Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure an annual service of the fire systems at Mosvold Clinics, ensuring that all fire safety equipment is maintained, inspected, repaired, and compliant with relevant standards to guarantee safety at the facilities.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Performing comprehensive inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repairs of fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, and other fire-fighting equipment across multiple clinics and hospital facilities.
• Supply and installation of new fire safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, hose reels, and signage in designated locations.
• Adherence to standards such as SANS 1475-1 and other relevant regulations.
• Provision of documentation, certificates, and reports post-service.
• Emergency repairs and routine maintenance as required.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Compliance with SANS 1475-1 standards for fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance.
• Use of qualified technicians registered with SAQCC, with proof of registration to be submitted.
• Inspection, testing, and servicing of fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, and related equipment, including pressure testing (CO2 every 5 years, others every 3 years).
• Replacement of defective parts, refilling, and recharging of fire extinguishers.
• Proper labeling, certification, and record-keeping for all serviced equipment.
• Supply and installation of new fire safety equipment with signage, connecting to water supply where applicable.
• Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant standards.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in fire safety equipment servicing and maintenance.
• Qualified technicians registered with SAQCC, with valid certificates.
• Capacity to carry out inspections, repairs, and installations efficiently within specified timeframes.
• Ability to provide detailed reports, certificates, and documentation post-service.
• Capacity to respond promptly to emergency repair calls and routine maintenance requests.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, and safety regulations.