 1 - Product List .................................................................................................................. 69

Appendix 2 - References ................................................................................................................... 84

A 2.a Standards ......................................................................................................................... 84

A 2.b Guidelines and Other References .................................................................................... 84

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A Introduction

1 Purpose

a. The purpose of this Part 5 - Statement of Requirements, is to:

(i) detail the scope and range of products sought under this Dental Consumables

Invitation to Supply (ITS)

(ii) specify the requirements that Respondents and / or their offered products must meet

(these requirements also form part of any resulting Agreement between HPV and any

successful Respondent)

2 Scope

a. HPV is seeking responses for Dental Consumables for use in Participating Health Services.

The envisaged Term of the Agreement is two (2) years plus one optional two year extension

periods (e.g. 2+2).

b. The scope of this ITS includes:

(i) the supply of the products listed in section Part 5 -A3 - Product Categories.

Some of the dental consumables use in dental procedures such as anaesthetic,

evacuation, infection control, waxes and compound are re-assigned under the other

categories listed in section Part 5 – A3 – Product Categories.

c. The scope of this ITS does not include the:

(i) supply of Dental Anaesthetics (except needles and syringes without drugs);

(ii) supply of Dental Equipment;

(iii) supply of Dental Handpieces;

(iv) supply of Dental Implants;

(v) supply of Radiography & Imaging Equipment and its consumables;

(vi) supply of Dental Pharmaceutical; and

(vii) supply of products that are already part of other established HPV contracts.

3 Product Categories

a. The categories of Dental Consumables required under this ITS include:

(i) Category 1 – Burs;

(ii) Category 2 – Endodontics products;

(iii) Category 3 – General Consumables;

(iv) Category 4 – Impression products;

(v) Category 5 – Instruments and accessories;

(vi) Category 6 – Laboratory products;

(vii) Category 7 – Orthodontics products;

(viii) Category 8 – Preventative products;

(ix) Category 9 – Restorative products;

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(x) Category 10 – Surgical Products.

b. The Respondent may offer products in one, some or all categories.

c. Only products that specifically fit within the category description provided will be considered.

d. Preference to offers with the greatest range and best value for money across and/or within

product categories (with the exception of niche product ranges) may be given.

e. HPV reserves the right not to consider any additional products offered.

f. For a full list of product categories and subcategories, see Appendix 1 - Product List.

4 Product Conditions

4.1 Clinical Trials

a. Participating Health Services may, at their discretion, research or trial new technology or

use non-contracted products to perform clinical trials at any time during the Term of any

resulting Agreement.

4.2 Product Duplication

a. HPV will not consider any product that is subject to a current HPV Agreement.

b. The Respondent will ensure that each product is offered in only one subcategory.

It is at the Respondent’s discretion to ensure that each product is submitted in the most

appropriate subcategory.

4.3 Product Information

a. The Respondent will submit a copy of relevant product diagrams, specifications or

brochures to assist in accurately identifying products offered.

b. Where research papers or relevant scientific information is available, this should be

submitted with the Response.

c. All product information submitted should:

(i) be in electronic format

(ii) be in English

(iii) be specific to the product offered

(iv) contain the Respondent’s company name

(v) include the product code

(vi) include a detailed specification of the product

(vii) include clear diagrams/pictures of the product.

d. To assist in managing this material, all product information submitted needs to be labelled

with the relevant HPV category and subcategory number.

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Electronic copies must include the HPV Category and subcategory numbers in the filename

or identifying metadata.

HPV may not consider unlabelled submissions.

e. Product information will not be evaluated, but is necessary to assist in accurately identifying

products offered.

f. HPV reserves the right to exclude products from evaluation when the product is

unidentifiable and provided information is:

(i) not labelled as per Part 5 A 4.3 d above; or

(ii) is incomplete as to Part 5 A 4.3 c.

g. The Respondent should not submit information relating to products that are not called for in

this ITS.

h. Respondents are to provide for evaluation purposes samples of submitted products and

accessories. This is to include:

(i) one (1) sample of one (1) size for each product type of each range or sub-category;

(ii) single use or re-usable;

(iii) sterile or non-sterile;

(iv) a list of all samples provided; and

(v) instructions for use, where applicable.

i. All samples provided should be:

(i) new and unopened;

(ii) packed, sealed and labelled; and

(iii) include supporting specifications and relevant data.

j. Each sample submitted should be clearly labelled with the following information:

(i) name of the Respondent;

(ii) ITS name and number;

(iii) name and number of the sub-category that the product has been tendered into; and

(iv) product code and description.

k. All samples submitted will be disposed of upon completion of the evaluation process unless

collection or return instructions are supplied with each sample. Samples to be returned will

be at Respondent’s cost.

l. For samples to be returned, Respondents are to include instructions with the samples with

the following:

(i) Clear instructions to indicate if the samples are to be collected from HPV or are to be

sent back at the Respondent’s cost. For samples that are to be sent back, instructions

are to include the freight account or ‘con note’, an address print out and any

necessary paperwork that is to be used by HPV to enable the return to occur.

m. Samples are to be sent to the following address:

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Attention to: Jared Tang

HPVITS2016-123

Health Purchasing Victoria

Level 34, Casselden Place, 2 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000

n. All samples are to arrive at the above address before the Tender Closing Date and Time

5 Definitions

a. The following definitions apply to this Part 5 – Statement of Requirements, unless otherwise

stated.

TERM DEFINITION

Agreement A contract entered into by HPV and a Respondent for the provision of Dental Consumables. Comprises the General Conditions, and all Schedules, Annexures of any kind and any attachments.

ARTG Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods under the control of TGA

business day Any weekday not gazetted as a public holiday in Melbourne, Victoria.

GS1 Global Standards One

GTIN Global Trade Identification Number

HPV Health Purchasing Victoria

ITS Invitation To Supply

may Indicates an optional element; it is at the Respondent’s discretion to either meet or not meet this element, and failure to meet this element will not have an impact during evaluation.

must Indicates a mandatory requirement; failure to meet this requirement will result in the submission being eliminated from further consideration.

normal use Indicates that the item has undergone use for which it was manufactured and intended, and shows no signs of physical damage other than regular wear and tear.

NPC National Product Catalogue

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

PHS Participating Health Services - Public Hospitals and other Health or Related Services, as those terms are defined in Section 3 of the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic), that are described in Appendix 4 of Part 8.

Respondent

Any person, company or organisation responding to this ITS and, unless the context otherwise requires, includes those who may access the ITS for submitting a Tender.

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TERM DEFINITION

shelf life The date indicator listed on products, whether it is listed as Best Before, Use By or another term.

should Indicates a highly desirable element; unless justifiable reason exists, not meeting this element may impact evaluation.

single use A device that is intended to be used on an individual patient, during a single procedure, and then discarded. (Source: TGA, Regulation of the Re-Manufacture of Single Use Medical Devices).

SLA Service Level Agreement

TGA Therapeutic Goods Administration

TRW Tender Response Worksheet

will Indicates an anticipated future condition or requirement to be met.

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B Service, delivery, and support

1 Delivery

a. Dental Consumables must be delivered to the location(s) specified by Participating Health

Services within the shortest possible timeframe; however, this must not exceed two (2)

business days from receipt of order unless otherwise agreed with the Participating Health

Service.

b. All deliveries are bound as per the Draft Agreement, Part 7 – 9 Acceptance and Rejection of

Deliverables.

2 Urgent Deliveries

a. For the purposes of this section, urgent deliveries refers to urgent requests placed by an

individual Participating Health Service, and does not include state-wide emergency

situations.

b. Urgent deliveries should be received by Participating Health Services within 24 hours from

receipt of order.

3 Training

a. Upon request by a Participating Health Service, successful Respondents will deliver a

training package and/or training materials to facilitate the introduction of their Dental

Consumables to clinicians in their operating environment.

b. Training requirements may include (but are not limited to):

(i) face-to-face training at Participating Health Service sites (i.e. in-service training)

(ii) off-site study days for clinicians

(iii) updates and refresher training on new products and/or equipment and surgical

techniques

(iv) training on cleaning and sterilisation to nominated personnel and the Participating

Health Services’ CSSD and SSU (for reusable instruments)

(v) training materials.

c. If requested by a PHS, successful Respondent must provide an education plan detailing

how they will provide training to nominated staff. Note that the number of staff involved in

training may vary greatly between PHS

d. Successful Respondent must ensure that the following is available to PHS (in either hard-

copy or electronic format):

(i) the credentials of any staff who would be providing support in Victoria;

(ii) the hours of availability for support;

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(iv) details of educational and/or support materials available to clinicians.

e. All training regimes must be implemented and include appropriate levels of training to meet

Workplace Health & Safety standards as required by The Victorian WorkCover Authority.

4 Customer Service and Support

a. The successful Respondent must be able to deliver prompt customer service and support to

Participating Health Services.

b. The successful Respondent will nominate at least one Representative as the key account

manager to provide the support and to work closely with the PHS and HPV.

c. The successful Respondent will provide Participating Health Services with representatives

that are:

(i) inherently familiar with the contracted products

(ii) appropriately qualified

(iii) technically/clinically knowledgeable about the contracted products

(iv) available to respond to Participating Health Services’ queries during business hours

(v) representatives are required to have a valid Police Check and may require a Working

with Children Check.

d. It is desirable that nominated Representatives have a clinical background or experience.

e. The level of customer service and support required of Representatives is expected to

include (but is not limited to):

(i) liaising with clinicians to recommend products and solutions

(ii) promptly answering clinicians’ queries

(iii) liaising with various hospital departments (for example: operating theatre, Dental Unit

Managers, Infection Prevention Manager, Supply Managers)

(iv) providing on-site clinical support during cases (if requested)

(v) providing informational materials

(vi) providing education and in-service training upon request.

5 Warranty

a. All products covered in this ITS (including relevant instrument sets and loan kits) are to be

issued a warranty for a minimum or twelve (12) months from the delivery date for normal

use.

b. Upon request, the successful Respondent will provide information (printed or electronic)

explaining product warranty.

5.2 Replacements under Warranty

a. The replacement of any item under warranty will be at no cost to the Participating Health

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b. The cost of any pickup or delivery associated with a repair or replacement under warranty

will be borne by the successful Respondent.

6 Key Performance Indicators

a. Refer to Draft agreement - Performance Indicators.

7 Reporting

a. Refer to Draft agreement - reporting requirements.

8 Service Level Agreement

a. Participating Health Services may enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the

successful Respondent(s). The SLA may cover arrangements including, but not limited to:

(i) requirements for stock management and rotation

(ii) arrangements for ordering, invoicing and delivery

(iii) clinical support, including attendance requirements for Representatives in relation to

education and training

(iv) communication arrangements for product recalls and safety alerts (refer to C3

Recallnet).

b. The SLA will be in addition to the Agreement between the successful Respondent(s) and

HPV, and will not alter any terms of the Agreement.

c. HPV will not be responsible for monitoring compliance with any SLA. This is a matter of

agreement between the parties to the SLA.

d. Successful Respondent(s) will provide a copy of all Service Level Agreements to HPV within

1 week of being finalised.

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C General Requirements

1 Standards and Compliance

a. All items offered must comply with relevant Australian Standards (or their equivalent

International Standards). Refer to Appendix 2 - References for a list of the minimum relevant

standards.

b. All items offered must be approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration

(TGA), where applicable. The Respondent must provide evidence of this (i.e. ARTG

certificates) in its response.

c. The successful Respondent must provide evidence of ARTG certification to Participating

Health Services upon request.

2 Packaging and Labelling

a. Products must be packaged to retain the structural integrity of the enclosed product.

b. Sterile products will be packaged in a manner that protects the contents from contamination

during transportation, storage and handling.

c. Packaging must protect products with sharp points or edges (e.g. needles, where present)

and be safe when packages are handled.

d. All labels must comply with the Therapeutic Goods Order No. 37: General Requirements for

Labels for Therapeutic Goods.

e. Items will be delivered in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

f. It is a requirement for individual product packaging to include (where applicable):

(i) whether the product is sterile;

(ii) whether the product is MRI compatible (implantable products);

(iii) whether the product (or packaging) contains latex or is latex-free; and

(iv) tracking labels.

3 Recall Process

a. All recalls must be managed in line with the Uniform Recall Procedure for Therapeutic

Goods (2004).

b. Within six (6) months of contract commencement, all recalls and/or hazard alerts will be

completed using GS1 Recallnet.

c. Class 1 recalls (as defined by the TGA’s Uniform Recall Procedure for Therapeutic Goods)

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4 Backorders and Discontinued Lines

a. In the event that a product is unavailable for a period of two or more consecutive weeks, the

successful Respondent will contact (at a minimum) the following:

(i) Procurement Officers of all Participating Health Services

(ii) Clinical Staff

(iii) Supply Manager / Business Managers of all Participating Health Services

(iv) HPV

b. In the event that an item is discontinued, successful Respondents will notify Participating

Health Service staff and HPV (as per clause a) as soon as possible, but no less than six (6)

months before the last date of manufacture.

c. Successful Respondents will inform the affected Participating Health Services and HPV of:

(i) the anticipated timeframe for resolving the issue

(ii) the availability of an agreed substitute product

5 Infection Control

a. Where applicable, all items must meet the requirements of the Australian Guidelines for the

Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2010).

b. Documentation and reprocessing instructions relevant to Australian standards AS/NZS 4187

are to be provided by successful Respondents to the Participating Health Services if

supplying products and instruments that can be reusable.

6 Superseded Products

a. Where a contracted item is superseded, the new product must be offered at the same price

as the original item. This change request must be submitted to HPV for approval through

HPV’s Contract Variation process.

7 Shelf Life

a. Producs that have an Expiry Date (where applicable) are to have a minimum of six (6)

months shelf life on delivery to all PHS.

8 Reference Sites

a. Respondent are required to provide a minimum of three (3) Australian clinical references

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b. Where a product category contains a variety of specific sub-categories, Respondent are to

ensure that the clinical references provided are representative of the full range of products

tendered.

c. HPV reserves the right to verify this information with health services personnel and seek

user feedback as to the acceptability of these products.

d. Respondent should not nominate a referee without their express permission.

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D Product Specifications

1 Substances of Concern

a. Preference will be given to products (including their accompanying packaging) that are

latex-free, unless otherwise stated.

b. Preference may be given to products that are free of phthalate content, particularly

diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).

2 Instrument Trays

a. All instrument trays will be provided with tray lists.

b. Instrument trays must be suitable for sterilisation in line with AS/NZS 4187.

c. Instrument trays (including all contents) will weigh less than five (5) kilograms.

3 Category Specifications

a. A complete range of Dental Consumables is required for treatment of patients across

Victorian Public Health Services.

b. Products offered with optional components are to also comply with the specifications for

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Category 1 - Burs

a A specified range of dental Burs is required to meet clinical needs of products from

subcategory 1.01 to 1.11 as per Appendix 1 – Product List. This includes:

i. a specified range of sizes and configuration;

ii. sterile and non-sterile;

iii. single use (disposable) and re-usable;

iv. brand name;

v. manufacturer name;

vi. type of material that product is made of;

vii. international codes (e.g. ISO, colour, sizes); and

viii. autoclave compatible or not autoclave compatible.

b For each product offered in the subcategories below, Respondent must provide the following

information in the Product Description on the Tender Response Worksheet:

1.01 Burs, Diamond - Finishing and Polishing

Head Shape Shank Length Grit Type Shank Type

Flame Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

Football Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

Pear Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

Wheel Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

Large round ball Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

Taper end fissure Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

Taper fissure Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

Flame Standard Fine/Extra Fine RA (Right Angle)

Football Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine RA (Right Angle)

Round Standard/Long Medium/Fine/Extra Fine RA (Right Angle)

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Polishing point rubber Brown

Standard RA (Right Angle)

Green stone point Standard FG (Friction Grip)

Barrell Standard Medium/Fine/Extra Fine FG (Friction Grip)

1.02 Burs, Diamond - Restorative

Head Shape Shank Length Grit Type Shank Type Size

Flat Fissure Standard Medium/Coarse FG (Friction Grip)

Long Flat Fissure

Standard Medium/Coarse FG (Friction Grip)

Inverted Cone Medium/Coarse

Small Round Medium/Coarse

Medium Round Medium/Coarse

Round End Cylinder

Medium/Coarse

Pulp Bur Long FG (Friction Grip) 14

Pulp Bur ( Endo) Long FG (Friction Grip) 16

1.03 Burs, Steel - Restorative

Head Shape Shank Length Shank Type Size

Round Standard RA (Right Angle) 0.50

Round Standard RA (Right Angle)) 1

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1.04 Burs, Steel - Surgical


Round Oral Surgery

For Straight Handpiece

Straight 8

Bone Cutter For Straight Handpiece

Straight 16

Surgical Standard FG (Friction Grip)

1.05 Burs, Steel - Acrylic Stainless Steel

Head Shape Grit Type Shank Type

Acrlylic Polishing Bur Green

Coarse Straight

Acrylic Polishing Bur Grey

Medium Straight

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Bur Lab Cutter Straight

Trimmer Bullet Straight

Tungsten Carbide Cross Cut

Straight

Bud Straight

Disc

Wheel

1.06 Burs, Tungsten Carbide - Finishing and Polishing

Head Shape Shank Type

Flame FG (Friction Grip)

Round FG (Friction Grip)

Pear FG (Friction Grip)

Fine Tip FG (Friction Grip)

8 Blade FG (Friction Grip)

16 Blade FG (Friction Grip)

Occulsal Polisher

FG (Friction Grip)

Proximal Polisher

FG (Friction Grip)

Palatal Polisher FG (Friction Grip)

Labial Polisher FG (Friction Grip)

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Round Standard FG (Friction Grip) 5







Round Standard 14



Inverted Cone Standard FG (Friction Grip) / RA (Right Angle) 6







Taper Standard FG (Friction Grip)

Amalgam Remover Standard FG (Friction Grip)

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Head Shape Shank Type

Round Straight

Cone Straight

1.09 Bur Stands

Type Number of hole/slots

Note

Bur guard-stand Autoclavable

12 Hole Must hold both FG (Friction Grip) and RA (Right Angle)

Bur guard-stand Autoclavable

22 Hole Must hold both FG (Friction Grip) and RA (Right Angle)

1.10 Mandrels

Type Note

Polishing Disc Mandrel Must relate to consumables tendered

1.11 Polishing Discs

Type Grit Type Size

Polishing Disc Coarse Standard 9.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Medium Standard 9.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Fine Standard 9.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Extra Fine Standard 9.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Coarse Extra Thin (XT) 9.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Medium Extra Thin (XT) 9.5mm approx

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Polishing Disc Extra Fine Extra Thin (XT) 9.5mm approx

Polsihing Disc Coarse Standard 12.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Medium Standard 12.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Fine Standard 12.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Extra Fine Standard 12.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Coarse Extra Thin (XT) 12.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Medium Extra Thin (XT) 12.5mm approx

Polishing Disc Fine Extra Thin (XT) 12.5mm approx

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Category 2 - Endodontics

a A full range of dental Endodontics products is required to meet clinical needs of products

from subcategory 2.01 to 2.21 as per Appendix 1 – Product List. This includes:

i. a full range of sizes and configuration;



iv. brand name;







2.01 Bleaching Material

i. size;

ii. peroxide %;

iii. delivery system (e.g. take home, paint on); and

iv. exposure time (e.g. day or night).

2.02 Broaches – Barbed

i. blade length dimensions (mm); and

ii. sizes.

2.03 Broaches – Smooth

i. blade length dimensions (mm); and

ii. sizes.

2.04 Cements and Sealers

i. delivery system (e.g. powder, liquid, kit); and

ii. generic product name.

2.05 Drills – Gates Glidden

i. sizes.

2.06 Drills - Peeso

i. sizes.

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i. working length (mm); and

ii. sizes.

2.08 Files – Hand

i. shapes (cross section);

ii. working length (mm); and

iii. sizes.

2.09 Files - Pathfinders

i. length (mm); and

ii. sizes (e.g. 1-4).

2.10 Files - Reamers

i. shapes (cross section);

ii. working length (mm); and

iii. sizes.

2.11 Files - Rotary

i. shapes;

ii. cut (e.g. smooth, medium, rough);

iii. working length (mm);

iv. taper dimensions;

v. sizes;

vi. rotation type (e.g. oscillate); and

vii. delivery system name.

Note: Suppliers to provide details of associated GP and paper point products.

2.12 Fingers – Pluggers and Spreaders

i. length (mm); and

ii. sizes.

2.13 Gauges and Rulers

i. length (mm);

ii. with or without depth guides;

iii. material of high heat resistance; and

iv. reprocessable (e.g. autoclavable).

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ii. solution concentration (e.g. 6% solution).

2.15 Medicaments

i. type (e.g. Calcium hydroxide paste, Zinc oxide paste);

ii. solution concentration (e.g. 6% solution); and

iii. delivery system (e.g. single use).

2.16 Points - GP

i. sizes; and

ii. length in mm.

2.17 Points - Paper

i. sterile and non-sterile;

ii. length; and

iii. sizes.

2.18 Post Endodontics Bleaching Products

i. type (e.g. mineral trioxide aggregate - MTA); and

ii. concentration.

2.19 Rings and Stoppers

i. type of material (e.g. silicone); and

ii. sizes.

2.20 Storage Accessories

i. number of instruments that can be held;

ii. box sizes (mm); and

iii. be able to hold and organise instruments, other endodontics products for staging, cleaning

and sterilizing.

2.21 Temporary Filling

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Category 3 - General Consumables

a A full range of general consumables products is required to meet clinical needs of products





iv. brand name;






information in the Product Description on the Tender Response Worksheet.

3.01 Air Water Syringe Tips

i. type;

ii. colours;

iii. overall length (mm);

iv. to provide compatibility information to chair type system; and

v. availability of adapter type

3.02 Anaesthetics Needles

i. needle gauge (e.g. 22G);

ii. needle length (mm);

iii. needle wall type (e.g. thin wall); and

iv. delivery system (e.g. safety hub, single use).

3.03 Applicator, one-piece - Micro-Brushes

i. sizes (e.g. fine, regular);

ii. handle length (mm);

iii. tip (e.g. bendable); and

iv. single use.

3.04 Applicator, one-piece - Multi-Brushes

i. sizes (e.g. fine, regular);

ii. handle length (mm);

iii. tip (e.g. bendable); and

iv. single use.

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ii. thickness (e.g. 63 microns);

iii. shape (e.g. horseshoe, booklet, strips); and

iv. single use.

3.06 Aspirator Tube - Disposable

i. latex free;

ii. colours;

iii. overall length (mm);

iv. shape (e.g. curly, straight); and

v. removeable tip.

3.07 Barriers and Drapes Products

i. barrier coverage (e.g. equipment, handle cover, sleeve);

ii. dimensions (mm);

iii. drape coverage (e.g. dental equipment, sleeves);

iv. colour;

v. material (e.g. nylon, plastic, polyester/tissue, polypropylene); and

vi. degradeable or non degradeable.

3.08 Bibs

i. bib construction (e.g. 1,2,3,4 ply);

ii. color;

iii. attachment type (e.g. adhesive tieon, none);

iv. size; and

v. single use.

3.09 Bib Chains

i. bib attachment type (e.g. chain, adhesive, clip);

ii. color; and

iii. compatible sterilization (autoclave, chemiclave, dry heat).

3.10 Cotton Products – Cotton Guards

i. sizes (mm); and

ii. single use.

3.11 Cotton Products – Cotton Haemostat and Pledgets

i. sizes (mm); and

ii. single use.

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i. pellet size (e.g. # 00, 0-5); and

ii. single use.

3.13 Cotton Products – Cotton Rolls

i. sizes; and

ii. single use.

3.14 Dappen Dishes

i. single use;

ii. material (e.g. paper, plastic); and

iii. capacity.

3.15 Dental Impression Solutions - Disinfection Material

i. standards met (e.g. CDC, OSHA);

ii. product form (e.g. liquid concentrate);

iii. container type (e.g. spray bottle);

iv. container size;

v. reuse life (e.g. 60 day);

vi. scent;

vii. shelf life (e.g. 6 months);

viii. activator type (e.g. activator required);

ix. cleaner colour (e.g. Natural);

x. organisms killed (e.g. HIV, Hepatitis Viruses, MRSA, Staph, Tuberculosis); and

xi. cleaning agent type (e.g. bactericide, virucide).

3.16 Dental Water-Unit Treatment - Tablets

i. type of tablets; and

ii. container type.

3.17 Disposable Holders - Wells

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ii. sizes; and

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3.18 Distilled Water

i. sizes.

3.19 Gingival Retraction – Cords

i. presoaked or not-presoaked; and

ii. sizes.

3.20 Gingival Retraction – Haemostatic Solutions

i. type of solution;

ii. container size;

iii. container material; and

iv. concentration.

3.21 Haemostatic Sponges

i. sizes.

3.22 Mixing Pad for Impression and Restorative Material

i. shapes; and

ii. sizes.

3.23 Rubber Dam Sheets

i. single use;

ii. dimensions;

iii. thickness; and

iv. colours.

3.24 Rubber Dam Accessories - Interproximal Elastic Stabiliser

i. single use;

ii. type;

iii. sizes; and

iv. colours.

3.25 Saliva Ejectors

i. colours;

ii. overall length (mm);

iii. shape (e.g. curly, straight); and

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3.26 Suction Tube Adaptor

i. slow or high speed; and

ii. sizes.

3.27 Suction Tube – Single Use

i. colour;

ii. single use; and

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Category 4 - Impression Products

a A full range of dental impression products is required to meet clinical needs of products from





iv. brand name;







4.01 Bite Registration – Silicone

i. single use;

ii. set time; and

iii. material properties.

4.02 Bite Registration – Wax

i. single use;

ii. colour;

iii. sizes; and

iv. set time.

4.03 Denture Pressure Indicator Paste

i. Colour.

4.04 Impression Adhesives

i. sizes; and

ii. type of impression material compatibility.

4.05 Impression Dispensing Tools

i. type;

ii. sizes; and

iii. impression material compatibility.

4.06 Impression Tray Cleaners

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4.07 Materials - Impression Addition Silicone

i. colours;

ii. sizes; and

iii. setting.

4.08 Materials - Impression Alginate

i. set time (e.g.slow or fast setting);

ii. flavours;

iii. body / viscosity; and

iv. colours.

4.09 Materials - Impression Polyether

i. body / viscosity;

ii. colours; and

iii. delivery system.

4.10 Materials - Impression Polyvinyl Silaxane

i. body/viscosity;

ii. set time; and


4.11 Materials - Impression Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE)

i. body/viscosity;

ii. set time; and

iii. colours.

4.12 Spatulas

i. number of ends (e.g. single);

ii. compatible working material (e.g. cement, plaster);

iii. blade material (e.g. copper, plastic);

iv. blade length;

v. blade flexibility (e.g. flexible, stiff);

vi. sizes; and

vii. handle material.

4.13 Trays - Metal

i. quadrant / arch (e.g. upper);

ii. perforated and non-perforated;

iii. sizes (e.g. medium); and

iv. edentulous or dentate.

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ii. sizes (e.g. medium); and

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Category 5 - Instruments and Accessories

a A full range of dental Instrument and Accessories is required to meet clinical needs of

products from subcategory 5.01 to 5.40 as per Appendix 1 – Product List. This includes:




iv. brand name;







5.01 Amalgam Carriers


ii. handle shape (e.g. round);

iii. handle material (e.g. stainless steel, acetal resin); and

iv. reprocessable (e.g. autoclavable).

5.02 Applicator Instruments

i. end type (e.g. dispenser, brush tip);

ii. tip (e.g. ultra fine, extra fine, super fine, fine, medium, regular, cylinder); and

iii. kit.

5.03 Articulating Paper Holder

i. sizes.

5.04 Aspirating Syringes

i. volume of syringe cartridge (ml);

ii. type of material; and

iii. aspirating or non aspirating.

5.05 Composite Gun

i. compatible cartridge capacity; and

ii. composite material compatibility.

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ii. number of ends (e.g. double, single);

iii. tip material (e.g. anodized aluminium, plastic, stainless steel, titanium, nitride);

iv. tip type; and

v. handle type.

5.07 Cord Packers

i. number of ends;

ii. tip texture (e.g. serrated, smooth);

iii. tip material; and

iv. handle material.

5.08 Crimping Pliers

i. includes cutter (e.g. non-cutting);

ii. locking or non-locking; and

iii. tip texture (e.g. smooth).

5.09 Crown Removers


ii. remover type;

iii. tip shape (e.g. straight, angled 45, 60, 90 degrees); and

iv. handle type.

5.10 Curettes

i. tip type (gracey, universal);

ii. sizes;

iii. number of ends;

iv. blade type;

v. shank type (e.g. shortened, extended, standard); and

vi. handle shape (e.g. hexagonal, octagonal, round).

5.11 Fracture Finders

i. colours;

ii. sizes.

5.12 Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Applicator Gun

i. compatible cartridge capacity.

5.13 Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Activator Gun

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5.14 Instrument Accessories - Cassettes

i. part type;

ii. compatible cassette series;

iii. colours;

iv. capacity; and

v. material.

5.15 Instrument Accessories - Instrument Trays

i. size code (e.g. B,F );

ii. tray surface type (e.g. divided, flat);

iii. colours; and

iv. material.

5.16 Instrument Accessories – Instrument Sharpeners

i. product type;

ii. grit (e.g. extra-fine, fine, super-fine, coarse, medium);

iii. oil use (e.g. not required, recommended, required);

iv. sharpener shape (e.g. conical, cylindrical, rectangular, triangular, wedge);

v. sharpener material (e.g. aluminium oxide, carbon steel, ceramic , plastic, silicon carbide,

tungsten carbide); and

vi. sizes.

5.17 Instrument Preparation - Burnishers

i. number of ends (e.g. single, double);

ii. tip type (e.g. acorn, ball);

iii. design number;

iv. tip diameter (mm); and

v. handle type (e.g. standard).

5.18 Instrument Preparation - Carvers

i. number of ends (e.g. double, single);

ii. tip type (e.g. acorn, Andrew);

iii. tip material (e.g. carbide, carbon steel, stainless steel); and

iv. handle type.

5.19 Instrument Preparation - Chisels


ii. tip type (e.g. Gardner);

iii. handle type;

iv. handle material; and

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5.20 Instrument Preparation - Excavators

i. number of ends;

ii. handle type;

iii. design;

iv. application;

v. tip diameter (mm);

vi. sizes; and

vii. tip type (e.g. spoon, endo).

5.21 Instrument Preparation - Explorers

i. number of ends;

ii. tip type (e.g. sickle, straight);

iii. handle type; and

iv. handle shape (e.g. octagonal, round).

5.22 Instrument Preparation – Periodontal Probe

i. number of ends;

ii. tip type (e.g. sickle, straight);


iv. handle shape (e.g. octagonal, round).

5.23 Instrument Preparation - Hatchets

i. number of ends;

ii. design;

iii. handle type;


v. tip material.

5.24 Instrument Preparation – Margin Trimmers

i. number of ends;

ii. design;

iii. handle type;


v. tip material.

5.25 Instrument Preparation – Plastic Instrument

i. plastic filling instruments;

ii. tip shape;


iv. tip material;

v. sizes; and

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5.26 Intraligamentary Syringes

i. cartridge size.

5.27 Mirrors

i. type of mirror;

ii. mirror size;

iii. material (e.g. stainless steel, plastic disposable);

iv. handle shape;

v. handle taper (e.g. straight, tapered);

vi. connection type (e.g. cone socket, simple stem);

vii. number of sides (e.g. double or single sided); and

viii. surface type.

5.28 Mirrors Accessories - Handle

i. type (e.g. attachment).

5.29 Mouth Props

i. type;

ii. sizes; and

iii. latex free.

5.30 Needle Holders

i. tip shape (e.g. round, straight);

ii. tip type;

iii. tip texture (e.g. serrated, smooth);

iv. material (e.g. carbide, stainless steel);

v. compatible suture size; and

vi. overall length (mm).

5.31 Packers and Pluggers


ii. tip type (e.g. Marquette, Black);

iii. tip shape (e.g. diamond, elliptical, rectangular, round, rhomboid);

iv. tip texture (e.g. serrated, smooth); and

v. handle type (e.g. 2 octagonal, 41 round, 6 satin steel, standard).

5.32 Retractors - Cheek

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5.33 Retractors - Lip

i. sizes;

ii. type; and

iii. material.

5.34 Retractors - Tongue

i. sizes;

ii. type; and

iii. material.

5.35 Rubber Dam Clamps

i. latex free;

ii. tooth type (e.g. small lower canines and first premolars); and

iii. style (e.g. wing or wingless)

5.36 Rubber Dam - Frames

i. frame size;

ii. material (plastic or metal).

5.37 Safety Syringe System, Local Anaesthetics

i. single use;

ii. needle size; and

iii. cartridge compatibility.

5.38 Scalers

i. tip type (gracey, universal);

ii. sizes;


iv. tip shape;

v. shank type (e.g. shortened, extended, standard); and

vi. handle shape (e.g. hexagonal, octagonal, round).

5.39 Scissors

i. scissor type (e.g. Mayo);

ii. blade shape (e.g. angled, curved, double-curved, straight);

iii. tip shape (e.g. blunt, point);

iv. blade texture (e.g. serrated, smooth);

v. overall length;

vi. blade material;

vii. handle shape (e.g. curved, straight); and

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5.40 Tweezers

i. tip shape (e.g. angled, curved);

ii. tip texture (e.g. serrated, smooth);

iii. material (e.g. plastic, stainless steel); and

iv. locking or non-locking.



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Category 6 - Laboratory Products

a A full range of dental Laboratory products is required to meet clinical needs of products from





iv. brand name;







6.01 Acrylic Resin – Cold Cure

i. colours; and

ii. resin form (e.g. liquid or powder).

6.02 Acrylic Resin – Heat Cure

i. colours; and

ii. resin form (e.g. liquid or powder).

6.03 Bleaching - Bleaching Trays

i. resin form (e.g. liquid or powder).

6.04 Bleaching - Gingival Barriers

i. sizes.

6.05 Casting and Investing - Crucibles

i. sizes;

ii. material; and

iii. colours.

6.06 Casting and Investing - Investments

i. type of investment;

ii. investment composition;

iii. investment form (e.g. powder); and

iv. colours.



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6.07 Casting and Investing – Non-Precious Alloy

i. type of alloy;

ii. alloy composition;

iii. alloy form (e.g. powder); and

iv. colours.

6.08 Casting and Investing – Semi-Precious Alloy

i. type of alloy;



iv. colours.

6.09 Casting and Investing - Precious Alloy

i. type of alloy;



iv. colours.

6.10 Casting and Investing - Solder

i. type of solder;

ii. solder composition;

iii. solder form (e.g. coil); and

iv. colours.

6.11 Casting and Investing – Lab Putty

i. type of putty;

ii. putty form (e.g. paste);

iii. mixing ratio; and

iv. colours.

6.12 Ceramics and Composites – Indirect Composites

i. type of composites;

ii. composites form;

iii. colours; and

iv. sizes.

6.13 Ceramics and Composites – Machinable Ceramics

i. type of ceramics:

ii. ceramic shapes;

iii. colours; and

iv. sizes.



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6.14 Ceramics and Composites – Ceramics

i. type of ceramics (e.g. pressable)

ii. ceramic shapes;

iii. colours; and

iv. sizes.

6.15 Dental Compound Cake

i. type

ii. colours; and

iii. sizes.

6.16 Dental Compound Stick

i. type

ii. colours; and

iii. sizes.

6.17 Dental Plasters

i. type;

ii. mixing ratio;

iii. colours; and

iv. setting time.

6.18 Dental Stones

i. type;

ii. sizes; and

iii. setting time.

6.19 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Mops

i. type; and

ii. sizes;

6.20 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Polish / Paste

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.21 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Pumice

i. type; and

ii. sizes.



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6.22 Finishing and Polishing – Sandblasting Materials

i. type;

ii. form (e.g. pellet); and

iii. sizes.

6.23 Investment Accessories

i. type;

ii. form; and

iii. sizes.

6.24 Model Fabrication – Duplicating Material

i. type;

ii. form; and

iii. sizes.

6.25 Model Fabrication – Gypsums

i. type;

ii. set time:

iii. colours;

iv. form; and

v. sizes.

6.26 Model Fabrication – Model Preparation

i. type;

ii. form; and

iii. sizes.

6.27 Model Fabrication – Pin / Model systems

i. type;

ii. form; and

iii. sizes.

6.28 Model Fabrication – Saw Blades

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.29 Model Fabrication – Separators

i. type; and

ii. sizes.



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6.30 Plaster Cutters

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.31 Polishers – Brushes

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.32 Polishers – Buffs

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.33 Preformed Patters – Preformed Wax Patterns

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.34 Prosthetics – Characterisation Kits

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.35 Prosthetics – Separating Agents

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.36 Prosthetics – Teeth

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.37 Putties and Silicones – Gingival Silicone

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.38 Soft Relining Material - Temporary

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

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i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.40 Wax - Baseplate

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.41 Wax - Boxing

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.42 Wax - Carving

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.43 Wax – Casting Sheets

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.44 Wax - Dipping

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.45 Wax - Inlays

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.46 Wax - Periphery

i. type

ii. colours; and

iii. overall length (mm).

6.47 Wax - Sprues

i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.48 Wax - Sticky



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i. type; and

ii. sizes.

6.49 Waxing Instruments

i. type; and

ii. sizes.



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Category 7 - Orthodontics Products

a A full range of dental Orthodontics products is required to meet clinical needs of products





iv. brand name;







7.01 Arch Wire, Components and Attachments

i. gauge (e.g. 0.016 x 0.016);

ii. shape (e.g. Rectangular); and

iii. type (e.g. Lower Arch).

All Arch Wires offered shall include:

iv. stainless wires;

v. Cobalt wires;

vi. Ni-Ti Wires:

vii. Ti-MB Wires:

viii. Martensitic Wires: and

ix. Low Ni Stainless Wires

7.02 Banding Systems

i. tooth type (e.g. upper tooth);

ii. sizes (e.g. U27); and

iii. quadrant/arch.

7.03 Buccal Tubes

i. tooth type (e.g. LL6, Lower Left First Molar);

ii. type (e.g. Mandibular);

iii. slot sizes (e.g. 0.022” and 0.018”);

iv. torque (e.g. 20);

v. rotation (e.g. 0); and

vi. direct bond or weldable.

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vii. edgewise tubes;

viii. light wire tubes; and

ix. standard tubes.

7.04 Cephalometric Accessories – Marking Instruments

i. product type (e.g. label, marker); and

ii. colours.

7.05 Cephalometric Accessories – Measuring Instruments

i. maximum measurement (e.g. up to 50mm).

7.06 Coil Spring

i. open or closed; and

ii. force (e.g. light, medium, heavy).

7.07 Disc Guard

i. sizes (mm).

7.08 Double Sided Stripping Disc

i. sizes (mm); and

ii. compatible straight hand piece type.

7.09 Facebows

i. type (e.g. bag, neckpad);

ii. inner bow diameter (mm);

iii. sizes; and

iv. length (mm).

7.10 Forceps - Orthodontic

i. type (e.g. Bracket, Mosquito); and

ii. sizes.

7.11 Headgear Systems and Oral Screen

i. type; and

ii. colour.

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i. size; and

ii. type

7.13 Ligature Wire Systems

i. number of ends;

ii. tip type (e.g. ligature director, explorer, ligature applicator, ligature picker, ligature tucker,

plugger, scaler, positive positioner, wire bender); and

iii. handle type.

7.14 Lingual Attachments

i. type (e.g. surgical hooks and attachments); and

ii. sizes.

7.15 Orthodontic Brackets

i. tooth type;

ii. type (e.g. metal, ceramic, titanium bracket);

iii. slot size (e.g. 0.018);

iv. torque (e.g. 17,7,3,-1,-7);

v. angulation;

vi. rotation;

vii. hook (e.g. with or without);

viii. colour (e.g. silver); and

ix. maxillary or mandibular.

All Brackets offered shall include:

x. ceramic brackets;

xi. plastic brackets;

xii. stainless steel brackets; and

xiii. titanium brackets.

7.16 Orthodontic Cement / Resin Systems

i. setting time;

ii. colours; and

iii. kit.

7.17 Orthodontic Cement / Resin Systems - Orthodontic Mixes

i. setting time;

ii. colours; and

iii. kit.

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i. type;

ii. length (mm); and

iii. kit.

7.19 Orthodontic Elastics

i. colours;

ii. sizes (e.g. 6.35mm, 3.18mm);

iii. strength (e.g. heavy).

7.20 Orthodontic Storage Systems

i. dimensions; and

ii. colours.

7.21 Orthodontic Screws

i. application (e.g. bionator, orthopaedic corrector, upper & lower Schwarz, lower sagittal);

ii. housing length (e.g.15 mm) in mm;

iii. mesial-distal length (e.g. 11 mm) in mm;

iv. height (e.g. 3.5 mm) in mm;

v. maximum expansion (e.g. 11 mm) in mm; and

vi. one complete turn (e.g. 0.8 mm) in mm.

7.22 Photographic Camera

i. picture resolution; and

ii. sizes.

7.23 Pliers

i. pliers type (e.g. Pin Cutter, Distal End Cutter, How, Band Removing, Tweed, V-Stop, 3-Step,

Weingart, Rose Torquing);

ii. tip shape (e.g. angled, curved, cylindrical, round, straight);

iii. tip texture (e.g. serrated, smooth);

iv. locking or non-locking;

v. material; and

vi. includes cutter (e.g. cutting or non-cutting).

7.24 Retainer Boxes

i. dimensions; and

ii. colours.

7.25 Retraction Suction System

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7.26 Thermoforming Material

i. type;

ii. sizes; and

iii. heat specification.

7.27 Tongue Depressors

i. sterile or non-sterile; and

ii. overall length (mm).

7.28 Wax – Orthodontic

i. orthodontic tray wax sticks or patient wax;

ii. flavoured or unflavoured; and

iii. colours.

7.29 Wire Cutters

i. blade shape (e.g. angled, straight);

ii. compatible cutting material;

iii. cutter type (e.g. distal end); and

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Category 8 - Preventative Products

a A full range of dental Preventative products is required to meet clinical needs of products





iv. brand name;







8.01 Disclosing Products

i. dispensing type (e.g. tablet, paste, gel); and

ii. sizes.

8.02 Floss

i. dispensing type (e.g. roll, box);

ii. flavour (e.g. mint);

iii. grit(e.g. waxed, non-waxed);

iv. sizes (e.g. metre/spool); and

v. thickness (e.g. ribbon, tape, string, super).

8.03 Flouride Products – Gels

i. dispensing type (e.g. bottle);

ii. flavour (e.g. mint, orange, berry); and

iii. fluoride content %.

8.04 Flouride Products – Varnishes

i. dispensing type (e.g. paste, liquid);

ii. flavour (e.g. mint); and


8.05 Flouride Products – Foams

i. dispensing type (e.g. bottle);

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8.06 Flouride Products – Flouride Trays

i. type (e.g. single, double tray);

ii. colours; and

iii. sizes (e.g. Extra Small (Child), Small, Medium, Large).

8.07 Mouth Guard Blanks

i. type;

ii. colours; and

iii. sizes.

8.08 Prophy Brushes

i. dispensing type (e.g. latch bristle);

ii. style (e.g. flat or pointed); and

iii. latex free.

8.09 Prophy Cups

i. dispensing type (e.g. latch, screw, snap on);

ii. style (e.g. firm or soft); and

iii. latex free.

8.10 Prophy Paste

i. flavour (e.g. spearmint, peppermint, citrus);

ii. grit (e.g. polish, stain removal);

iii. type (e.g. with or without fluoride); and

iv. dosage (e.g. single dose or jar).

8.11 Tooth Mousse

i. dispensing type (e.g. tube); and

ii. flavour (e.g. assorted).



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Category 9 - Restorative Products

a A full range of dental Restorative products is required to meet clinical needs of products





iv. brand name;







9.01 Caries Detectors

i. colours (e.g. green, red); and

ii. delivery (e.g. syringe, bottle).

9.02 Cements / Liners – Calcium Hydoxide (CaOH) Liners

i. type of paste (e.g. CaOH, glass ionomer, adhesive); and

ii. delivery system (e.g. tube, bottle, cartridge).

9.03 Cements / Liners – Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Cements

i. type (e.g. glass ionomer, zinc oxide eugenol, zinc oxide; and

ii. style (e.g. dual cure, self setting).

9.04 Cements / Liners – Resin Cements

i. shade (e.g. universal, clear, blue);

ii. style (e.g. light cure, self-cure, dual cure); and

iii. delivery system (e.g. bottle).

9.05 Composite Resin Bonding - Kits

i. shade (e.g. A1, A2, B1, A02, A1/A2, A3.5);

ii. style (e.g. light cure, self-cure, dual cure); and

iii. delivery system (e.g. capsule, syringe).

9.06 Core Build-Up

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iii. style (e.g. light cure, self-cure, dual cure).

9.07 Crowns – Stainless Steel

i. tooth type (e.g. first molar);

ii. quadrant (e.g. lower left);

iii. sizes (e.g. 00-6); and

iv. deciduous or adult.

9.08 Filling Material - Amalgams

i. set time (e.g. fast, regular set);

ii. spill (e.g. 3 spill); and

iii. delivery (e.g. capsule)

9.09 Filling Material – Composites, Anterior

i. shade (e.g. A1, A2, B1, A02, A3);

ii. body (e.g. syringe);

iii. viscosity (e.g. low, high flow); and

iv. setting time (e.g. dual cure).

9.10 Filling Material – Composites, Posterior

i. shade (e.g. A1, A2);




9.11 Filling Material – Composites, Flowable

i. shade (e.g. A2, A1/A2);




9.12 Filling Material – Flow Dispensing Tips

i. tip numeric size (e.g. 2ml (3.4g));

ii. shade; (e.g. black); and

iii. filling material compatibility (e.g. G-aenial, wave, flowable).

9.13 Filling Material – Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) - Self Cured

i. type (e.g. capsule);

ii. composition (e.g. glass ionomer);

iii. shade (e.g. A1, A2);and

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9.14 Filling Material – Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) - Light Cured

i. type (e.g. capsule);

ii. composition (e.g. glass ionomer);

iii. shade (e.g. A1, A2); and


9.15 Filling Material – Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC) Filling

i. type (e.g. capsule, powder/liquid);

ii. shade (e.g. yellow A3);

iii. composition (e.g. glass ionomer);and

iv. setting time.

9.16 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Pastes

i. type (e.g. paste);

ii. delivery (e.g. syringe);

iii. composition (e.g. diethylene glycol); and

iv. grit (e.g. coarse, fine grit).

9.17 Finishing and Polishing – Finishing Strips

i. type (e.g. metal);

ii. composition;

iii. material (e.g. aluminium oxide, metal);

iv. thickness/width (e.g.1.9mm, 3.9mm);

v. grit; and

vi. colour.

9.18 Fissure Sealant

i. type;

ii. composition;

iii. grit;

iv. colour (e.g. opaque, clear); and

v. delivery system.

9.19 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Bands, Sectional

i. type of material (e.g. stainless steel);

ii. shape of band (e.g. straight, curved, contoured);

iii. thickness in mm;

iv. gauge;

v. sizes; and

vi. non sterile.

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iii. thickness (mm);

iv. gauge;

v. sizes; and

vi. non sterile.

9.21 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Bands, Retainerless Matrix System




iv. gauge;

v. size; and

vi. non sterile.

9.22 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Bands, Tofflemire




iv. gauge;

v. sizes; and

vi. non sterile.

9.23 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Retainers (Bands)


ii. coverage / style (e.g. anterior, posterior);

iii. sizes (mm);

iv. thickness (mm); and

v. matrix band compatibility.

9.24 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Retainers (Sectional)

i. kits or replacement.

9.25 Matrices and Wedges – Matrix Strips

i. type of material (e.g. plastic);

ii. sizes (mm);


iv. colours; and

v. delivery system.

9.26 Matrices and Wedges – Wedges

i. type of material (e.g. wood or plastic);

ii. shape of wedges (e.g. anatomical, rounded); and

iii. thickness (mm).

9.27 Matrices and Wedges – Cervical System Kit

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iii. colours.

9.28 Matrices and Wedges – Cervical System Kit Refills

i. tooth type (e.g. molar/universal);

ii. sizes; and

iii. colours.

9.29 Matrices and Wedges – Sectional System Kit

i. type of material (e.g. glass-fiber reinforced plastic nickel-titanium ring, spring steel);

ii. items in each kit;

iii. kit comprised of (e.g. rings, matrices, wedges, wedgeguards, forceps and pin tweezers);

iv. coverage (e.g. posterior); and

v. sizes (mm).

Note: Supplier to supply sectional matrix bands compatibility

9.30 Matrices and Wedges – Sectional System Kit Refills

i. type of material (e.g. glass-fiber reinforced plastic nickel-titanium ring, spring steel);

ii. items in each kit;

iii. kit comprised of (e.g. rings, matrices, wedges, wedgeguards, forceps and pin tweezers);

iv. coverage (e.g. posterior); and

v. sizes (mm).

9.31 Pins

i. type of material (e.g. titanium, glass fibre);

ii. length (e.g. short, standard, long) in mm;

iii. sizes; and

iv. mandrel.

9.32 Posts

i. type of material (e.g. titanium, glass fibre);

ii. length (e.g. short, standard, long) in mm;

iii. size (mm); and

iv. mandrel.

9.33 Resin Bonding System - Primer

i. type; and

ii. bonding system compatibility.

9.34 Resin Bonding System - Sealer

i. type;

ii. bonding system compatibility; and

iii. style (e.g. light cure).



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9.35 Resin Bonding System – Etch

i. type;

ii. style (e.g. light cure, self-cure, dual cure);

iii. percentage of etch; and

iv. delivery system (e.g. syringe or bottle).

9.36 Resin Bonding System – Primer / Sealer combination

i. type (e.g. self-etching).

9.37 Resin Reinforcement Ribbon

i. type; and

ii. sizes (mm).

9.38 Temporary Cement

i. style (e.g. light cure, self-cure, dual cure);

ii. eugenol or non-eugenol; and


9.39 Temporary Crown Forms

i. shade;

ii. tooth type;

iii. tooth size; and

iv. material.



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Category 10 - Surgical Products

a A full range of dental Surgical products is required to meet clinical needs of products from





iv. brand name;







10.01 Bone Files

i. number of ends (e.g. single, double);

ii. handle type;

iii. tip type (e.g. Miller-Colburn); and

iv. tip material (e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel).

10.02 Bone Trimmers


ii. tip type;


iv. tip material.

10.03 Elevators

i. elevator type (e.g. surgical);

ii. number of ends (e.g. single, double);

iii. tip type (e.g. cryer);

iv. tip texture (e.g. serrated, smooth);

v. tip material;

vi. handle material;

vii. handle type;

viii. handle shape; and

ix. blade orientation (e.g. left, right, straight, curved).

10.04 Forceps

i. extraction application (e.g. lower first molar);

ii. handle material;

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10.05 Haemostats

i. tip type (e.g. straight, curve); and

ii. handle material.

10.06 Luxators

i. handle shape;

ii. number of ends;

iii. handle material;

iv. handle type;

v. tip type (e.g. curved, straight);

vi. blade orientation;

vii. elevator type (e.g. luxating);

viii. tip texture (e.g. flat or serrated);

ix. tip length (mm); and

x. tip width.

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E Appendices

Appendix 1 - Product List

Category Subcategories

1 BURS 1.01

BURS — DIAMOND – FINISHING AND POLISHING

1.02 BURS — DIAMOND – RESTORATIVE

1.03 BURS — STEEL – RESTORATIVE

1.04 BURS — STEEL – SURGICAL

1.05

BURS — STEEL – ACRYLIC STAINLESS STEEL

1.06

BURS — TUNGSTEN CARBIDE – FINISHING AND POLISHING

1.07

BURS — TUNGSTEN CARBIDE – RESTORATIVE

1.08 BURS — TUNGSTEN CARBIDE – SURGICAL

1.09 BUR STANDS

1.10 MANDRELS

1.11 POLISHING DISCS

2 ENDODONTIC PRODUCTS

2.01 BLEACHING MATERIAL

2.02 BROACHES — BARBED

2.03 BROACHES — SMOOTH

2.04 CEMENTS & SEALERS

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2.05 DRILLS — GATES GLIDDEN

2.06 DRILLS — PEESO

2.07 DRILLS — FILLERS AND SPIRALS

2.08 FILES - HAND

2.09 FILES - PATHFINDERS

2.10 FILES - REAMERS

2.11 FILES - ROTARY

2.12 FINGER — PLUGGERS AND SPREADERS

2.13 GAUGES AND RULERS

2.14 IRRIGATION— SOLUTIONS

2.15 MEDICAMENTS

2.16 POINTS — GP

2.17 POINTS — PAPER

2.18

POST ENDODONTICS BLEACHING PRODUCTS

2.19 RINGS & STOPPERS

2.20 STORAGE ACCESSORIES

2.21 TEMPORARY FILLING

3.01 AIR WATER SYRINGE TIPS

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3 GENERAL CONSUMABLES

3.02 ANAESTHETICS NEEDLES

3.03

APPLICATOR, ONE-PIECE – MICRO-BRUSHES

3.04

APPLICATOR, ONE-PIECE – MULTI-BRUSHES

3.05 ARTICULATING - PAPERS

3.06 ASPIRATOR TUBE - DISPOSABLE

3.07 BARRIERS AND DRAPES PRODUCTS

3.08 BIBS

3.09 BIB CHAINS

3.10 COTTON PRODUCTS - COTTON GUARDS

3.11

COTTON PRODUCTS - COTTON HAEMOSTAT & PLEDGETS

3.12 COTTON PRODUCTS - COTTON PELLETS

3.13 COTTON PRODUCTS - COTTON ROLLS

3.14 DAPPEN DISHES

3.15

DENTAL IMPRESSION SOLUTION - DISINFECTION MATERIAL

3.16

DENTAL WATER-UNIT TREATMENT - TABLETS

3.17 DISPOSABLE HOLDERS- WELLs

3.18 DISTILLED WATER

3.19 GINGIVAL RETRACTION — CORDS

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3.20

GINGIVAL RETRACTION— HAEMOSTATIC SOLUTIONS

3.21 HAEMOSTATIC SPONGES

3.22

MIXING PAD FOR IMPRESSION & RESTORATIVE MATERIAL

3.23 RUBBER DAM SHEETS

3.24

RUBBER DAM ACCESSORIES – INTERPROXIMAL ELASTIC STABILISER

3.25 SALIVA EJECTORS

3.26 SUCTION TUBE ADAPTOR

3.27 SUCTION TUBE, SINGLE USE

4 IMPRESSION PRODUCTS

4.01 BITE REGISTRATION - SILICONE

4.02 BITE REGISTRATION - WAX

4.03 DENTURE PRESSURE INDICATOR PASTE

4.04 IMPRESSION ADHESIVES

4.05 IMPRESSION DISPENSING TOOLS

4.06 IMPRESSION TRAY CLEANERS

4.07

MATERIALS — IMPRESSION ADDITION SILICONE

4.08 MATERIALS — IMPRESSION ALGINATE

4.09 MATERIALS — IMPRESSION POLYETHER

4.10

MATERIALS — IMPRESSION POLYVINYL SILAXANE

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4.11

MATERIALS — IMPRESSION ZINC OXIDE EUGENOL (ZOE)

4.12 SPATULAS

4.13 TRAYS – METAL

4.14 TRAYS – SINGLE USE, DISPOSABLE

5 INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES

5.01 AMALGAM CARRIERS

5.02 APPLICATOR INSTRUMENTS

5.03 ARTICULATING PAPER HOLDER

5.04 ASPIRATING SYRINGES

5.05 COMPOSITE GUN

5.06 COMPOSITE INSTRUMENTS

5.07 CORD PACKERS

5.08 CRIMPING PLIERS

5.09 CROWN REMOVERS

5.10 CURETTES

5.11 FRACTURE FINDERS

5.12 GIC APPLICATOR GUN

5.13 GIC ACTIVATOR

5.14

INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES – CASSETTES

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5.15

INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES – INSTRUMENT TRAYS

5.16

INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES – INSTRUMENT SHARPENERS

5.17

INSTRUMENT PREPARATION – BURNISHERS

5.18 INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - CARVERS

5.19 INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - CHISELS

5.20

INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - EXCAVATORS

5.21

INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - EXPLORERS

5.22

INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - PERIODONTAL PROBE

5.23 INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - HATCHETS

5.24

INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - MARGIN TRIMMERS

5.25

INSTRUMENT PREPARATION - PLASTIC INSTRUMENT

5.26 INTRALIGAMENTARY SYRINGES

5.27 MIRRORS

5.28 MIRROR ACCESSORIES - HANDLE

5.29 MOUTH PROPS

5.30 NEEDLE HOLDERS

5.31 PACKERS AND PLUGGERS

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5.32 RETRACTORS - CHEEK

5.33 RETRACTORS - LIP

5.34 RETRACTORS - TONGUE

5.35 RUBBER DAM CLAMPS

5.36 RUBBER DAM - FRAMES

5.37

SAFETY SYRINGE SYSTEM, LOCAL ANAESTHETICS

5.38 SCALERS

5.39 SCISSORS

5.40 TWEEZERS

6 LABORATORY PRODUCTS

6.01 ACRYLIC RESIN — COLD CURE

6.02 ACRYLIC RESIN — HEAT CURE

6.03 BLEACHING — BLEACHING TRAYS

6.04 BLEACHING — GINGIVAL BARRIERS

6.05 CASTING & INVESTING — CRUCIBLES

6.06 CASTING & INVESTING — INVESTMENTS

6.07

CASTING & INVESTING — NON-PRECIOUS ALLOY

6.08

CASTING & INVESTING — SEMI-PRECIOUS ALLOY

6.09

CASTING & INVESTING — PRECIOUS ALLOY

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6.10 CASTING & INVESTING — SOLDER

6.11 CASTING & INVESTING — LAB PUTTY

6.12

CERAMICS & COMPOSITES — INDIRECT COMPOSITES

6.13

CERAMICS & COMPOSITES — MACHINABLE CERAMICS

6.14 CERAMICS & COMPOSITES — CERAMICS

6.15 DENTAL COMPOUND CAKE

6.16 DENTAL COMPOUND STICK

6.17 DENTAL PLASTERS

6.18 DENTAL STONES

6.19

FINISHING & POLISHING — FINISHING MOPS

6.20

FINISHING & POLISHING — FINISHING POLISH / PASTE

6.21

FINISHING & POLISHING — FINISHING PUMICE

6.22

FINISHING & POLISHING — SANDBLASTING MATERIALS

6.23 INVESTMENT ACCESSORIES

6.24

MODEL FABRICATION — DUPLICATING MATERIAL

6.25 MODEL FABRICATION — GYPSUMS

6.26

MODEL FABRICATION — MODEL PREPARATION

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6.27

MODEL FABRICATION — PIN / MODEL SYSTEMS

6.28 MODEL FABRICATION — SAW BLADES

6.29 MODEL FABRICATION — SEPARATORS

6.30 PLASTER CUTTERS

6.31 POLISHERS — BRUSHES

6.32 POLISHERS — BUFFS

6.33

PREFORMED PATTERS — PREFORMED WAX PATTERNS

6.34

PROSTHETICS — CHARACTERISATION KITS

6.35 PROSTHETICS — SEPARATING AGENTS

6.36 PROSTHETICS — TEETH

6.37

PUTTIES & SILICONES — GINGIVAL SILICONE

6.38 SOFT RELINING MATERIAL - TEMPORARY

6.39 SOFT RELINING MATERIAL - PERMANENT

6.40 WAX – BASEPLATE

6.41 WAX – BOXING

6.42 WAX – CARVING

6.43 WAX – CASTING SHEET

6.44 WAX – DIPPING

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6.45 WAX – INLAYS

6.46 WAX – PERIPHERY

6.47 WAX – SPRUES

6.48 WAX – STICKY

6.49 WAXING INSTRUMENTS

7 ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS

7.01

ARCH WIRE, COMPONENTS AND ATTACHMENTS

7.02 BANDING SYSTEMS

7.03 BUCCAL TUBES

7.04

CEPHALOMETRIC ACCESSORIES - MARKING INSTRUMENTS

7.05

CEPHALOMETRIC ACCESSORIES - MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

7.06 COIL SPRING

7.07 DISC GUARD

7.08 DOUBLE SIDED STRIPPING DISC

7.09 FACEBOWS

7.10 FORCEPS – ORTHODONTIC

7.11 HEADGEAR SYSTEMS AND ORAL SCREEN

7.12 INTRAORAL MIRROR

7.13 LIGATURE WIRE SYSTEMS

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7.14 LINGUAL ATTACHMENTS

7.15 ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS

7.16 ORTHODONTIC CEMENT / RESIN SYSTEMS

7.17

ORTHODONTIC CEMENT / RESIN SYSTEMS – ORTHODONTIC MIXES

7.18

ORTHODONTIC CEMENT / RESIN SYSTEMS – ASSOCIATED APPLICATORS

7.19 ORTHODONTIC ELASTICS

7.20 ORTHODONTIC STORAGE SYSTEMS

7.21 ORTHODONTIC SCREWS

7.22 PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA

7.23 PLIERS

7.24 RETAINER BOXES

7.25 RETRACTION SUCTION SYSTEM

7.26 THERMOFORMING MATERIAL

7.27 TONGUE DEPRESSORS

7.28 WAX - ORTHODONTIC

7.29 WIRE CUTTERS

8 PREVENTATIVE PRODUCTS

8.01 DISCLOSING PRODUCTS

8.02 FLOSS

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8.03 FLUORIDE PRODUCTS — GELS

8.04 FLUORIDE PRODUCTS — VARNISHES

8.05 FLUORIDE PRODUCTS — FOAMS

8.06

FLUORIDE PRODUCTS — FLUORIDE TRAYS

8.07 MOUTH GUARD BLANKS

8.08 PROPHY BRUSHES

8.09 PROPHY CUPS

8.10 PROPHY PASTE

8.11 TOOTH MOUSSE

9 RESTORATIVE PRODUCTS

9.01 CARIES DETECTORS

9.02

CEMENTS / LINERS — CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (CAOH) LINERS

9.03

CEMENTS / LINERS — GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (GIC) CEMENTS

9.04 CEMENTS / LINERS — RESIN CEMENTS

9.05 COMPOSITE RESIN BONDING — KITS

9.06 CORE BUILD-UP

9.07 CROWNS - STAINLESS STEEL

9.08 FILLING MATERIALS — AMALGAMS

9.09

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9.10

FILLING MATERIALS — COMPOSITES, POSTERIOR

9.11

FILLING MATERIALS — COMPOSITES, FLOWABLE

9.12

FILLING MATERIALS — FLOW DISPENSING TIPS

9.13

FILLING MATERIALS — GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (GIC) — SELF CURED

9.14

FILLING MATERIALS — GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (GIC) — LIGHT CURED

9.15

FILLING MATERIALS — RESIN MODIFIED GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (RMGIC) FILLING

9.16

FINISHING & POLISHING — FINISHING PASTES

9.17

FINISHING & POLISHING — FINISHING STRIPS

9.18 FISSURE SEALANT

9.19

MATRICES & WEDGES — MATRIX BANDS, SECTIONAL

9.20

MATRICES & WEDGES — MATRIX BANDS, SIQVELAND

9.21

MATRICES & WEDGES — MATRIX BANDS, RETAINERLESS MATRIX SYSTEM

9.22

MATRICES & WEDGES — MATRIX BANDS, TOFFLEMIRE

9.23

MATRICES & WEDGES — MATRIX RETAINERS (BANDS)

9.24

MATRICES & WEDGES — MATRIX RETAINERS (SECTIONAL)

9.25 MATRICES & WEDGES — MATRIX STRIPS

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9.26 MATRICES & WEDGES — WEDGES

9.27

MATRICES & WEDGES — CERVICAL SYSTEM KIT

9.28

MATRICES & WEDGES — CERVICAL SYSTEM KIT REFILLS

9.29

MATRICES & WEDGES — SECTIONAL SYSTEM KIT

9.30

MATRICES & WEDGES — SECTIONAL SYSTEM KIT REFILLS

9.31 PINS

9.32 POSTS

9.33 RESIN BONDING SYSTEM — PRIMER

9.34 RESIN BONDING SYSTEM — SEALER

9.35 RESIN BONDING SYSTEM— ETCH

9.36

RESIN BONDING SYSTEM— PRIMER / SEALER COMBINATION

9.37 RESIN REINFORCEMENT RIBBON

9.38 TEMPORARY CEMENT

9.39 TEMPORARY CROWN FORMS

10 SURGICAL PRODUCTS 10.01 BONE FILES

10.02 BONE TRIMMERS

10.03 ELEVATORS

10.04 FORCEPS

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10.06 LUXATORS

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Appendix 2 - References

A 2.a Standards

The references to the below standards include any amendments, revisions or consolidations

to those standards.

For each standard listed, Respondent are to ensure the latest publication of each standard

is used.

Standard Number Standard Name

AS/NZS 4187

Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities

National Standard 3– Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections

National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS) by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).

AS1079.4

Packaging of items (sterile) for patient care. Part 4: Flexible Packaging Systems – for single use in hospitals.

ISO 13485

Medical Devices Quality Management System.

ISO 7864 / AS 1946

Sterile hypodermic needles for single use.

A 2.b Guidelines and Other References

The references to the below guidelines include any amendments, revisions or consolidations

to those guidelines.

NHMRC (2010), Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in

Healthcare, Commonwealth of Australia

Therapeutic Goods Administration (1991), Therapeutic Goods Order No. 37:

General Requirements for Labels for Therapeutic Goods

Therapeutic Goods Administration (2004), Uniform Recall Procedure for

Therapeutic Goods, Commonwealth of Australia.

Therapeutic Goods Administration (2011), Australian Regulatory Guidelines for

Medical Devices.

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