Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and implement a secure, climate-controlled storage facility for laundry items at Catherine Booth Hospital. The project aims to enhance operational efficiency by providing a dedicated, weather-protected environment equipped with adequate ventilation, lighting, power, and internal storage infrastructure to support hospital laundry logistics.

Scope of Work

The contractor will execute a turnkey installation within a 30-calendar-day period. Key deliverables include:

• Supplying and positioning a 6m x 2.4m lockable steel archive container.
• Constructing a reinforced concrete slab (approximately 105m², 150mm thick) with integrated V-drains for surface water runoff.
• Installing structural modifications: double swing steel doors, aluminium windows with shatterproof glass, and four air vents per container.
• Completing electrical works: routing 10mm cabling from an external kiosk, installing internal distribution boards, weatherproof boxes, lighting, power outlets, and an 18,000 BTU split-type air conditioning unit.
• Erecting a sloped steel roof (0.55mm IBR sheeting) with gutters over the container.
• Fitting heavy-duty fixed steel shelving along container walls and a central braced racking system.
• Providing official signage, site cleanup, labour, travel, and consumables.
• Delivering a 12-month comprehensive warranty on all installed components and workmanship.

Technical Requirements

• All materials must be SABS-approved, brand new, and engineered for high-corrosion environments. Structural fasteners and supports must utilise heavy hot-dip galvanising, stainless steel, or equivalent protective coatings.
• Electrical installations must comply with SANS 0142 (National Electrical Installation Regulations) and require a valid Certificate of Compliance (COC).
• Civil and structural works must align with SANS 10400 (National Building Regulations) and relevant plumbing standards.
• The contractor must maintain an up-to-date occupational health and safety file, enforce mandatory PPE usage, and station a designated competent person on-site throughout execution.
• Financial capacity must be demonstrated via a bank guarantee letter submitted with the quotation.
• Top-scoring bidders may be required to submit physical samples for compliance verification.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

• Deployment of qualified and certified artisans and technicians for all construction, electrical, and mechanical tasks.
• Electrical contractors must provide proof of registration with the Department of Labour and hold valid SAQCC certification.
• Mandatory employment of local unskilled labour for auxiliary tasks, coordinated through recognised community structures.
• Comprehensive site safety management, including a documented safety file, daily PPE compliance, and registered workmen’s compensation insurance.
• Active CIDB certification (GB-01, ME-01, and EP-01), valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, tax clearance compliance, and appropriate B-BBEE documentation.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Certification (GB-01, ME-01, EP-01): The Construction Industry Development Board grading system. GB-01 covers general building works, ME-01 covers mechanical engineering works, and EP-01 covers electrical engineering works. These grades verify the contractor’s financial turnover and operational capacity to execute civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes simultaneously.
• SAQCC Registration: South African Qualifications Authority for Quality Control in Construction. It ensures that electrical and construction personnel meet nationally recognised competency and quality assurance standards.
• SANS Standards: South African National Standards that dictate legal, structural, and safety compliance for electrical wiring, building construction, and plumbing installations.
• COC (Certificate of Compliance): A legally mandated document issued by a registered electrician confirming that all electrical installations meet national safety regulations before energisation.