Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a Service Provider to perform mechanical engineering work as part of a multidisciplinary team for the repairs and renovations of Koppies Magistrate’s Office, which is a heritage site. The services aim to ensure the successful completion of the project, including repairs to roofing, tiles, window frames, electrical fittings, fencing, civil infrastructure, and air-conditioning systems, in compliance with heritage and safety standards.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

• Provision of comprehensive mechanical engineering services aligned with the 2023 NDPWI Scope of Engineering Services.
• Design, documentation, procurement, and contract administration for repairs and renovations at Koppies Magistrate’s Office.
• Specific services include site inspections, feasibility studies, detailed design, preparation of tender documents, construction supervision, quality assurance, and project close-out.
• Additional services such as construction monitoring, environmental assessments, targeted procurement, and compliance with labour-intensive work requirements.
• Coordination with other disciplines (civil, electrical, structural, environmental) and stakeholders, including authorities and statutory bodies.
• Adherence to heritage, safety, environmental legislation, and standards applicable to the heritage site.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Design and repair of mechanical systems, notably air-conditioning, roofing, electrical fittings, and civil infrastructure.
• Preparation of detailed design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Procurement of materials, equipment, and services in accordance with specifications and heritage considerations.
• Construction monitoring at Level One (part-time) or Level Two (full-time), with qualified personnel and site management.
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, environmental regulations, and heritage preservation standards.
• Implementation of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and "green" design solutions.
• Provision of project documentation, progress reports, and final project close-out documentation.

Skills Requirements

The tenderer must demonstrate:

• Registration and professional competence in mechanical engineering, with key personnel registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Experience in similar heritage site repair and renovation projects, with a minimum of five years’ relevant project experience.
• Full-time supervision by registered professional mechanical engineers or technologists, especially for multidisciplinary practices.
• Capability to undertake detailed design, documentation, procurement, and construction supervision.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with other engineering and architectural disciplines, and liaise with authorities.
• Knowledge of heritage legislation, safety standards, and environmentally sustainable design principles.
• Financial stability and professional indemnity insurance coverage as specified.
• Capacity to meet project deadlines, quality standards, and compliance with legislative and heritage requirements.