Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to establish a 3-year preventative and corrective maintenance contract for plumbing systems at Amajuba District Mortuaries, specifically Newcastle and Madadeni Medico Legal Mortuaries. The contract aims to ensure the ongoing functionality, safety, and compliance of plumbing infrastructure through scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and emergency response services.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

• Implementation of preventative maintenance activities, including inspections, cleaning, and servicing of plumbing systems and associated equipment at designated facilities.
• Responding to unplanned plant breakdowns and performing corrective repairs as required.
• Regular inspections of drains, water systems, sewer lines, gutters, downpipes, and water traps at Newcastle and Madadeni Mortuaries.
• High-pressure cleaning of sewer and water lines periodically.
• Maintenance of fixtures such as taps, urinals, toilets, and water traps.
• Provision of qualified personnel, tools, and materials to carry out all maintenance and repair activities.
• Monitoring and record-keeping of maintenance activities, including long lead spare parts management.
• Adherence to safety standards, statutory codes, and departmental regulations throughout the contract period.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Having a CIDB contractor grading of 1GB or above, or 1SO or above (advantageous).
• Provision of qualified, trade-tested plumbers with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Implementation of scheduled inspections and maintenance as per Annexure E and F, including:
• Condition assessment reports
• Inspection and flushing of all outlets, toilets, and sewer lines
• Cleaning and maintenance of gutters, downpipes, and water traps
• High-pressure cleaning of sewer and water pipelines periodically
• Availability of skilled personnel to perform emergency repairs and routine maintenance.
• Compliance with relevant health, safety, and statutory regulations, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993.
• Provision of detailed maintenance records, reports, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Use of approved materials and adherence to specified standards, codes (e.g., SANS 10040), and departmental specifications.
• Participation in monthly maintenance coordination meetings.
• Guarantee of workmanship and materials for a minimum period, with provisions for defect rectification within specified warranty periods.