Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure, deliver, and install a fully converted shipping container to serve as ablution facilities and a change room at Matanzima Sportsfield.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for the end-to-end provision of the facility, including:

• Modifying and converting a standard shipping container into a functional ablution and change room unit.
• Transporting the completed unit to Harrower Road, Port Elizabeth.
• Installing the container with IBR roof cover sheeting mounted on steel columns.
• Ensuring the project is fully completed and ready for use upon handover.
• Uploading a completed pricing schedule to the designated informal tender portal prior to the submission deadline.

All submissions must be processed electronically through the online portal. Fax submissions will not be accepted.

Technical Requirements

• The container must be structurally adapted to accommodate plumbing, ventilation, and basic utilities required for public ablution and change room operations.
• Roofing must utilize IBR cover sheeting securely fixed to steel support columns.
• All works must strictly adhere to the specifications detailed in the official pricing schedule.
• Bidders must be registered on the municipality’s supplier database to qualify for contract award.
• Tender prices must remain valid for a minimum of thirty days from the submission date.
• Additional minimum technical requirements may be issued to shortlisted bidders during the evaluation phase.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemized, the nature of the work necessitates contractors with demonstrated competence in:

• Shipping container modification and structural reinforcement.
• Steel column fabrication and roofing installation.
• Basic plumbing and electrical fit-outs compliant with municipal health and safety standards.
• Project management capable of coordinating delivery, site preparation, and installation at an active sports facility.
• Familiarity with municipal supply chain management procedures, online bidding platforms, and preferential procurement compliance frameworks.

Explanation of Key Terms

• IBR Roof Cover Sheeting: A corrugated, galvanized steel roofing profile widely used in South African construction due to its high strength, weather resistance, and ease of installation.
• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement evaluation method where eighty percent of scoring points are allocated to price competitiveness, and twenty percent to historical transformation goals such as local business participation and socio-economic development targets.
• Informal Tender Portal: An electronic procurement system that replaces physical bid envelopes, requiring digital submission of all tender documents and pricing schedules before the closing deadline.
• Shortlisted Bidders’ Minimum Requirements: Supplementary technical documentation, design drawings, or compliance certificates that may be requested during evaluation to verify capability before final contract award.