Objectives

The primary objective is to execute targeted repairs to the existing chiller plant system that provides critical cooling and environmental control to the informatics and X-ray departments at Addington Hospital. The work aims to restore operational reliability, prevent service disruptions to clinical and administrative functions, and ensure compliance with public health facility infrastructure standards.

Scope

The scope encompasses all activities necessary to diagnose, repair, test, and commission the designated chiller plant. This includes site inspection, removal and replacement of defective components, system flushing, pressure testing, electrical and mechanical reconnection, performance validation, and final handover. The contractor will supply all labour, materials, specialised tools, and supervision required to complete the works safely within an active healthcare environment without interrupting daily hospital operations.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory CIDB contractor grading of 1ME or higher.
• Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submission.
• Attendance at a compulsory clarification meeting at the Addington Hospital workshop on 21 October 2026 at 11h00.
• Tenders must be prepared exclusively using the official tender documentation issued by the employer.
• Strict adherence to prescribed sealing, addressing, physical delivery, and submission protocols.
• Closing deadline: 11h00 on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Late submissions and electronically emailed tenders will be rejected.

Skills Requirements

• Proven technical expertise in HVAC and industrial refrigeration systems, with specific experience in chiller plant maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics, load calculations, and hospital-specific infrastructure specifications.
• Project management capability to coordinate phased works, manage site logistics, and minimise disruption to sensitive medical and IT equipment.
• Competency in applying occupational health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entry, and hazardous material handling.
• Access to certified electricians, refrigeration technicians, and mechanical engineers aligned with CIDB 1ME qualification thresholds.

Explanation of Specialised Terms

• CIDB Grading 1ME: A Construction Industry Development Board classification denoting a contractor’s verified financial turnover, technical capacity, and project history to execute medium-scale mechanical engineering works. It ensures the contractor possesses adequate resources and skilled personnel to deliver complex plant repairs.
• CSD Registration: The Central Supplier Database is the national procurement registry administered by the National Treasury. Registration confirms a supplier’s legal existence, tax clearance, and eligibility to participate in government procurement processes.
• South African Enterprise Preference: An evaluation criterion aligned with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy. It awards additional scoring points to locally owned businesses that meet designated ownership and management thresholds to promote economic transformation.