Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to execute Phase 1 renovations of House No9 at Manguzi Hospital under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The project aims to restore structural integrity, upgrade roofing and fenestration, improve weatherproofing, and enhance site safety through controlled vegetation management, all delivered with a one-year post-completion guarantee.

Scope of Work

The contractor will undertake comprehensive building upgrades, including:

• Inspecting existing roof trusses and replacing unsuitable members prior to new roofing installation.
• Supplying and fixing treated timber framing, chromadek roofing sheets, fascia boards, PVC gutters, and downpipes.
• Fitting and sealing window and door frames to ensure proper integration with existing walls.
• Replacing multiple existing windows with aluminium units matching specified dimensions.
• Installing two heavy-duty, full-panel aluminium exit doors.
• Clearing surrounding trees to maintain a minimum 2.5-metre clearance from the building structure.
• Performing general site preparation and cleaning across approximately 1,560 square metres.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory submission of valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and SARS tax compliance verification.
• Completion of all standard bidding declaration forms, including conflict of interest disclosures and preference point claims.
• Minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of 1GB.
• Trade test certificates for both carpenters and bricklayers.
• Valid public liability insurance certificate.
• Documented proof of prior successful renovation contracts executed for the provincial health department.
• Strict adherence to listed material specifications, including 0.5mm chromadek sheets, fully galvanised self-drill screws, and precise aluminium window/door dimensions.
• Firm pricing inclusive of all delivery costs, valid for 90 days.
• Evaluation conducted using an 80/20 preference point system, allocating 80 points to price and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals.

Skills Requirements

• Proven expertise in structural roofing replacement, including truss assessment and metal sheet installation.
• Competency in aluminium window and door fabrication, fitting, and weatherproof sealing.
• Skilled execution of guttering and drainage systems using PVC components.
• Trade-tested carpentry and bricklaying capabilities for framing, joinery, and masonry repairs.
• Experience in safe tree clearance and vegetation management near built structures.
• Familiarity with public sector health facility standards and compliance protocols.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB 1GB: A minimum grading issued by South Africa’s Construction Industry Development Board, certifying a contractor’s technical and financial capacity to execute small-scale building and civil works up to a defined monetary threshold.
• Chromadek: A widely used commercial brand of pre-painted, corrosion-resistant steel roofing and cladding sheets, known for durability and weather resistance in South African construction.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A national procurement framework where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points for designated socio-economic goals. For this tender, the 20 points are reserved for enterprises registered and operating within the Umhlabuyalingana municipality.
• SBD Forms: Standardised government bidding declarations used to verify bidder eligibility, disclose potential conflicts of interest, confirm tax compliance, and formally claim preference points under preferential procurement regulations.