Objectives

The primary objective is to replace deteriorated theatre doors and frames at St Aidan’s Hospital (Victoria Mxenge Hospital Complex) to restore clinical functionality, enhance infection control standards, and ensure compliance with healthcare facility regulatory requirements while maintaining uninterrupted surgical operations.

Scope of Work

The project encompasses the complete removal of existing double-door steel frames and doors in Operating Theatres 1 and 4, followed by the supply, fabrication, and installation of new medical-grade door systems. The contract execution period is three weeks from the date of site handover, with a mandatory one-year guarantee covering all materials and workmanship. All activities must be coordinated to prevent disruption to active hospital services.

Technical Requirements

• Removal and disposal of existing double door steel frames and doors.
• Supply and installation of new 304 stainless steel double door frames (half hexagonal profile, satin brushed finish, minimum 2 mm thickness), fitted into an existing opening of approximately 1600 mm width by 2100 mm height within a 265 mm masonry wall.
• Incorporation of an enclosure box for the floor spring’s top swivel mechanism, matching existing design.
• Installation of stainless steel architraves (minimum 75 mm width, 1.6 mm thickness).
• Fabrication and fitting of double-swing solid wooden core doors fully clad in 304 stainless steel (satin brushed, minimum 1.6 mm thickness).
• Integration of AG1 viewing glass (450 × 450 mm, mounted at least 1300 mm from the floor).
• Application of five raised graze protection panels (minimum 100 mm height, 1.6 mm thick stainless steel, secured with high-strength adhesive).
• Installation of two 150 mm stainless steel pad bolts at upper internal corners.
• Provision and fitting of 200 kg capacity double-swing floor spring kits with rust-proof enclosures.
• Construction of temporary plywood enclosures to isolate the work zone and prevent dust or noise migration.
• Restoration of surrounding finishes to match existing conditions.
• Strict compliance with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS/SANS) regulations, National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Architecture specifications.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Valid CIDB Grading 1 GB registration.
• Formal artisan qualifications in building and carpentry trades.
• Deployment of appropriately skilled personnel, including artisans, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers.
• Submission of a comprehensive health and safety file prior to mobilisation, containing organisational charts, baseline risk assessments, legal appointments, staff CVs, competency certificates, medical surveillance reports, tool inspection logs, and emergency protocols.
• Development and submission of a detailed work plan within seven days of contract award.
• Daily completion of job cards, weekly attendance at progress meetings, and signing of the contractor register.
• Full compliance with occupational health and safety mandates, including provision of appropriate PPE, site cordoning, warning signage, and mandatory safety inductions.

Notable Terms and Conditions

• Non-Returnable Safety File: A mandatory pre-commencement documentation package encompassing all statutory health, safety, and compliance records. It cannot be retrieved or refunded once submitted and serves as a strict prerequisite for site access.
• Temporary Plywood Enclosures: Required to physically isolate the construction zone from active operating theatres, ensuring zero contamination, acoustic interference, or vibration impact during surgical procedures.
• 304 Stainless Steel Mandate: Specifies medical-grade austenitic stainless steel, selected for its superior corrosion resistance, ease of sterilisation, and compliance with stringent healthcare environmental standards.
• 80/20 Preferential Procurement System: Evaluation awards eighty points to competitive pricing and twenty points to socio-economic goals, specifically favouring enterprises registered and operating within the EThekwini district.
• Performance Penalties: Delays incur financial deductions calculated at the prime interest rate per day until completion. Failure to meet technical specifications or administrative requirements results in immediate disqualification.