Objectives

The primary objective is to enhance security and controlled access at the Mfundo Arnold Lushaba Community Health Centre through the procurement, delivery, and professional installation of an automated electrical boom gate barrier.

Scope

• Complete supply, transportation, installation, electrical connection, testing, and commissioning of one (1) boom gate barrier.
• Work commences only after issuance of a Site Handover Certificate and must be completed within two to four weeks.
• Contractor bears full responsibility for labour, materials, plant, transport, scaffolding, waste removal, and daily site cleaning.
• Overnight accommodation on the facility premises is strictly prohibited.
• Service is once-off with a ninety-day quotation validity period. Prices must remain firm throughout the contract duration.

Technical Requirements

• Motor Voltage: 24V DC or 12V DC, integrated with battery backup to ensure operation during power failures.
• Power Input: 220V–240V AC, 50Hz, with typical consumption between 80W and 300W.
• Barrier Arm Length: 2m to 6m straight configuration or 3.8m+ alternative.
• Operating Speed: Variable, typically 1.5 to 6 seconds depending on arm length.
• Housing/Cabinet: IP44 or IP54 rated enclosure for reliable weather resistance.
• Duty Cycle: Engineered for high-frequency operation suitable for commercial and high-traffic environments.
• All components must be new, unused, SABS/ISO compliant, and pre-approved by the facility maintenance supervisor prior to installation. Installation must comply with National Building Regulations and applicable electrical standards.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Minimum CIDB Engineering Grading of 1EB.
• Valid registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Suppliers Database.
• Up-to-date tax clearance certificate and valid letter of good standing from the Department of Employment and Labour.
• B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Certified trade test certificates for all employed electricians.
• Documented proof of previous similar boom gate or access control installations.
• Appointment of a competent site supervisor authorised to manage operations and receive official instructions.
• Comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) file aligned with the Construction Regulations, including baseline and task-specific risk assessments, a certified safety plan, PPE issuing records, incident reporting protocols, emergency evacuation plans, and equipment inspection logs.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading 1EB: A South African contractor classification system indicating minimum financial turnover and operational capacity to execute low-value electrical engineering projects.
• SBD 4 & SBD 6.1: Mandatory government procurement forms. SBD 4 requires bidders to disclose any personal or business relationships with public sector employees to prevent conflicts of interest. SBD 6.1 is used to claim preferential procurement points for socio-economic transformation goals.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: An evaluation methodology where eighty points are allocated to competitive pricing and twenty points to specific goals, primarily awarding full points to companies with at least 51% Black ownership.
• Site Handover Certificate: A formal administrative document issued by the client confirming that the installation location is ready, accessible, and cleared for work to commence.
• Mandatory OHS Construction File: A legally required compilation of health and safety documentation under South African construction law, ensuring contractor compliance with worker protection, hazard management, emergency response, and statutory record-keeping standards.