Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a service provider to supply porters for Catherine Booth Hospital for a contract period of 8 months. The service aims to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of patients, specimens, equipment, and other hospital assets, maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of five (05) porters, including a supervisor, working from Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00, excluding public holidays.
• Provision of uniforms, name tags, safety equipment, and relevant materials for staff identification.
• Staff to undergo medical fitness assessments and be equipped with necessary safety gear.
• Responsibilities include patient transport (wheelchairs, stretchers), specimen transfer, corpse loading, equipment movement, and general hospital logistics.
• Bi-weekly site visits by the service provider’s senior representative for supervision and quality assurance.
• Provision of at least two relievers or replacements for leave and emergencies.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Acts.
• Registration with Companies & Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), Unemployed Insurance Fund (UIF), and Workman's Compensation Commission (WCC).
• Provision of proof of registration and liability insurance.
• Experience in similar portering services, with at least three relevant contracts in the past five years.
• Qualified supervisor with at least 3 years of relevant experience, holding a matric senior certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospital logistics and ability to act calmly and efficiently in emergencies.

Skills Requirements

The skills and attributes required for bidders include:

• Good communication skills for dealing with hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
• Physical fitness and active participation in portering tasks.
• Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies.
• Experience in patient handling, specimen transfer, and hospital logistics.
• Supervisory skills to manage staff effectively and ensure service quality.
• Compliance with health and safety standards and hospital protocols.