Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a qualified contractor to supply and install a manual operated security boom at the Bellville Health Park facility, ensuring controlled and secure access management.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the project, which includes:

• Procuring and delivering a manual operated security boom system tailored for healthcare facility environments.
• Carrying out all necessary site preparation, civil works, and mechanical installation activities.
• Completing assembly, alignment, testing, and commissioning to guarantee safe and reliable manual operation.
• Adhering to all official tender documentation regarding sealing, addressing, delivery timelines, and handover procedures.

Technical Requirements

While comprehensive engineering drawings and material specifications are detailed in the full tender package, the following baseline technical expectations apply:

• Full compliance with applicable South African National Standards (SANS) and CIDB construction regulations.
• Use of durable, weather-resistant materials suitable for permanent outdoor security installations.
• Precision engineering in foundation casting, anchoring, and pivot mechanisms to ensure smooth manual operation.
• Strict adherence to the submission, evaluation, and contract award protocols outlined in the tender data.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate verified construction competency and operational capacity through the following criteria:

• CIDB Contractor Grading: A minimum of 1GB (General Building) or higher is mandatory for established contractors.
• Emerging Enterprise Participation: 0GB Potentially Emerging Enterprises may submit bids if they meet the specific empowerment, financial, and technical capacity thresholds specified in the tender data.
• Proven experience in civil infrastructure works, including concrete foundations and structural anchoring.
• Skilled installation teams capable of executing works safely within an active healthcare facility without disrupting operations.

Explanation of Key Terms

• CIDB Grading (1GB / 0GB): The Construction Industry Development Board grading system categorises contractors by financial turnover and project capacity. 1GB represents an entry-level general building contractor eligible for small-scale construction projects. 0GB designates newly registered or emerging contractors who lack a formal grade but may participate under targeted economic development provisions.
• EPS Portal: The Electronic Procurement System, the official digital platform utilised by the Western Cape Government for publishing procurement opportunities, managing submissions, and tracking tender outcomes.
• Manual Operated Security Boom: A physical access control barrier that operates via direct human force rather than electrical or automated systems, typically employed in areas requiring reliable, low-maintenance security without dependency on power infrastructure.