Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified contractor to safely and efficiently repair leaking internal water pipes at Residence 1 and the New Nurses Home at Catherine Booth Hospital. The project aims to restore fully functional ablution facilities while maintaining strict safety, quality, and operational compliance within an active healthcare environment.

Scope of Work

This is a one-off repair and renovation contract with a maximum duration of 30 calendar days. The scope includes:

• Locating and repairing leaking water supply pipes concealed within walls using Class 2 copper piping for both hot and cold water lines.
• Removing damaged tiling, chasing walls, breaking and repairing masonry, and replacing broken tiles.
• Installing new sanitary and bathroom fixtures, including showers, mixers, toilets, basins, towel rails, and toilet paper holders.
• Re-tiling walls (floor to ceiling), installing non-slip floor tiles, painting ceilings, and performing comprehensive site cleanup.
• Providing all labour, tools, consumables, and transport required to complete the works.

Successful completion requires a 12-month guarantee on all newly installed or replaced products and a 6-month guarantee on repaired items. Final payment is conditional upon hospital inspection and acceptance.

Technical Requirements

All works must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and relevant South African National Standards (SANS – national technical specifications governing building, plumbing, and electrical safety). Specific compliance includes SANS 10400 (building regulations), SANS 10252 (plumbing), and SANS 0142 (electrical installations).

Every material supplied must be brand new, SABS-approved, and rated for high-humidity/corrosive environments, featuring heavy hot-dip galvanising or stainless steel components. An Electrical Certificate of Compliance (COC) – a legally mandated verification that electrical work meets safety standards – is required for all electrical installations. Contractors must maintain detailed A4 maintenance logs, enforce strict site safety protocols (including PPE and safety file upkeep), and utilise local unskilled labour. Procurement evaluation applies an 80/20 preference system, a government procurement model weighting 80% of scoring on price and 20% on designated transformation goals (specifically 100% Black African ownership).

A daily penalty of 0.3% will be deducted for delays or substandard performance. Pricing must reflect market-related rates with an approximate 20% markup allowance, supported by detailed material and spare parts schedules.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

Only certified artisans and technicians may execute the work. Personnel must hold valid trade qualifications, SAQCC registration (South African Qualifications Certification Committee credential verifying trade competency), and appropriate CIDB ratings (Construction Industry Development Board classification confirming contractor capability and financial standing for civil works).

Contractors must demonstrate financial capacity via bank guarantees and provide proof of registration with the Department of Labour and the Workman’s Compensation Commissioner (statutory insurance covering employee injuries). A competent lead technician and a qualified standby worker must be identified and approved prior to commencement. Contractors must submit evidence of previous successful deliveries in public or private health facilities, alongside standard compliance documentation including Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, B-BBEE status verification, CIPC company records, and completed statutory bid forms. All personnel names, qualifications, and experience must be submitted for departmental approval before work begins.