Tender Summary: Refurbishment of Building B016 at Scala Barracks

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to deliver comprehensive refurbishment works at Building B016, located at Scala Barracks No 016 under the Department of Defence. The project aims to restore and upgrade essential military infrastructure, with a specific focus on modernising ablution facilities and executing general building improvements to ensure operational functionality, occupant welfare, and compliance with defence estate standards.

Scope of Work

The scope covers the complete refurbishment of designated ablution facilities alongside broader general building maintenance and upgrade works. Contractors will be responsible for all construction, renovation, finishing, and site preparation tasks necessary to deliver a fully functional facility. The work programme includes safe execution of elevated tasks, strict adherence to construction protocols, and full project handover upon completion.

Technical Requirements

• CIDB Contractor Grading: Tenderers must hold a minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of 2GB.
• Regulatory Compliance: All works must strictly comply with applicable local building regulations, municipal bylaws, and national occupational health and safety legislation.
• Elevated Work Capability: The project requires safe execution of tasks at heights of 3 metres and above, necessitating appropriate access equipment, fall-protection systems, and documented safety management plans.
• Supplier Registration: Only contractors who are both Central Supplier Database (CSD) approved and CIDB registered are eligible to participate.

Skills Requirements

• Trade Competency: Tenderers must possess verified trade-related skills relevant to civil construction, plumbing, tiling, painting, and general building refurbishment.
• Project Execution Commitment: Contractors must demonstrate the capacity and willingness to fully complete all assigned tasks without partial delivery, subcontracting without approval, or project abandonment.
• Height-Safety Proficiency: Site personnel must be trained in working-at-heights procedures, including proper use of harnesses, guardrails, scaffolding, and emergency rescue protocols.

Explanation of Key Terms

CIDB Grading (2GB): The Construction Industry Development Board classifies contractors based on financial turnover, plant ownership, and project management capacity. A 2GB rating indicates a medium-to-high capability tier, typically suited for projects valued between R10 million and R40 million, requiring structured scheduling, quality control, and compliance reporting.

CSD Approval: Refers to validation through the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database, which confirms a supplier’s legal registration, tax clearance, banking details, and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status for public sector procurement.

Work at 3m+ Elevations: Denotes construction activities performed at significant heights where fall hazards exist. This requires specialised access methods, certified fall-arrest systems, daily safety inspections, and adherence to the Occupational Health and Act’s Working at Heights Regulations.

Free Documentation: Tender packs are provided at no cost upon formal request prior to the submission deadline, ensuring equitable access to bidding materials for all qualified contractors.