Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified contractor to supply, construct, and install water storage infrastructure at Mbongolwane Hospital. This ensures reliable water availability for designated clinical and administrative areas through the delivery of high-capacity storage tanks, pressure pumping systems, and integrated plumbing networks.

Scope of Work

• Site preparation, ground compaction, and construction of reinforced concrete tank stands.
• Supply and installation of two 10,000-litre green Roto/Jojo tanks with brass screw-on float valves and all necessary fittings.
• Plumbing integration using copper piping, including reduction fittings, non-return valves, isolation valves, and connection to the main hospital water source.
• Installation of a 1.1kW pressure booster pump with a waterproof isolator.
• Seismic reinforcement of tank stands and painting of stands to match existing hospital structures.
• System commissioning, operational testing, staff training, and formal handover.
• Obtaining local council approvals where applicable and disposing of construction rubble at authorized sites.
• Fulfillment of Expanded Public Works Programme obligations by employing local community members for general labour.

Technical Requirements

• All installations must strictly comply with SANS 10400 and applicable South African National Standards.
• Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, including provision of a comprehensive safety file.
• All materials, components, and fittings must be brand new, unused, and SABS-certified where available.
• Provision of detailed maintenance manuals, equipment schedules, service intervals, and commissioning reports.
• A twelve-month warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, commencing upon completion certificate issuance.
• Work must be supervised by a competent site representative and conducted within hospital operating hours (07:00–16:00) to prevent disruption to patient care.
• Contractor bears full responsibility for site security, tool provision, labour costs, and waste management.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of 1 GB for plumbing works.
• Valid trade test certificate for an artisan plumber.
• Letter of good standing from relevant professional bodies or previous clients.
• Three copies of previous order confirmations and completion certificates demonstrating experience in public or private healthcare facilities.
• Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and SARS tax compliance verification.
• B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Clean performance record; any history of unexplained delivery failures or defaults results in immediate disqualification.

Key Terms and Concepts

EPWP: Expanded Public Works Programme, a government mandate requiring public sector contractors to allocate a portion of general labour to unemployed local residents.

CIDB 1 GB: Foundational construction industry grading indicating baseline competency and financial capacity for small-scale plumbing and civil works.

SANS 10400: South African National Standard governing building regulations, specifically addressing water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems.

80/20 Preference System: A procurement evaluation framework allocating 80 scoring points to competitive pricing and 20 points to socio-economic transformation goals (specifically prioritizing youth-owned enterprises).

GCC/SCC: Standard governmental contractual frameworks detailing payment terms, penalties for delays, dispute resolution mechanisms, force majeure provisions, and termination clauses.