Tender Summary: Repair Flooring Merweville Clinic

Objectives

The Department of Health Western Cape aims to appoint a qualified contractor to execute repair works on the flooring infrastructure at the Merweville Clinic. The objective is to restore the flooring to a safe and functional condition to ensure uninterrupted healthcare service delivery.

Scope of Work

The scope involves repairing flooring at the specified clinic facility. Key operational details include:

• Site Location: Merweville Clinic, 151 Hugenote, Merweville, 6940.
• Clarification Meeting: Attendance at a compulsory meeting is required for all tenderers. The meeting will take place at the site on 07 October 2026 at 11h30.
• Submission Deadline: Tenders must be received by 16h30 on Monday, 19 October 2026. Submissions via email or after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Documentation: Tenders must be prepared using the official documentation issued by the employer. Strict adherence to sealing, addressing, and delivery protocols outlined in the Tender Data is mandatory.

Technical Requirements

Tenderers must satisfy the following mandatory criteria:

• CIDB Grading: Contractors must possess a Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) contractor grading of 1GB or higher.
• BBBEE Compliance: Preference points are allocated to tenderers who are BBBEE status level contributors. Eligibility may be limited to such contributors.
• Administrative Compliance: Bidders must follow all instructions regarding the preparation, sealing, and delivery of tenders as detailed in the Tender Data section.

Skills Requirements

Specific trade skills are not listed individually; however, the technical requirements define the necessary competency profile:

• Construction Competence: The CIDB 1GB grading requirement implies that the contractor must have demonstrated experience and financial capacity to manage small-scale construction projects, including flooring repairs, within the associated financial limits.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Contractors must have the administrative capability to provide valid BBBEE documentation and comply with government procurement standards.

Key Terminology and Terms

The following terms are explained for clarity:

• CIDB Contractor Grading 1GB: A classification within the South African Construction Industry Development Board system. A 1GB grading designates a "Small Works" contractor, typically permitted to undertake projects with an estimated value up to R2 million. It requires the contractor to meet specific net worth and turnover thresholds appropriate for small construction jobs.
• BBBEE Status Level Contributor: Refers to compliance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework. This is a South African policy mechanism designed to promote economic participation by black citizens. A "status level contributor" is a business that holds a valid BBBEE certificate indicating its empowerment level, which determines eligibility for preference points in public tenders.
• EPS (Electronic Procurement System): The digital portal used by the Western Cape Government for advertising tenders and generating reference numbers. The reference RFQ-1022-2026-09-206708 corresponds to the electronic listing of this tender.
• Tender Data: A dedicated section of the tender package containing administrative rules, including procedures for sealing, delivering, opening, and assessing bids.