Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified contractor to deliver routine maintenance, servicing, and repair services for mechanical systems at Stikland Hospital over a twenty-four-month period. The department seeks to ensure continuous hospital functionality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance through reliable, professionally managed mechanical system upkeep.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses the comprehensive routine maintenance, servicing, and repair of all mechanical systems at Stikland Hospital. This includes ongoing operational support for climate control and refrigeration infrastructure. Contractors are required to establish and maintain a physical workshop within the Western Cape to enable rapid response times and efficient logistics. All activities must align strictly with the official specifications and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) issued for the project.

Technical Requirements

• CIDB Contractor Grading: Minimum Grade 2ME (Mechanical Engineering Works) as classified by the national construction industry authority.
• Mandatory Site Meeting: Attendance at a compulsory clarification meeting on 04 September 2026 at 11h00 at the Engineering Training Centre, Karl Bremer Hospital. Late arrival results in automatic disqualification.
• Submission Compliance: Tenders must be submitted via the official government procurement platform by 11h00 on 15 September 2026. Email submissions and late entries will be rejected.
• Tax Compliance: Tenderers must be fully compliant with national revenue regulations at the time of tender closure.
• Workshop Location: A functional workshop situated within the Western Cape province is mandatory to support maintenance operations.

Skills Requirements

• Certified HVAC Practitioner: The contractor must employ a Category B6 certified Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Practitioner, formally registered under the company’s legal name.
• Specialized Trade Expertise: Personnel must hold validated qualifications and practical experience in mechanical engineering works, with specific competency in hospital-grade climate control and refrigeration systems.
• Administrative & Compliance Capability: Ability to navigate electronic procurement processes, prepare compliant tender submissions, and maintain accurate operational records for auditing and performance evaluation.

Explanation of Specialized Terms

• CIDB Grading (2ME): A national contractor classification system where “2” indicates intermediate financial and technical capacity, and “ME” specifies mechanical engineering works. It ensures contractors meet minimum thresholds for managing medium-scale mechanical projects.
• SAQCC Category B6: A nationally recognized certification administered by the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certification Council. Category B6 denotes advanced competency in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and institutional HVAC systems.
• BOQ (Bill of Quantities): A standardized document detailing all materials, labour hours, and equipment quantities required for the project, used for transparent pricing, cost control, and contract administration.
• ePS (Electronic Procurement System): The government’s centralized digital platform for publishing tenders, receiving submissions, and managing procurement compliance, ensuring transparency and standardized evaluation procedures.