Objectives

The primary objective is to restore safe, reliable, and uninterrupted electrical supply to the B and H wards at Hlabisa Hospital. The project focuses on eliminating electrical hazards through the repair and systematic upgrade of two distribution boxes, ensuring continuous power delivery to critical patient care areas while complying with provincial health infrastructure standards.

Scope of Work

• Remove existing DIN rail-mounted circuit breakers and replace them with Samite (CBI) type breakers.
• Rewire both distribution boxes, secure all cabling, and apply durable labeling to wires and components.
• Fabricate and install new legend cards for each distribution box.
• Convert circuit breaker mounting systems from DIN rail to Samite (CBI) configuration.
• Ensure distribution box panels open and close smoothly, maintain a tidy internal layout, and re-label all socket outlets.
• Supply and install specified components, including Samite trays, single-pole breakers (10A/20A), double-pole earth leakage breakers (63A), three-pole breakers (40A), 100A mains isolators, and three-phase surge arrestors for both wards.
• Issue a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for each completed distribution box.
• Submit post-service documentation comprising an original tax invoice, signed job cards, and completion of hospital payment registers.

Technical Requirements

• Valid CIDB 2 EB/EP contractor registration and updated CSD verification.
• Letter of good standing from the Department of Labour.
• Public liability insurance policy with a minimum cover of R3,000,000.
• Two previous completion certificates demonstrating experience in similar electrical distribution repairs.
• Submission on official provincial quotation forms, remaining valid for 90 days.
• Strict adherence to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), including anti-collusion declarations, disclosure of interest, and tax compliance validation.
• Evaluation utilizes an 80/20 preferential procurement model: 80 points allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific transformation goals.
• Late, incomplete, or non-compliant submissions will be automatically disqualified.

Skills Requirements

• A qualified artisan electrician holding a valid trade certificate must be deployed on-site.
• A licensed wireman must be present to oversee and execute complex wiring and protection device installations.
• Proven competency in low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including safe isolation procedures, component replacement, and precise labeling techniques.
• Authorization to conduct final inspections and legally certify electrical installations via a Certificate of Compliance (COC).
• Administrative capability to coordinate with hospital maintenance officers, manage project documentation, and process compliant invoicing and reporting.

Key Terms & Clarifications

CIDB 2 EB/EP: A Construction Industry Development Board grading indicating verified competence in engineering building and plant electrical installations, mandatory for public sector electrical contractors.

Samite/CBI: A specific manufacturer brand and mounting standard for circuit breakers and accessories explicitly required by the hospital to ensure compatibility and safety.

COC (Certificate of Compliance): A statutory legal document certifying that all electrical work meets South African national safety regulations and can only be issued by a registered person.

80/20 Preference System: A procurement scoring framework where 80% of the evaluation score is based on competitive pricing, and 20% rewards companies with at least 51% Black ownership, in line with national transformation policies.

GCC/SCC/SBD Framework: Standard provincial health department contractual and compliance forms governing risk allocation, dispute resolution, anti-fraud declarations, and preference point claims. Strict completion is mandatory to avoid disqualification.