Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified contractor to manufacture, supply, and install a complete steel roof awning at Doris Goodwin Hospital. The project aims to deliver a durable, code-compliant weather protection structure while maintaining uninterrupted hospital operations and adhering to provincial health infrastructure procurement standards.

Scope of Work

• Design, fabricate, and install a wall-mounted entry awning measuring 3000mm (width) × 1200mm (depth).
• Supply all structural and finishing materials, including a Grade 300 hot-dip galvanized mild steel frame, 4mm Cromadek roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, heavy-duty mounting brackets, diagonal braces, purlins, and all fasteners/sealants.
• Perform all associated labour, masonry modifications, patching, painting, and post-installation site cleanup.
• Complete all works within four (4) weeks from the official site handover date.
• Execute works within an active healthcare facility, implementing measures to minimise noise, dust, and operational disruption.

Technical Requirements

• Full compliance with SANS 0160 (Plumbing) and SANS 10400 (National Building Regulations).
• Adherence to the South African Bureau of Standards Code of Practice and KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Administration (KZNPA) standard preambles and general specifications.
• Submission of a valid Structural Engineer’s certificate verifying design integrity and installation safety.
• Provision of a comprehensive contractor safety file prior to mobilisation.
• One-year warranty/guarantee period covering defects in materials, workmanship, and structural performance.
• All quoted rates must be fixed, inclusive of transport, labour, profit, VAT, and statutory duties. Non-firm or variable pricing will be rejected.
• Delay penalty: 0.4% of the contract value per calendar day for failure to complete within the stipulated timeframe.

Skills & Qualifications Requirements

• CIDB Grading GB1, demonstrating capability to execute small-scale structural works up to R1 million.
• Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and verified SARS tax clearance status.
• Documented evidence of at least one successfully delivered order/completion certificate for similar awning or steel structure installations in public or private healthcare facilities.
• Proven technical competence in structural steel fabrication, hot-dip galvanising, roofing installation, and compliance with municipal/provincial building codes.
• Site management capability to operate safely and efficiently within a live hospital environment without compromising clinical services.
• Strict adherence to administrative compliance, including submission of all mandatory procurement forms (SBD4, SBD 6.1, Official Price Page, and Schedule of Rates).

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB GB1: A Construction Industry Development Board contractor grading indicating proven capacity to deliver small-scale civil/structural projects valued up to R1 million.
• KZNPA Specifications: Standardised provincial government construction documentation that dictates material grades, workmanship standards, measurement protocols, and contractual obligations for KwaZulu-Natal public works.
• SANS 0160 & 10400: South African National Standards governing plumbing systems and general building regulations, respectively. Compliance ensures structural stability, proper water drainage, fire safety, and occupant welfare.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement evaluation model where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points are allocated for socio-economic transformation goals (in this tender, specifically rewarding fully South African-owned enterprises).