Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and install a fully functional kitchenette unit, along with associated construction, electrical, plumbing, and finishing works, within the management office block at Inanda Community Health Centre. The project aims to upgrade facility infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted healthcare service delivery.

Scope of Work

• Supply and install a 900mm × 900mm kitchenette unit featuring a single-bowl sink, hot/cold mixer, and white cabinetry.
• Install a new aluminium door and frame (2.5m × 2.3m) and 500mm × 500mm aluminium windows.
• Supply, deliver, and commission a BTU 9000 split air conditioner, including electrical connection from the distribution board using 2.5mm surface wiring.
• Execute plumbing works using 15mm copper pipes and 50mm PVC waste lines, properly chased into walls and finished neatly.
• Remove one square metre of existing wall tiles and repair the corresponding vinyl flooring.
• Conduct on-site measurements, then supply and install 25mm PVC venetian blinds (dove bronze) across specified room dimensions.
• Apply dark window tint film to approximately 20 square metres of glass surfaces across multiple window sizes.
• Manage all site clearance, debris removal, and restoration of any accidental damage to existing structures.
• Complete all works within a strict two-week period following site handover, with flexibility to work after hours or on weekends to minimise operational disruption.

Technical Requirements

• All materials must conform to specified standards, including moisture-resistant cabinetry boards, certified copper and PVC piping, surface-mounted electrical cabling, and approved blind and tinting products.
• Samples of the window tint film and blinds must be submitted for technical approval prior to contract award.
• Quotations must remain valid for 90 days, with firm, all-inclusive pricing covering VAT (if applicable), transport, labour, and installation.
• Successful bidders must provide a performance guarantee upon award and adhere to standard warranty provisions for supplied equipment and workmanship.
• Mandatory administrative compliance includes Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax clearance verification, B-BEE documentation, and completed statutory returnable forms (SBD 4, SBD 6.1, etc.).

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Proven track record in executing integrated construction, mechanical, and electrical installations within active institutional or healthcare environments.
• Minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of GB1.
• Verifiable proof of financial capacity to undertake and complete the project within the stipulated timeframe.
• A certificate of completion from a previous client for a comparable project, clearly stating the reference number and contract value.
• Strong project coordination and trade management capabilities to deliver within two weeks while adhering to strict health, safety, and operational continuity protocols.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading GB1: A Construction Industry Development Board classification indicating minimum competency and financial capability for small-scale civil and building works up to a defined monetary threshold.
• Certificate of Completion: An official letter issued by a former client confirming the successful delivery of a past contract, explicitly referencing the tender/service order number and agreed contract amount.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A public procurement evaluation framework where 80% of scoring weight is allocated to competitive pricing and 20% to transformation goals, such as enterprises with at least 51% black South African ownership.
• Mila Miller Board: A branded, moisture-resistant medium-density fibreboard specifically engineered for high-humidity environments like kitchenettes and bathrooms.
• Wall Chasing: A construction technique involving cutting precise grooves into masonry or plaster to conceal pipework and cabling before surface restoration, ensuring a clean, professional finish.