Tender Summary: Installation of Stable Doors at CSSD – Imbalenhle CHC

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and execute the removal of an existing door and the supply, installation, and finishing of a new stable door within the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at Imbalenhle Community Health Centre. The project aims to secure facility access, separate storage and operational zones, and upgrade infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted clinical service delivery.

Scope of Work

• Remove the existing door and hand it over to the facility maintenance department.
• Supply and install a new stable door meeting exact dimensional and design specifications.
• Apply three coats of varnish to both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Install hardware comprising a four-lever stainless steel mortise lock and appropriate door hinges.
• Conduct accurate site measurements prior to execution and maintain strict housekeeping standards throughout and upon completion.
• Execute all works with minimal disruption to ongoing healthcare operations.

Technical Requirements

• Door Specifications: Mirant stable door featuring viewing clear glass, measuring approximately 2000mm in height, 800mm in width, and 40mm in thickness.
• Quality Standards: All materials, finishes, and installations must comply with SABS specifications and applicable SANS regulations.
• Submission Format: Quotations must be completed on official standard bidding forms without retyping. Incomplete Bills of Quantities or missing returnable documents result in automatic disqualification.
• Delivery & Performance: All costs, including transport, labour, and profit, must be inclusive in the quoted price. Prices must remain firm for the contract period.

Skills & Qualification Requirements

• Industry Registration: Valid Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Green Book (GB) grading is mandatory.
• Trade Certification: A valid Certificate of Competency as a Carpenter is required.
• Regulatory Compliance: Active SARS tax clearance/PIN, valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, and current B-BBEE status verification or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
• Ownership Verification: To claim preference points, bidders must submit certified ID copies/smart card IDs for directors (not older than three months) and an updated CIPC certificate confirming South African ownership.

Unusual or Complicated Terms Explained

• CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department): A critical hospital unit responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical supplies. Installations in this area require durable, hygienic, and easily cleanable materials to meet strict infection-control protocols.
• CIDB GB Grading: The Construction Industry Development Board’s Green Book classification system evaluates contractors’ financial capacity, annual turnover, and past performance to determine eligibility for public sector construction and maintenance contracts.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A government procurement evaluation model where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points are allocated for socio-economic goals. In this tender, the full 20 points are reserved for promoting South African-owned enterprises.
• SBD Forms: Standard Bidding Documents mandated by South African procurement legislation. They serve as legal declarations for tax compliance, supplier registration, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and preference point claims. Failure to submit fully completed forms renders a quotation non-responsive.