Objectives

The primary objective is to investigate and repair burst underground and building pipes located within the stores and plant room at Christ the King Hospital. The contract aims to restore full plumbing functionality, ensure structural stability, and maintain uninterrupted hospital operations while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Scope of Work

The project encompasses a multidisciplinary construction and plumbing intervention, including:

• Alterations & Excavation: Removal of bricks to create specified wall openings, trench excavation, and backfilling using excavated soil.
• Masonry & Plastering: Supply and laying of NFX burnt clay bricks in cement mortar, followed by 19mm thick cement-sand rendering.
• Carpentry & Structural Steel: Installation of treated pine timber supports and heavy-duty adjustable steel props rated at 20kN to bear slab loads.
• Paint Work: Surface preparation, application of water-based primer, and two coats of matt acrylic PVA paint with a ten-year warranty.
• Plumbing & Drainage: Supply and installation of Class 2 copper pipes (15mm to 32mm diameters), polypropylene pipes, and associated couplings/fittings.

All work must be executed within an active hospital environment, minimising disruption. The contract period is one week from site handover, with a three-month guarantee period. Final payments are based on actual quantities measured upon completion.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must comply with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) guidelines, National Building Regulations, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Architecture (KZNPA) standard preambles, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Key technical obligations include:

• Submission of a site-specific Health and Safety Plan with a risk assessment schedule, prioritising patient protection and secure material storage.
• Adherence to precise dimensional and material specifications outlined in the Bill of Quantities.
• Maintenance of a minimum CIDB General Building grading of 1GB.
• Demonstration of financial capability via proof of available capital or an official credit limit letter from a recognised financial institution.
• Post-award compliance requirements: submission of a formal H&S file, EPWP documentation, a detailed work programme, and identifiable staff workwear.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must deploy fully qualified and legally certified artisans, specifically a Bricklayer, Carpenter, and Plumber. Certifications must be held by the company’s shareholders, directors, or the actual executing personnel. Required competencies include:

• Expertise in structural brickwork alterations, underground pipe investigation, and copper piping installation.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, bills of quantities, and applying SABS/National Building Regulations.
• Ability to compile statutory health and safety documentation and manage live-facility site logistics without compromising patient safety.
• Proven track record in executing similar municipal or healthcare infrastructure repair projects.

Notable Terms & Conditions

• Functionality Evaluation: Quotations are scored using a points-based system (maximum 100 points, minimum 70 required) assessing financial capacity, qualified trade personnel, and past project experience. Failure to meet the threshold results in disqualification.
• Re-measurement Clause: All listed quantities are provisional estimates. Final compensation will be calculated based on actual work completed and verified on-site after project execution.
• Preferential Procurement: An 80/20 scoring model applies, allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals, primarily favouring South African-owned enterprises.
• Compulsory Site Briefing: Attendance at a mandatory site inspection is required. Absence results in immediate bid disqualification.
• Material Ownership & Disposal: Materials removed during alterations automatically become the contractor’s property unless otherwise directed. All debris must be cleared, and the site left unencumbered.