Tender Summary: Replacement of Water Pump

Objectives

The primary objective is to replace a worn-out industrial water pump set at the New KwaMashu Community Health Centre. This intervention aims to restore reliable water transfer from municipal pipelines to backup storage tanks and institutional facilities, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.

Scope of Work

• Complete removal of the existing faulty water pump set.
• Supply, deliver, and install a new water pump set compatible with both an elevated steel water tank and two JoJo tanks.
• All labor, transportation, and ancillary materials are included in the scope.
• Contract duration is strictly three calendar days.
• Contractors must provide their own water and electricity during execution, remove all construction rubble, refrain from weekend work, and are prohibited from sleeping on-site.

Technical Requirements

• Pump Specifications: Model size CPn 160A, operating at 230V, with a power rating of 2.2KW and 3HP output.
• Quality Standards: All equipment and materials must hold valid South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) approval.
• Verification Process: Materials must be physically presented to the facility’s maintenance supervisor for inspection and formal approval prior to installation.
• Documentation: Submission of a detailed method statement and site-specific safety plan is mandatory. A twelve-month warranty/guarantee on all installed components and workmanship must be provided.
• Compliance: Full adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act is required. The contractor must coordinate directly with the facility’s designated safety officer throughout the project.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

• Active registration with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
• Minimum of three verifiable reference letters accompanied by completion certificates from previous similar projects.
• Valid liability insurance coverage.
• Proven competency in mechanical and electrical pump installation, including safe mounting on floors and elevated structures.
• Proficiency in drafting operational method statements and risk assessments aligned with public sector OHS protocols.
• Ability to manage site logistics, waste removal, and independent utility provision during the contract period.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading: Refers to the Construction Industry Development Board classification system. The required grade ensures contractors meet standardized financial, technical, and managerial capacity thresholds for specialized plumbing and pumping works.
• SABS Approval: Certification issued by the South African Bureau of Standards confirming that equipment complies with national quality, safety, and performance benchmarks. Non-compliant items will be rejected.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation framework where eighty percent of scoring is based on competitive pricing, and twenty percent is awarded for socio-economic goals. In this tender, full preference points are reserved exclusively for enterprises physically located within the Ethekwini District.
• Compulsory Site Briefing: Attendance at a mandatory pre-award site inspection and briefing session is strictly enforced. Absence automatically renders a quotation non-responsive and disqualified.
• CSD & Tax Compliance Verification: Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database with a verified tax clearance status. The procuring entity will cross-reference these credentials; failure to validate them prior to award results in immediate disqualification.