Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and install a fully operational lift at Tafelsig Clinic. This project aims to improve physical accessibility, ensure compliance with public healthcare facility standards, and enhance service delivery for patients, visitors, and clinical personnel.

Scope of Work

The scope covers the end-to-end provision of a lift system, including manufacturing/supply, transportation, site preparation, mechanical and electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover. All activities must align with the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality’s procurement framework and the detailed specifications contained within the official tender documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Contractors must hold a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 1SL or higher.
• All equipment and installations must meet applicable South African national standards for lift safety, performance, and maintenance.
• Tender submissions must strictly follow the prescribed formatting, sealing, addressing, and delivery protocols.
• Late tenders will be automatically rejected.
• Bidders must participate in or acknowledge the compulsory clarification meeting to confirm understanding of site-specific conditions.

Skills Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate proven technical competence in lift supply and installation, including structural integration, power distribution, control system programming, and regulatory compliance. Essential capabilities include project planning, site supervision, quality control, occupational health and safety management, and post-installation servicing. The required CIDB grading serves as a validated benchmark for the contractor’s financial capacity, technical expertise, and experience in delivering public sector infrastructure projects.

Notable Terms and Definitions

CIDB Grading 1SL: Stands for the Construction Industry Development Board’s contractor classification system. A 1SL designation certifies that a contractor is qualified to execute building and civil engineering projects valued up to R15 million. This grading verifies that the bidder possesses adequate financial stability, operational scale, and managerial resources to handle municipal contracts safely and efficiently.

Compulsory Clarification Meeting: A mandatory pre-bid session held at the project site to review technical specifications, answer bidder questions, and clarify municipal expectations. Attendance ensures full alignment with installation requirements before tender submission.