Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint an accredited, registered, and competent service provider to deliver pest control and hygiene services at Northdale Hospital and its clinics for a period of 12 months. The service aims to manage, inspect, prevent, and treat various pests including rodents, insects, and reptiles across hospital buildings, clinics, and associated facilities, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

• Provision of pest control services for Northdale Hospital and clinics (Balgowan, Howick, Maguzu, Injabulo, Lions River, Mpophomeni, Bana yena, Embo, Step-down Siphuthando).
• Management, inspection, prevention, and treatment of pests such as rodents, cockroaches, crawling insects, flying insects, lice, mites, and reptiles (e.g., snakes).
• Services to cover all hospital areas including wards, consulting rooms, kitchens, offices, service entrances, waste storage, underground sewer systems, and parking facilities.
• Monthly pest control inspections, treatments, and preventative measures.
• Installation and servicing of bait stations, application of registered pesticides, and use of environmentally friendly methods.
• Reporting, documentation, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Technical Requirements

The technical scope includes:

• Use of SABS-approved pesticides and registered insecticides.
• Installation and monthly servicing of bait stations (minimum 10 at Mpophomeni Clinic and 147 within Northdale Hospital).
• Monthly treatment for cockroaches, rodents, and crawling insects, with preventative measures to avoid re-infestation.
• Control of flying insects, lice, mites, and reptiles using environmentally friendly methods.
• Provision of a pest control plan prior to service commencement.
• Sign-off of pest control service registers, reports, and certificates after each service.
• Immediate response to re-infestations at no additional cost.
• Opening and treatment of sewage and storm water manholes during each service.
• Compliance with health, safety, and registration requirements, including proof of registration with the Department of Agriculture and Pest Control Operator Certificates.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

The service provider must demonstrate:

• Accreditation and registration with relevant authorities (e.g., Department of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act).
• Qualified pest control operators with current Pest Control Operator Certificates.
• Experience in managing pest control in healthcare environments, including knowledge of pest management protocols and environmentally friendly practices.
• Capability to install, service, and maintain bait stations and apply registered pesticides safely.
• Ability to prepare and submit pest control plans, reports, and certificates of treatment.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations, including occupational health and safety standards.
• Provision of a health and safety/risk assessment plan prior to contract commencement.
• Effective communication skills for reporting and coordination with hospital staff and environmental officers.