Tender Summary: Repair Paediatric Ward Aluminium Doors

Objectives

The primary objective is to execute timely repairs and replacements on aluminium doors within the paediatric ward at Benedictine Hospital. The contract aims to restore structural integrity and operational functionality, ensure patient and staff safety, and maintain facility standards while minimizing disruption to ongoing hospital services.

Scope of Work

• Remove damaged glass panels and supply/install replacement shatterproof/laminated glass in three specified dimensions.
• Repair or replace locksets for two double doors.
• Supply and install replacement glass for a damaged window.
• Provide all necessary materials, tools, and competent personnel.
• Ensure proper waste disposal in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Complete all works within two (2) calendar days following the issuance of the official order.
• Operate within a fully functional hospital environment, avoiding weekend work and on-site accommodation.

Technical Requirements

• All materials must be new, unused, of the latest design, and comply with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) specifications where applicable.
• Work must strictly adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and National Building Regulations.
• Rates quoted must be firm, inclusive of labour, transport, and profit, but exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).
• A twelve-month guarantee covers all equipment, materials, workmanship, and building works from the date of successful handover.
• Invoices must be accompanied by a work completion certificate, compliance certificates, and guarantee certificates.
• Contractors bear full responsibility for site safety, risk management, and damage prevention during execution.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Mandatory registration with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) at Grade 1 GB (General Building).
• Proof of at least one successfully completed project within the past five years involving the installation or repair of aluminium windows or doors, supported by an award/purchase order and corresponding completion certificate.
• At least one proposed technical resource must demonstrate specialization in aluminium works or hold a valid Carpenter trade test certificate.
• Execution must be supervised by a skilled representative authorized to receive instructions and ensure quality control.

Key Contractual and Evaluation Notes

CIDB Grading 1 GB: Refers to the Construction Industry Development Board’s classification for general building contractors. Grade 1 is the foundational level, indicating the contractor meets basic competency, financial, and regulatory thresholds for small-scale construction and maintenance projects.

Preference Points System: The evaluation utilizes an 80/20 scoring model, allocating 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status. Full preference points are awarded to enterprises that are at least 51% black-owned.

Administrative Compliance: Bidders must submit standard bidding documents (SBD 4 for conflict of interest disclosure and SBD 6.1 for preference claims), along with a valid Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration and tax clearance verification. Failure to meet any mandatory requirement results in immediate disqualification. Cover-quoting is strictly prohibited and subject to verification.