Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply all labour and materials necessary for the installation of high mast lights at Fort Napier Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal. The project aims to upgrade exterior lighting infrastructure to meet specified standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Supply and installation of six high masts, each 30 meters in height, equipped with six floodlights facing different directions.
• Provision of new supply cables, trenching, backfilling, and installation of surge arrestors and daylight sensors for each mast.
• Delivery and installation of stainless steel emergency kiosks fed from generators or mini subs, with circuit breakers.
• Testing, commissioning, and certification of the entire lighting system.
• Provision of labelling, legends, and Certificates of Compliance (CoC).
• Work to be carried out on an once-off basis, with adherence to technical, safety, and environmental standards.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

• High masts must comply with SANS 10225 standards, suitable for high industrial pollution environments at altitudes of 1800m, with temperatures from -15°C to 65°C.
• Masts are to be designed, approved, and certified by registered structural engineers.
• Each mast to support six floodlights with specified LED lifetime and impact ratings, housed in IK07 glass protectors.
• Electrical components such as surge arrestors, daylight sensors, and control gear must meet specified standards and be properly installed.
• All electrical wiring, safety devices, and terminations must conform to the Department of Health's policies, SANS 10142, and relevant electrical standards.
• Installation to include trenching, backfilling, cable laying, and testing, with all work compliant with safety and building regulations.
• Guarantee and maintenance period of 12 months post-installation, with provisions for repairs and replacements during this period.

Skills Requirements

The tenderer must possess:

• CIDB grading of EB/EP1 or above, indicating capacity for electrical and structural work.
• Trade test certificates for electricians and wiremen’s licenses.
• Proof of experience with similar high mast lighting projects, supported by completion certificates and orders.
• Qualified structural engineers registered with the Engineering Council for mast design approval.
• Ability to execute trenching, cable laying, electrical installation, and system testing according to specified standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, electrical codes, and environmental standards relevant to high mast lighting installation.