Completion of ethandakukhanya community health centre construction in mpumalanga

Scope: Complete construction of eThandakukhanya 24hr Community Health Centre (CHC) in Mkhondo Local Municipality. Work includes finishing and remedial tasks across 15 blocks (A-M, P) and multiple rooms.

Key Technical Requirements:

• Internal Works:

• Floors: Vinyl covering, tiling, grano floors, or epoxy finishes. Many areas require cleaning, repainting, or protection. Vinyl must be fully protected during work.
• Walls: Repainting, plastering, tiling (up to ceiling height where specified), and repairs to cracks or rising damp. Face brick walls require high-pressure cleaning. Vinyl skirting to be installed or repaired where damaged.
• Ceilings: Installation or completion of T-grid systems, panels, or suspended ceilings. Many areas have missing panels, incomplete systems, or require repainting. Ceiling joints and corners must be fixed.
• Doors & Frames: Servicing, repainting, installation of missing doors, and fixing ironmongery (handles, locks, closers, kick plates, doorstops). Shopfront doors, fire doors, and entrance doors require special attention. Aluminium doors and steel frames may need adjustment or repainting.
• Windows & Frames: Servicing of opening mechanisms, cleaning glazing, replacing damaged cills, and ensuring weatherproofing. Glazing audit required for completeness, chipping, or cracking.
• Joinery: Installation of cupboards, shelving, counters, curtain rails, and accessories (e.g., soap dispensers, towel holders, mixers). Many areas have incomplete or missing joinery. Fixed timber slatted shelving required in stores.
• Sanitary Fittings: Installation of basins, WCs, mixers, and accessories. Plumbing must be completed and checked. Sanitary ware is partially done in many areas.
• Other: Sealing of vinyl floor-wall joints, installation of non-slip strips on ramps (e.g., kitchen), pest remediation, and addressing water damage to ceiling panels.

• External Works:

• Roof: Completion of entrance roofs (e.g., Ambulance Emergency drop-off, Fire Escape Entrance). Treatment of exposed wooden purlins, installation of fascia, and repainting of structural steel. Roof sheeting must be consistent and installed per specification. Exposed steel components must be repainted prior to roof sheeting installation.
• Walls: Repainting of weathered areas, repairing cracks in concrete ring beams, and addressing suboptimal shutter concrete quality. Face brick walls require recleaning with high-pressure hoses.
• Paving: Repair of damaged paving, clearing invasive plants and vegetation, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Motor kerbs, paving, and aprons require inspection by an engineer.
• Other: Cleaning and repainting of steel cages, installation of sun louvers at entrances, addressing exposed cables or sewer pipes (inspection by engineer required), and installation of awning at MOU passage.

• Block-Specific Notes:

• Block A (Maternity & Obstetrics): Remediation of incomplete ceilings, doors, windows, and sanitary fittings. Specific rooms (e.g., Antenatal Ward, Patient Bathrooms, Postnatal Ward) require tailored finishes, including vinyl floors, wall tiles, and sanitary ware.
• Block B (Minor Ailments): Water damage to ceiling panels in multiple rooms (e.g., Consulting Rooms 1-4, Counselling Room, Sub-Waiting Area). Consulting rooms require accessories, cupboards, kick plates, and doorstops. Procedure room needs sink and accessories installation. Public WC requires remedial work to ceilings and plumbing.
• Block C (Shared Services): Incomplete shelving, joinery, and sanitary ware in utility rooms, stores, Mini CSSD Facility, and ablutions. Courtyard requires repainting, damp treatment, gate installation, and cleaning of benches. Autoclave (Rm 187) testing to be confirmed by Mechanical Engineer.
• Block D (Acute & Emergency), Block E (Central Waiting), Block F (Shared Services), Block G (Health Support), Block H (Chronic Care), Block I (Shared Services), Block J (Pharmacy, CCMDD & Staff Area), Block K (Mother & Child Services), Block L (Outside Support Services), Block M1/M2 (Staff Residences), Block P (Guard House): Similar remedial work required, including finishing of floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, joinery, and sanitary fittings. Specific notes include installation of kitchen equipment (Mechanical Engineer), non-slip strips on ramps, and weatherproofing of fire escape exits.

Standards & Compliance:

• All work must adhere to shop drawings, manufacturer specifications, and architectural details.
• Mechanical and electrical installations (e.g., kitchen equipment, autoclave, drainage) to be confirmed by relevant engineers.
• Structural integrity must be ensured, including treatment of cracks in concrete ring beams and repair of suboptimal concrete quality.
• Glazing, ironmongery, and plumbing must meet specified standards. Audits may be required for completeness and quality.
• Vinyl floors must be sealed at wall joints and corners. Non-slip strips are mandatory on ramps.
• Pest remediation and water ingress prevention are critical, especially in areas with exposed access points or incomplete roofs.

• Returnable Documents: (list to be provided in the tender pack).
• Ensure all required forms are completed and signed before submission.
• Submit the bid to the address or electronic portal specified in the tender documents before the closing date.
• Late submissions or incomplete returnables may be disqualified.

• Intended date of practical completion: 8 months after the contractual commencement date (clause 42.2.7).
• Penalty for delay: 0.04% of the contract sum (excluding VAT) per calendar day (clause 42.2.7).
• Commencement period after taking possession of the site: 10 working days (clause 42.2.6).
• Interest on amounts due after the certificate of practical completion: no interest for the first 142 days; thereafter interest at the rate specified in clause 34.11 (clause 34).

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• Submit the completed Bills of Quantities with the tender form. The Bills of Quantities must be attached to the tender on acceptance (clause 42.4.4).
• Provide three free copies of the construction documents (clause 42.4.2).
• A signed waiver of the contractor’s lien/right of possession is mandatory (clause 42.4.1).
• For nominated subcontractors, supply written proof they can meet the JBCC Nominated Sub-Contract Agreement and provide required security; failure to do so may lead to rejection (clause 19).
• After tender acceptance, submit an acceptable health-and-safety plan within 14 calendar days (clause 15).
• Provide all insurance certificates (contract works, public liability, supplementary) before commencement (clause 42.3).
• Disqualification risks: late or incomplete submissions, missing waivers or insurance, or failure to provide required subcontractor documentation.

• Scope: Complete the construction of the new Ethandakukhanya Community Health Centre, including a community health clinic and two 2-person staff bedroom units, with all related services (clause 42.2.1).
• Site location: Latitude S 27°01'38.87", Longitude E 30°46'40.29", Elevation 4146 ft (clause 42.2.2).
• Contract agreement: JBCC Series 2000 Principal Building Agreement (Edition 6.2, July 2018) applies, with modifications as specified in the document (clause A1-A41).
• Insurance requirements: Contract works insurance ≥ R220 million (clause 42.3.1); public liability insurance ≥ R10 million (clause 42.3.3); supplementary insurance required (clause 42.3.2).
• Health and safety: Full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, Construction Regulations 2003, and the project Health and Safety Specification is mandatory. All related costs are deemed included in the Bills of Quantities (clause 108).
• Subcontracting: Mandatory use of nominated and selected subcontractors; domestic subcontractors to be appointed post-award (clauses 19-22).
• Documentation: Provide copies of drawings, specifications, and a health-and-safety plan; maintain weekly labour and plant records (clauses 103-105).
• Guarantees: Written guarantees from material suppliers/fabricators must be delivered on certified completion (clause 106).
• Environmental: All trees on site must be protected unless otherwise instructed by the Principal Agent (clause 12.1.10).
• Site facilities: Provide an office for the site technician (clause 12.1.13); main notice board required (clause 12.1.14).

• Contract works insurance: Minimum R220 million, with a deductible as deemed appropriate by the Principal Agent (clause 42.3.1).
• Public liability insurance: Minimum R10 million, with a deductible determined by the contractor’s insurance company (clause 42.3.3).
• Supplementary insurance is required (clause 42.3.2).
• Interim payments: Issued against certificates; prices submitted during progress are not presumed accepted unless approved in writing by the Principal Agent (clauses 31-32).
• Final payment: Interest is payable after 142 days post-practical completion at the rate specified in clause 34.11, provided delays are due to employer/agent non-performance (clause 34).
• Penalty for delay: 0.04% of the contract sum (excluding VAT) per calendar day (clause 42.2.7).
• Security: Waivers of lien/right of possession are required (clause 42.4.1); nominated subcontractors must provide security as per their agreements (clause 19).
• No escalation index is applied to the contract value (clause 42.4.6).

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, and Construction Regulations 2003: Full compliance is mandatory (clause 108).
• Health and Safety Specification: Must be fully complied with; non-compliance may delay progress payments (clause 108).
• Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP): Contractor must employ staff meeting EPWP requirements and follow attached guidelines (clause 145).
• Obligatory subcontracting: Domestic subcontractors must be appointed post-award (clause 144).
• No explicit CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, or professional registration requirements are stated in the document.

• Tender Award Gate 7: 29 June 2025
• Site Handover Gate 8: 27 July 2025
• Practical Completion: 26 February 2026
• Health Technology Equipping: 19 March 2026
• Final Completion: 31 May 2026
• Project Schedule start date (as per schedule): 15 May 2026 (project summary date)
• Closing date of the tender (from tender record): 8 June 2026, 11:00 hrs.

• No specific returnable list is provided in the extracted text. Prepare the usual tender package: signed bid form, company profile, tax clearance certificate, B‑BBEE certificate, CIDB registration, CIPC documents, and any technical proposal required.
• Submit the complete package to the address or portal indicated in the official tender notice (not captured in the extracted text).
• Ensure all documents are signed, dated and legible; incomplete or unsigned submissions may be disqualified.
• Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records.

Scope: Complete construction of the Ethandakukhanya Community Healthcare Centre (CHC).

Key deliverables:

• Appointment of a replacement contractor and handover of the site.
• Completion of all building blocks (A‑Maternity, B‑Minor Ailments, C‑Equipment Store, D‑Emergency Services, E‑Central Waiting Area, F‑Reception, G‑Health Support Services, H‑Chronic Care, J‑Pharmacy, K‑Mother & Child Services, L‑Outside Support Services).
• Installation of HVAC units, control panels, louvers, and air vents.
• Installation and final fixing of fire detection, CCTV and access‑control systems.
• Installation of medical gas pipelines, dental chairs, X‑ray equipment, joinery cupboards, water tanks and purification plant, and security infrastructure (turnstiles, boom gates, surveillance equipment).
• Commissioning, testing and hand‑over of all mechanical, electrical, medical‑gas and ICT systems.
• Preparation of operation & maintenance manuals, close‑out report and final certification.
• Defects Liability Period of 64 days after final completion.

Site Handover: 27 February 2025. Practical Completion: 7-8 months after Site Handover. Programme must reflect these dates and all Key Dates as required under the Contract.

Submit a detailed programme with your bid. Requirements: Level 3/4 detail, with activities broken down by discipline, work package, or functional area. Include logical sequencing, interdependencies, and full scope coverage (design, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning). Incorporate all Client’s Activities (e.g., site access, approvals, free-issue materials, inspections) in logical sequence. Demonstrate clear float and critical path for progress assessment. Reflect start/finish dates: Site Handover on 27 February 2025, Practical Completion 7-8 months post-handover. Identify all Key Dates per the Contract. Submission format: hard copy (minimum A3 size) + editable electronic version (MS Project or other software accepted by the Principal Agent). Non-compliant programmes may render the bid non-responsive and affect evaluation.

Evaluation will assess the responsiveness of the programme submission. Key factors: adherence to Level 3/4 detail, logical sequencing, inclusion of Client’s Activities, clarity of critical path, and compliance with submission format (A3 hard copy + editable electronic version). Non-compliant submissions may be disqualified. Quality assurance and control procedures will be monitored, including regular audits, quality control tests, and timely submission of results. Contractor must maintain a Quality Management Plan (QMP) covering design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include: programme adherence (≥85% of activities completed on time), cost accuracy (90% accurate and timely payment applications), defect rate (≤2% of activities defective at completion), inspection pass rate (≥90% on first attempt), HSE compliance (≥90% of audits with no major findings), and environmental compliance (0 reportable incidents).

Scope: Complete the construction of Ethandakukhanya Community Healthcare Centre (CHC) in Mpumalanga, including civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical works. Key deliverables: rectify defective/non-compliant works, complete outstanding works per Bill of Quantities (BoQ), and achieve full compliance with Infrastructure Unit Support Standards (IUSS), National Building Regulations, SANS Standards, and Mpumalanga Department of Health (MDoH) requirements. Conduct full site due diligence within one month of award. Handover deliverables: approved shop drawings, as-built drawings (AutoCAD/Revit), quality management file, commissioning reports, test certificates, O&M manuals, statutory approvals (Fire, Occupancy, Electrical COC, Health), defect-free facility, comprehensive Maintenance Plan (with OEM involvement, spares identification, and maintenance schedule), and proof of staff training. Specific works include: preliminary cleaning, remedial fence work, masonry (face brick/plaster/painting), roofing, rainwater goods, carpentry, joinery, ceilings, floor coverings (vinyl/ceramic/grano), ironmongery, metalwork, structural steelwork, plumbing, drainage, glazing, paintwork, signage, bed curtains, blinds, sun louvres, and external works (water/sewer/stormwater/roadworks/retaining walls/wash bay/carports/landscaping/rubble removal/demolition). Health Technology (HT): Contractor to assist with HT installation, storage, and supervision under Health Technologist’s guidance, including appointing 3 general workers for HT-related tasks. Office requirements: Provide and maintain a 20 m² site office for Employer’s Representative (ventilated, well-lit, laminated, soundproof, hard floor, lockable, furnished with desk, chairs, and power points) and a dedicated site boardroom (min 3 m height, ventilated, well-lit, laminated, soundproof, hard floor, meeting table, chairs). Security: Provide temporary fencing, hoardings, dust screens, and signs at Contractor’s cost. Local employment: Maximise use of local resources and labour. Health & Safety: Comply with Occupational Health & Safety Act (1993) and Construction Regulations (2014).

Pricing: Fixed prices (non-adjustable for fluctuations). Contractor bears risk for industrial relations, productivity, resource usage, market price changes, and quantities unless stated otherwise. Payment basis: Only measured and approved quantities up to BoQ limits (or adjusted via written instruction) will be certified for payment. Front-loading or shifting value between items is prohibited. Quantities: BoQ quantities are upper limits. Contractor must verify quantities within 10 working days of award, submit a signed Quantities Confirmation Report (with marked-up take-offs), and maintain a live quantity control register. Variances >2% on any BoQ item must be reported with mitigation and, if unavoidable, a formal request for instruction. Temporary works and wastage: Quantities associated with temporary works, construction methods, and normal wastage are deemed included in Contractor’s rates/prices and will not be measured separately unless expressly provided in the BoQ. Records: Maintain contemporaneous take-offs, delivery notes, as-built mark-ups, and joint measurement sheets. Failure to maintain records may result in non-payment for affected work. No retrospective approvals for quantity overruns.

CIDB registration required. CSD registration required. B-BBEE: Minimum Level 3. Local labour: Mandatory employment of unskilled labourers from the local community (outside Contractor’s existing employees). Local labour must be paid at least the minimum approved Municipal rates. Submit monthly employment data to the Employer’s authorised representative. SMMEs: Minimum 10% of work value must be subcontracted to SMMEs (or 5% if SMMEs lack capacity, with proof). Local procurement: Materials must be sourced locally (district-level) where available; proof required if sourced externally. Subcontractor management: Submit list of subcontractors for approval. Competency certificates required (CSD, CIDB, SACPCMP, ECSA). Subcontractors bound by same QA/QC obligations. Materials must have traceability and compliance certificates. OEMs must be disclosed for operational reasons. Statutory approvals: Fire, Occupancy, Electrical COC, Health. Quality: Contractor must prepare a Project Quality Plan (PQP) within 21 days of appointment, including quality objectives, organisational structure, inspection/test plans, Non-Conformance Report (NCR) procedures, and audit plans. Quality Control Plans (QCPs) required per discipline (civil, structural, electrical, HVAC, medical gases, fire, ICT), specifying inspection hold points, witness points, acceptance criteria, and testing methods. Non-conformance: NCRs raised for deviations; Contractor investigates and proposes corrective action. Repeat issues may trigger a Quality Stop Note halting works. Documentation: Maintain Quality Register with inspection reports, test results, material certificates, NCR logs, as-builts, commissioning sheets, and O&M manuals. Retain quality information for 5 years post-handover.

Closing date: 2026-06-08 at 11:00. Site handover and initial implementation date: 2025-09-30. Last amendment to site information: 2026-05-14.

Submit your bid as per the tender document instructions. Required returnables: completed bid form, proof of company registration (CIPC), CIDB registration, CSD number, and any other documents specified. Submit on or before 2026-06-08 at 11:00. Submission address: National Department of Health. Late submissions will be disqualified. Ensure all documents are certified where required.

Scope: Complete the construction of Ethandakukhanya Community Health Centre in Mkhondo Local Municipality (Piet Retief), Mpumalanga. Work includes: civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical works to finish Blocks A–L and Guard House (P). Site conditions: steep gradient with cut-and-fill platforms; heavy summer rainfall (Oct–Mar). Existing works: structural shells substantially complete but weathered; stormwater installed but defective sections identified; temporary power, water, and sewer connections in place. Constraints: municipal by-laws apply (noise, dust, waste); daytime working hours unless approved; coordinate service tie-ins with municipality. Security: Engage with Project Steering Committee (PSC) and support local labour participation. Temporary works: Reuse existing site camp, staff accommodation, and open spaces for offices, stores, and material lay-down.

Mandatory: Valid CIDB registration (grade not specified), CSD number, and CIPC company registration. Additional: Obtain certified copies of approved building plans from Mkhondo Local Municipality at your own cost. New approvals required only for design modifications or service connection changes.