Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure major services to fire equipment at Inanda Community Health Centre (CHC). The services include servicing fire extinguishers, booster pumps, hydrants, and hose reels to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

• Servicing of fire extinguishers, booster pumps, hydrants, and hose reels at Inanda CHC.
• Inspection, reconditioning, and testing of fire protection equipment in accordance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Issuance of after-service reports and marking equipment for the next service date.
• Provision of all necessary equipment, labor, and documentation to ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) and Vessels under Pressure Regulation 11(1), requiring permits issued by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS1475).
• Valid registration certificate issued by the South African Qualification and Certification Committee – FIRE (SAQCC FIRE).
• Valid SAQCC fire technician identification cards, with technicians associated with the same company as recorded on the cards.
• Use of equipment that meets the municipal building requirements and is SABS approved.
• Provision of detailed after-service reports and marking of equipment for future servicing.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required for bidders include:

• Technicians must hold valid SAQCC Fire identification cards.
• Technicians must be associated with the same company as recorded on their identification cards.
• Personnel must be knowledgeable of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant pressure vessel regulations.
• Technicians must be capable of performing inspections, reconditioning, testing, and issuing compliance reports.
• Service providers should have experience in fire equipment servicing and be familiar with municipal and national safety standards.