Objectives

To procure a certified and qualified service provider responsible for the ongoing maintenance, inspection, and repair of the elevator facility at The Market Theatre Foundation, ensuring continuous operational readiness and passenger safety.

Scope

The contract covers the complete servicing of the theatre’s elevator, including routine preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, component replacement, statutory compliance inspections, and emergency response support throughout the agreed contract period.

Technical Requirements

• Tenderers must hold a minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) contractor grading of 2SI.
• Eligibility is strictly limited to organisations that possess an SI 2 CIDB grading.
• All submissions must follow prescribed protocols for document sealing, addressing, delivery deadlines, and evaluation procedures as detailed in the official tender package.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemised, the tender implicitly demands:

• Licensed elevator technicians and engineers authorised to perform commercial lift maintenance and repairs.
• Administrative and compliance staff capable of assembling accurate, regulation-aligned tender documentation.
• Proven operational experience in high-traffic public venue elevator servicing, including knowledge of local safety regulations and statutory inspection frameworks.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

CIDB Contractor Grading (2SI / SI 2): The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) operates a South African classification system that rates contractors based on financial turnover, project experience, and management capacity. The “2SI” or “SI 2” designation belongs to the Specialised Industrial/Services stream. It certifies that a company meets specific thresholds for undertaking specialised maintenance and service contracts within defined monetary limits, confirming they have the financial stability, technical expertise, and operational infrastructure to deliver the required work safely and efficiently.