Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure, deliver, and install replacement high-pressure geysers across six satellite clinics and staff residences under the Rietvlei District Hospital. The project aims to restore reliable hot water services while ensuring strict adherence to national electrical, plumbing, and occupational health and safety standards.

Scope of Work

• Locations: Sihleza Clinic, Mvubukazi Clinic (Staff Residence), Gugwini Clinic (Staff Residence), Gowenlea Clinic (Staff Residence), Gateway Clinic, and Lourdes Clinic (Staff Residence).
• Core Deliverables: Supply and install geysers ranging from 100L to 200L capacity. The scope includes all associated materials and labour for copper piping, pressure control valves, vacuum breakers, geyser trays, electrical cable extensions, wall mounting hardware, couplings, and HDPE water supply piping where applicable.
• Site Conditions: Works must be executed in active healthcare environments with minimal disruption to ongoing services. The contractor is responsible for all associated masonry, patching, and painting.
• Timeline & Warranty: Completion is required within one week of site handover. A mandatory guarantee period of six calendar months applies to all structural work and supplied materials.

Technical Requirements

• All supplied geysers and components must be SABS or SANS approved.
• Installations must comply with the SABS 0142 Wiring Code, KZNPA General Electrical Specifications, National Building Regulations, ICASA telecommunications regulations, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• A valid Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Installation must be submitted upon project completion.
• Bidders must hold a minimum CIDB grading of 1 SO, maintain current CIPC/CK registration, provide an updated SARS tax compliance PIN, and submit documented proof of prior similar project deliveries.
• A comprehensive Health and Safety Plan with a site-specific risk assessment is mandatory due to continuous patient movement on-site.
• All equipment must be brand new, unused, and have a minimum remaining shelf life of six months.

Skills Requirements

• Proven expertise in residential and commercial electrical and plumbing installations, specifically involving high-pressure water heating systems.
• Qualified personnel capable of executing compliant electrical wiring, copper piping, and structural repairs to provincial health department standards.
• Strong project coordination and risk management capabilities to meet the strict one-week completion deadline while operating safely in occupied medical facilities.
• Ability to compile and implement detailed health and safety plans tailored to clinical environments.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• High Pressure Geyser: A water heater engineered to withstand elevated municipal water pressure without rupturing. Requires specialized pressure relief valves and vacuum breakers to manage thermal expansion and prevent system damage.
• Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Installation: A statutory document issued by a registered electrician confirming that all electrical work meets national safety codes and is legally safe for use.
• CIDB 1 SO Grading: A Construction Industry Development Board classification indicating eligibility for small-scale construction and operating projects, verifying baseline technical, financial, and managerial capacity.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement evaluation model allocating 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to designated social goals (specifically, companies owned by black women).
• SBD / GCC / SCC Forms: Standard South African government bidding documentation covering bidder disclosures (SBD), General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and project-specific Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).