Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a qualified contractor to supply, deliver, and professionally install the necessary electrical components for three-phase air conditioning systems at the General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, ensuring reliable climate control while maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Scope of Work

The contract covers end-to-end execution of the electrical installation project within the hospital premises. Key scope elements include:

• Complete supply and installation of specified electrical items over a fixed three-week period commencing from site handover.
• Provision of a minimum three-calendar-month guarantee period covering all materials and workmanship.
• Execution of all incidental civil works, including masonry, wall patching, and painting, restored to the satisfaction of the Department of Health.
• Strict adherence to hospital operating hours and protocols to ensure minimal disruption to critical medical services.
• Full compliance with provincial and national building, electrical, and occupational health and safety regulations.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must supply and install the following specific components:

• Armoured cable (4mm x 4 core, 50 metres)
• Waterproof isolator switch (3-pole, 35A, 440V, IP66 rating)
• CBI circuit breaker (3-pole, 45A)

All installations must comply with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Code of Practice for Wiring of Premises (SABS 0142), the National Building Regulations, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Administration (KZNPA) electrical specifications, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Upon project completion, the contractor must submit a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Installation and a comprehensive Health and Safety File. All supplied goods must be brand new, unused, conform to SANS/SABS standards, and remain valid for a minimum of six months post-delivery.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

To demonstrate technical competence and regulatory standing, bidders must submit documented proof of the following:

• Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Mechanical Engineering registration, Grade ME 1.
• SAQCC certification specifically for air-conditioning technicians.
• Valid electrician trade certificate.
• Proof of financial capacity to fulfil the contract (via recent bank statement or sworn affidavit).
• Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and SARS tax clearance compliance.
• Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Documented evidence of prior successful delivery of similar orders in public or private healthcare facilities.

Notes on Special Terms

CIDB ME 1 Registration: A classification system used by the Construction Industry Development Board to assess a contractor's financial and operational capacity for mechanical and electrical projects. Grade 1 denotes eligibility for small-value contracts.

SAQCC Certification: Refers to accreditation by the South African Qualifications Council for Construction Contractors, verifying that technicians possess nationally recognized competency standards for HVAC and electrical installations.

Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Installation: A statutory document issued by a registered practitioner confirming that all electrical work meets national safety codes and is legally safe for energization and use.

Health and Safety File: A mandatory project dossier containing risk assessments, method statements, equipment manuals, test results, and compliance certificates, required under occupational health legislation to ensure ongoing workplace safety and future maintenance reference.