Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified service provider to execute targeted repairs and routine maintenance on the bath level tiles of the Newton Park Swimming Pool. The municipality seeks to restore structural integrity, ensure public safety, and maintain operational standards in accordance with municipal infrastructure specifications.

Scope

The scope covers all activities required to repair and maintain the specified swimming pool tiles. This includes substrate preparation, tile removal and replacement, waterproofing, grouting, and final finishing as outlined in the accompanying specifications and returnable pricing schedule. The contractor is responsible for providing all labour, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the works. A compulsory site meeting is required prior to submission to ensure accurate understanding of site conditions and deliverables.

Technical Requirements

• All tender responses must be completed and submitted exclusively through the municipality’s online tender portal; fax submissions are strictly prohibited.
• Tender pricing must remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the closing date.
• Evaluation will only proceed for bidders who meet the minimum technical requirements specified in the tender documentation.
• Successful award is conditional upon registration on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Supplier Database.
• Contractors must comply with the General Conditions of Tender and Conditions of Purchase.

Skills Requirements

While not exhaustively detailed in the initial advert, the project inherently demands specialized competencies. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in aquatic environment tiling, including moisture-resistant material handling, precision grouting, crack repair, and anti-slip surfacing. Relevant trade qualifications, occupational health and safety management capabilities, and familiarity with municipal procurement compliance are essential. Strong project coordination skills to manage site logistics and deliver within agreed timeframes are also required.

Explanation of Key Terms

• Returnable Pricing Schedule: A standardized financial template provided by the client. Bidders populate it with unit rates or fixed prices for each defined task or material, which serves as the basis for valuation, interim payments, and variation orders during contract execution.
• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring framework aligned with the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022. Eighty percent of evaluation points are allocated to price and functional performance, while twenty percent are reserved for designated socio-economic goals such as transformation, local enterprise development, and empowerment initiatives.
• NMBM Supplier Database: The official vendor registration platform maintained by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Mandatory pre-registration ensures that only legally compliant, tax-compliant, and verified entities participate in municipal procurement and receive contractual payments.