Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and install 20 hydroboil units at Addington Hospital to provide instant boiling water for various hospital needs such as clinical kitchens, staff rooms, sterilization support, and beverage preparation.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Supply of 20 new SABS-approved 5-litre hydroboil units with hygienic finishes suitable for hospital environments.
• Delivery of units to Addington Hospital.
• Wall-mounting and installation, including plumbing and electrical connections.
• Provision of all necessary ancillaries: isolating valves, pressure-reducing valves (if needed), overflow/vent piping, fasteners, and water supply and drainage connections.
• Commissioning and testing of each unit to ensure proper operation, safety, and leak-free performance.
• Removal of obsolete water-heating units and making good the wall/tiling/paint if replacement is involved.

Technical Requirements

The units must:

• Be approved under South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) or equivalent standards.
• Have a capacity of 5 litres per unit.
• Be constructed with durable, hygienic materials such as stainless steel or equivalent.
• Include plumbing components: cold-water inlet, isolating valves, strainers, overflow/vent piping, approved fittings, and pressure-reducing valves if water pressure exceeds specified limits.
• Meet electrical safety standards, with wiring and connections compliant with hospital and local electrical codes.
• Be installed level and securely on the wall with appropriate fasteners.
• Ensure sufficient clearance for maintenance, safe dispensing, and hygiene protocols.
• Include as-built drawings, user manuals, maintenance schedules, and certificates of compliance.

Skills Requirements

The contractor must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in installing hospital-grade water heating and dispensing equipment.
• Capability in plumbing and electrical installation within institutional environments.
• Ability to provide all necessary ancillaries, commissioning, testing, and documentation.
• Compliance with safety standards and hospital hygiene protocols.
• Provision of a safety file as per hospital requirements.
• Proof of relevant CIDB registration (minimum grade), experience in water supply and drainage, and proof of local address.