Objectives

The primary objective is to procure, manufacture, and install standardized Primary Health Care (PHC) service boards alongside associated power supply infrastructure at six designated community clinics under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. This initiative aims to improve public accessibility, ensure consistent provincial health branding, and provide reliable electrical support for illuminated signage.

Scope of Work

• Locations: Mandlanzi, Isiboniso, Richards Bay, Bhucanana, Mabamba, and Empangeni Clinics.
• Signage Installation: Removal of obsolete boards, supply and mounting of new bilingual (English and Zulu) service boards using galvanized bolts and nuts, and installation or maintenance of light boxes.
• Electrical Works: Supply and installation of 2.5mm² twin-core power cables per clinic, protected by 20mm bosal conduits secured with hospital saddles, and fitted with 10-ampere circuit breakers.
• Contract Type: Once-off supply and installation with a ninety-day quotation validity period.

Technical Requirements

• All signage must strictly conform to the department’s approved design templates and material specifications.
• Boards must be durable, weather-resistant, and manufactured from approved materials meeting relevant South African National Standards.
• Electrical installations must comply with national wiring regulations and safety protocols.
• Supplied goods must be brand new, unused, and retain a minimum shelf life of six months upon delivery.
• Bidders must submit completed official quotation forms, compliance declarations, and proof of specification adherence. Samples may be requested for quality verification.
• Late submissions, expired products, second-hand items, or non-compliant pricing will result in immediate disqualification.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Valid registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with a verified tax clearance status.
• Minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration grade of 1EB or 1EP, demonstrating foundational competency in small-scale electrical and plumbing works.
• Proven experience in manufacturing and installing public-sector signage, including knowledge of municipal and healthcare facility mounting standards.
• Access to qualified electricians or certified personnel capable of safely executing power supply connections and conduit installations.
• Financial and logistical capacity to coordinate deliveries and installations across multiple geographic locations within agreed timeframes.
• Ability to accurately complete standard bidding disclosure forms, preference point claim documentation, and contractual compliance schedules.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 Preference Point System: A government procurement scoring model where eighty percent of evaluation points are awarded for competitive pricing and twenty percent for socio-economic transformation goals, specifically granting full points to enterprises that are one hundred percent owned by Black Africans.
• CIDB Grade 1EB/1EP: The entry-level registration tier under the Construction Industry Development Board, certifying basic capability to undertake low-value electrical (EB) or plumbing (EP) projects, typically up to R1 million.
• Bosal Conduit: A flexible, corrugated steel tubing used to shield electrical cables from mechanical damage, moisture, and environmental wear during and after installation.
• Hospital Saddles: Heavy-duty mounting brackets engineered to securely anchor conduits to concrete, brick, or masonry surfaces commonly found in healthcare infrastructure.
• SBD Forms: Standardized Bidding Documents mandated by South African public finance legislation, requiring legal declarations, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and compliance confirmations to ensure transparent and ethical procurement processes.