Tender Summary: Various Repairs to Plumbing

Objectives

The primary objective is to restore and maintain functional water supply, drainage, and sanitation infrastructure at the Limehill Clinic facility. The contract aims to deliver timely, compliant, and cost-effective plumbing repairs that meet provincial health department standards while minimising disruption to ongoing clinical operations.

Scope of Work

The contract is a once-off service requiring the supply of all materials, equipment, and skilled labour to complete ten specific repair tasks within a strict two-week timeframe from site handover. The scope includes:

• Replacing seamless gutters (100 mm × 100 mm) over 15 metres
• Replacing flusher boards over 4 metres
• Substituting galvanised 110 mm pipes with PVC alternatives
• Repairing six toilets, three leaking taps, and one park home gutter
• Replacing two close-couple toilet units (park home and clinic interior)
• Installing 20 metres of 22 mm poly corrugated piping from the security room to the park home
• Installing four missing P-traps and one missing shower floor cap
• Providing a comprehensive site safety file prior to commencement

Technical Requirements

• All works must comply with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Code of Practice for National Building Regulations, SABS Wiring of Premises 0142-1, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
• Contractors must operate safely within an occupied healthcare facility without compromising patient care or facility functionality.
• A minimum three-month guarantee applies to all structural materials, while mechanical and electrical installations carry a twelve-month warranty.
• Pricing must be firm, VAT-inclusive, and fully cover transport, labour, overheads, and statutory duties.
• Quotes remain valid for ninety days. Late submissions will be automatically rejected.
• Attendance at a compulsory site meeting is mandatory for evaluation eligibility.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of 1SO.
• Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with verified tax compliance clearance.
• Valid CIPC business registration documents and a B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Demonstrable experience proven by at least one order and delivery/completion certificate from previous plumbing or maintenance projects in public or private healthcare settings.
• Capacity to manage site-specific health and safety protocols, produce required documentation, and execute works under KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health supervision.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading 1SO: A foundational classification for small enterprises specialising in building services and plumbing, confirming basic competency in trade execution, material handling, and project compliance.
• KZNPA Standard Preambles to all Trades: Provincial contractual guidelines that establish standard measurement rules, trade-specific obligations, and procedural requirements for public sector construction and maintenance contracts.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model allocating eighty percent of scoring to competitive pricing and twenty percent to transformation goals, specifically favouring enterprises majority-owned by Black persons with disabilities.
• Safety File: A mandatory compilation of site-specific risk assessments, method statements, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance records that must be reviewed and approved before any physical work begins.
• SBD Forms: Standardised government bidding templates used to enforce transparency, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and preferential procurement compliance across all public sector tenders.