Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and construct an oxygen store room at Pomeroy CHC, ensuring a secure, ventilated, and compliant storage facility for medical gases. The project aims to enhance the hospital's capacity to store oxygen safely and efficiently, supporting medical operations and patient care.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Supply of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to construct the oxygen store room.
• Construction of an 11m x 11m x 1.9m high ventilated brick store room with appropriate foundation, ventilation, and roofing matching existing structures.
• Installation of a lockable double plant room door, internal oxygen cylinders, lighting, and ventilation systems.
• Provision of signage, safety markings, and necessary accessories such as locks and keys.
• Ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing hospital operations and site safety during construction.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

• Construction of a ventilated brick oxygen store room with a foundation reinforced with 3.55mm steel, 100mm x 100mm spacing.
• Use of approved materials complying with SABS/SANS standards.
• Roof to be made of Chromadek sheets with ventilation, matching existing structures.
• Flooring to include rubber modular interlock mats (14mm thick, black).
• Installation of a lockable, ventilated, industrial double plant room door with stop end hooks and H1 lock, including three spare keys.
• Installation of three 5-foot oxygen cylinders inside with wall switches and external bulkhead lighting controlled by daylight switches.
• Provision of safety signage on the main gate (reflective, red with white background) indicating no smoking, no entry, no parking, open fire, and danger.
• Adherence to all relevant health, safety, and building regulations, including obtaining a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for electrical work.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in constructing medical gas storage facilities or similar structures, with references of previous completed projects.
• Capability to work within healthcare environments, ensuring safety and minimal disruption.
• Competence in complying with technical standards, health and safety regulations, and building codes.
• Ability to coordinate with hospital staff and site management for timely and compliant completion.
• Qualified personnel for electrical installations, including certification for electrical compliance (CoC).
• Effective project management skills to adhere to the two-week construction period and quality standards.