Tender Summary: Replacement of Ceiling Board, Aluminium Doors and Aluminium Window Glasses

Objectives

The primary objective is to safely and efficiently replace damaged ceiling boards, aluminium doors, and window glasses across designated clinical and administrative areas at Christ the King Hospital. The project aims to restore facility integrity, enhance patient and staff safety, and maintain uninterrupted hospital operations through controlled, low-disruption construction practices.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses the full supply of materials and labour for alterations, ironmongery, metal work, ceilings, and glazing. Key deliverables include:

• Removal of shattered aluminium door/window glasses and damaged ceiling frames.
• Installation of new aluminium door handles, locksets, barrel bolts, and pull handles matching existing specifications.
• Fabrication and installation of suspended ceiling frameworks with insulated panels to match existing heights and finishes.
• Supply and fitting of 4mm shutter-proof laminated safety glass across multiple wards (Female Ward High Care, Duty Room, Paediatric Ward, OPD, and isolation/TB units).
• Complete site clearance, debris removal, and restoration of undisturbed access for patients, staff, and visitors.

The contract period is strictly one week from site handover, with a mandatory six-month guarantee period. Final quantities will be re-measured upon completion.

Technical Requirements

• All works must comply with SABS standards, National Building Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and SANS Code 0317 for glazing.
• Aluminium frames must adhere to the Sheerline System 30 specification, featuring black anodised finishes with a minimum 25-micron film thickness per SABS 999.
• Ceiling panels must utilise approved fibre cement tiles with 30mm high-density foam insulation, matching existing dimensions and white embossed finishes.
• A comprehensive Health and Safety Plan with a detailed risk assessment is mandatory, accounting for active patient movement, material security, and structural protection.
• Bidders must hold a valid CIDB 1GB registration and be actively registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
• Pricing must be firm, inclusive of VAT, transport, statutory duties, and all incidental services, with no claims allowed for marginally varying site dimensions.

Skills Requirements

• Proven Experience: Submission of a recent appointment letter and completion certificate for similar ceiling board installation or maintenance projects (completed within the past twelve months).
• Qualified Personnel: Proof that at least one servicing professional holds a current, valid carpentry trade test registration.
• Technical Competency: Demonstrated understanding of the scope, with bid evaluations conducted by at least three technically proficient personnel as per CIDB regulations.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Sheerline System 30: A proprietary aluminium framing system requiring factory fabrication, precise square assembly, and electrochemical anodisation for enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic consistency.
• Nutec / Isoboard: Branded construction materials; Nutec refers to fire-resistant fibre cement ceiling tiles, while Isoboard denotes high-density acoustic and thermal foam insulation installed between panels for sound dampening and temperature regulation.
• Shutter-proof Glass: Multi-layer laminated safety glass engineered to withstand significant impact and prevent forced entry, commonly mandated in healthcare environments for security and patient protection.
• CIDB 1GB Grading: A Construction Industry Development Board classification indicating a contractor’s verified financial turnover, equipment capacity, and managerial capability to execute medium-scale building works up to a defined monetary threshold.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard 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, specifically favouring fully South African-owned enterprises.