Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and install additional fire-rated doors at Osindisweni Hospital to enhance fire safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect patients, staff, and critical infrastructure. The project focuses on creating effective fire compartments to restrict the spread of flames and smoke within the facility.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will supply and install six (6) Class A double fire doors across designated hospital zones:

• Two doors for the Theatre area
• Two doors for the B Floor
• Two doors for the C & D Floors

The installation must effectively compartmentalize approximately 1,240 square meters of hospital space. The scope encompasses delivery, structural fitting, sealing, hardware installation, and final commissioning to ensure seamless integration with existing building infrastructure.

Technical Requirements

All fire doors must strictly adhere to the following specifications:

• Fire Resistance Rating: Minimum 60-minute rating for the complete door assembly.
• Sealing Performance: Vertical penetration and horizontal seals rated at 120 minutes.
• Manufacturing Standards: Must be manufactured and installed in strict compliance with SANS 1253 and SANS 10400 regulations.
• Materials & Finishes: Must offer veneer, galvanised, or stainless steel options, fitted with certified fire-rating frames.
• Quality Components: Must incorporate fire-stopping seals and combustible pipe collars/wraps where applicable.
• Performance Criteria: Doors must demonstrate stability, integrity (resistance to flame/gas passage), and insulation (temperature rise limits on the unexposed face).
• Samples: Physical samples must be submitted for scrutiny prior to bulk delivery.

Skills & Compliance Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate the following capabilities and submit mandatory documentation:

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in installing certified fire-rated doors, including precise framing, intumescent sealing, and integration with hospital-grade infrastructure.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of South African fire safety codes and building construction regulations.
• Administrative Compliance: Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax clearance certificate, updated CIPC registration documents, and B-BBEE status verification or sworn affidavit.
• Preference Points Eligibility: Companies seeking maximum preference points must provide verifiable proof of at least 51% ownership by Black women.
• Contractual Readiness: Ability to furnish performance security within 30 days of award, comply with warranty periods, and execute works without disrupting hospital operations.

Key Contractual & Procurement Terms

Compartmentalization: Refers to dividing a building into fire-resistant zones using sealed doors, walls, and floors to contain fires and limit smoke propagation, which is critical for healthcare facility safety and evacuation planning.

SANS Standards: SANS 1253 outlines standardized testing methods for fire doors, while SANS 10400 governs fire protection applications in building construction. Compliance ensures legal adherence and operational safety.

80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation allocates 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific socio-economic transformation goals (Black women ownership). This system balances fiscal efficiency with mandated economic empowerment targets.

Anti-Collusion & Cover-Quoting Measures: Strict penalties apply if bidders submit multiple quotes through linked entities or engage in bid-rigging. Violations may result in immediate disqualification, contract termination, and a 10-year prohibition from public sector procurement.

Delay Penalties: Late delivery or incomplete performance incurs financial penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate per day of delay, alongside the purchaser's right to terminate the contract and claim damages.