Objectives

The primary objective is to complete construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrades at SS Gida Hospital within an eighteen-month contract period. The project prioritises delivering functional healthcare facilities while meeting stringent socio-economic procurement targets, including local enterprise development, job creation, and sustainable supply chain practices.

Scope of Work

• Main Building: Structural repairs and replacement of damaged partitioning walls.
• External Works: Landscaping, paving, stormwater drainage, fencing, and perimeter improvements.
• Nurses Home: Completion and refurbishment of residential accommodation.
• Mechanical & Electrical: Installation and commissioning of essential building services.
• Operational Environment: All activities must proceed within an active hospital setting. Working hours are strictly limited to 07:00–17:00 daily (including weekends) unless written approval is obtained. Contractor personnel are prohibited from residing on-site, and comprehensive security, fencing, and environmental protection protocols apply.
• Socio-Economic Mandates: Approximately 30% of subcontracting value must be allocated to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), split between 25% local MSMEs and 5% Incubated Construction Development Programme (ICDP) contractors. The contractor must implement the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by employing targeted labour using labour-intensive methods and delivering formal training.

Technical Requirements

• Contractor Grading: Minimum CIDB Grade 6GB PE / 7GB or higher in General Building (CIDB is the national industry classification board for construction contractors).
• Contract Framework: Governed by the JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 6.3 (2024), a standard South African construction contract model.
• Measurement & Pricing: Priced via Bills of Quantities using the Standard System of Measuring Building Work (Sixth Edition). Rates must be fixed, VAT-inclusive, and compliant with the National Minimum Wage Act. Price adjustments for inflation/material costs will use the Haylett formula (a standard method for calculating construction cost fluctuations).
• Health & Safety: Full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. A site-specific health and safety plan must be submitted within fifteen working days of appointment. Additional high-risk geological insurance may be mandated.
• Defects Liability: Extended to 365 calendar days post-practical completion.
• Dispute Resolution: Resolved exclusively through CIDB Adjudication.
• Local Procurement: Contractors must prioritise Eastern Cape-based suppliers and provide documentary proof of local material sourcing.

Skills Requirements

• Key Personnel Qualifications: Tenderers must prove that critical roles are filled by suitably qualified individuals with extensive experience (minimum 15 years preferred):
  • Contracts Manager: NQF Level 8 qualification in the built environment.
  • Site Agent: NQF Level 7 qualification in the built environment.
  • Foreman: NQF Level 7 qualification plus a certified short course in social/community development.
  • OHS Officer: Fully registered professional with SACPCMP (Southern African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions).
• EPWP Supervisory Competencies: Staff managing labour-intensive works must hold specific NQF unit standards: Level 2 for team leaders, Level 4 for foremen/supervisors, and Level 5 for site agents/managers overseeing labour-intensive processes.
• Past Performance: Demonstrable experience in comparable projects (hospitals, schools, large-scale renovations) completed within the last five years, supported by three verified client reference forms and practical completion certificates.
• Administrative Compliance: Active CIDB registration, SARS tax clearance, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, and full adherence to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).