Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to engage a qualified contractor to repair and resurface existing driveways and parking areas at Singisi Clinic and Ibisi Clinic under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The project aims to restore structural integrity, improve accessibility, and enhance safety for patients and staff while ensuring uninterrupted hospital operations.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses the full supply of materials, equipment, and labour required for concrete screeding repairs across approximately 132 square metres per clinic location. Key deliverables include:

• Mechanical removal of deteriorated concrete and thorough vacuuming of the substrate.
• Application of a high-quality epoxy or polymer-modified bonding agent to ensure adhesion.
• Mixing and placement of a high-strength sand-cement screed (1:3 or 1:4 ratio) with polymer admixtures for exterior durability.
• Achieving a minimum finished screed depth of 40 millimetres, followed by compacting and finishing.
• Completion of all works within one week of site handover, with a mandatory six-month guarantee period.

All activities must be executed in an active healthcare environment, requiring strict noise, dust, and traffic management to minimise disruption to clinical services.

Technical Requirements

• All works must comply with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) guidelines, National Building Regulations, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Bidders must submit a site-specific Health and Safety Plan including a risk assessment tailored to vulnerable patient populations.
• Materials must be new, SABS/SANS approved, and possess a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, and cover transport, labour, overheads, and applicable taxes.
• No deviations from the attached specifications are permitted; non-compliant quotations will be disqualified.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Mandatory CIDB registration with a minimum grading of 1GB.
• Valid CIPC company registration documents and an updated SARS tax compliance PIN.
• Proof of prior experience through submission of completion certificates, delivery notes, or orders for similar civil/concrete repair projects.
• Directors or authorised signatories must provide certified ID copies.
• Contractors must deploy sufficiently skilled artisans and labourers capable of precision screeding, surface preparation, and adherence to stringent site safety protocols.
• Youth-owned enterprises must submit valid ID documentation to qualify for preference points.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Screeding: A construction process involving the application and levelling of a cementitious mixture over a prepared base to create a smooth, load-bearing surface.
• CIDB Grading 1GB: A classification by the Construction Industry Development Board indicating a contractor's capacity to execute civil works valued up to R5 million.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model where 80% of scoring is allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to designated socio-economic goals (specifically youth ownership in this tender).
• GCC/SCC: Standardised General and Special Conditions of Contract that define legal obligations, payment schedules, penalty clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms between the state and the supplier.
• SBD Forms: Mandatory Standard Bidding Document templates used to verify bidder disclosures, tax compliance status, and preference point claims.