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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Connaught/Amalinda Main Road - Amalinda - East London - 5100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158909
This tender invites suppliers to provide rate-based plumbing repairs and maintenance services at frere hospital in the eastern cape on an as-needed basis over a 12-month period. The contract, capped at r1 million, targets qualified plumbing service providers with pirb registration and proven experience.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 11:00
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Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf11 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Jun
2026
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RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf
The Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH) invites bids for a **rate-based contract** (not exceeding **R1 million over 12 months**) for **plumbing repairs and maintenance at Frere Hospital**, to be used as and when required. The contract covers ad-hoc plumbing services, including installations, replacements, and emergency call-outs, with work orders issued by the hospital. Bids must be submitted via the **CSD or e-Tender Portal** by **23 June 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC**. The evaluation prioritizes **price (80 points)** and **specific goals (20 points)**, including HDI, women, youth, disability, military veteran, and locality ownership.
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Rate-based contract for plumbing repairs and maintenance at Frere Hospital, as and when required, over 12 months. Maximum value: R1 million. Services include repairs, replacements, and servicing of plumbing systems (geysers, basins, toilets, pipes, etc.). Work Orders (W/O) issued for specific tasks; invoice monthly per completed job cards. No guarantee of work volume; subject to budget availability and DOH priorities. Contract may be cancelled if long-term or provincial/national contracts are awarded. Supplier must declare capacity to render services.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 23 June 2026 at 11:00. Quotation validity period: 120 days from the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf (RFQ)Technical and bidding enquiries: Alex Ngqwebo. Phone: 043 709 2583. Fax: 043 743 5317. Email: [email protected]. Submission: CSD or e-Tender Portal only.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf (RFQ)Submit all required documents exclusively via the CSD or e-Tender Portal. Emailed or faxed submissions will be rejected. Required forms: SBD1 (Invitation to Quote), SBD3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD6.1 (Preferential Points Claim). Additional mandatory documents: Latest CSD report, bank confirmation letter (not older than 3 months), VAT registration number, and supplier compliance status (Tax Compliance Central Supplier Database). Failure to submit any required document may invalidate your quote.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf (RFQ)Three-stage evaluation process:
Stage 1: Administrative Compliance. Required: Completed and signed SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1, latest CSD report, and bank confirmation letter (≤3 months). Failure disqualifies the bid.
Stage 2: Non-Negotiable Requirements. Required: PIRB (Plumbing Industry Regulatory Board) registration to issue Certificates of Compliance (CoC), and 3 contactable references for plumbing work completed in the last 24 months (attach completion certificates and reference letters). Failure disqualifies the bid.
Stage 3: Price (80 points) + Specific Goals (20 points). Price scoring: Lowest acceptable tender scores highest (Ps = 80*(Pmin/Pt)). Specific Goals points: HDI Ownership (4), Women Ownership (4), Youth Ownership (2), Disability Ownership (2), Military Veterans Ownership (2), Locality Ownership (6). Submit proof (CIPC certificates, municipal accounts, medical/disability/veteran status documents).
Mandatory exclusions: Bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members are automatically disqualified. Foreign suppliers not resident in RSA or without a permanent establishment are exempt from TCS PIN requirements but must comply with other regulations.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Rate-based contract for plumbing repairs and maintenance at Frere Hospital, as and when required, over 12 months. Maximum contract value: R1 million. Services include: supply/install geysers (150L Kwik Hot), basins (Springbok or similar), elbow-action mixers (Cobra or similar), toilets (Vaal close couple pan and cistern), scrub sinks (Franke 2120125 stainless steel), unblocking sewer pipes with high-pressure machine, manholes (pre-cast concrete rings ≥1m with heavy-duty lid), urinals, hydro-boils (15L, 2400W), servicing water fountains, pools (Nerina House and No.24 Dawson Road), and CRI Pump Model MVC 32/04-T 7.5 KW. Pipe and fitting standards: 110mm PVC underground sewer piping, Cobra heavy-duty taps (elbow-action in clinical areas), galvanized iron pipes. Labour rates: Normal hours (Monday-Friday 07:00-17:00), after-hours (Monday-Friday 17:00-07:00), weekends (Friday 17:00-Monday 07:00). Unspecified items require proven cost + agreed mark-up. Work Orders (W/O) issued for repairs; invoice monthly per completed job cards. Contract may be cancelled if long-term or provincial/national contracts are awarded. No guarantee of work volume; subject to budget availability and DOH priorities. Site must be kept clean and safe; remove all building rubble.
Quality Management
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdfPremises and work subject to inspection by Department or its representative at reasonable hours. Pre-bidding testing costs borne by bidder. If inspections reveal non-compliance: Costs borne by supplier; supplies/services may be rejected. Supplier must remove/replace non-compliant items at own cost. Purchaser may arrange inspections during contract period and cover costs if compliant. Supplier must permit record audits if required.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdfSubmit firm prices only via SBD3.1 (Pricing Schedule). Include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL). Quotation validity: 120 days from closing date. Total contract cost cannot exceed R1 million. Unspecified parts: Claim proven cost + agreed mark-up (specify % in bid). Rates must cover labour, materials, and all obligations. Example items: Geyser installation (150L), basin replacement, mixer replacement, toilet replacement, sewer unblocking, manhole construction, hydro-boil installation, water fountain servicing, pool servicing, pump servicing/replacement, PVC/galvanized iron pipes and fittings, cherry picker hire, labour rates (normal/after-hours/weekend).
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: Submit firm prices only via SBD3.1 (Pricing Schedule). Non-firm prices will be rejected. Include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL). Total contract cost cannot exceed R1 million over 12 months. Quotation validity: 120 days from closing date. Payment: Within 30 days of invoice submission with delivery note. Unspecified parts: Claim proven cost + agreed mark-up (specify % in bid). Rates must cover labour, materials, and all obligations. Example items: Geyser installation, basin replacement, mixer replacement, toilet replacement, sewer unblocking, manhole construction, hydro-boil installation, water fountain servicing, pool servicing, pump servicing/replacement, PVC/galvanized iron pipes and fittings, cherry picker hire, labour rates (normal/after-hours/weekend).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: PIRB (Plumbing Industry Regulatory Board) registration to provide Certificate of Compliance (CoC). 3 contactable references for plumbing work completed in the last 24 months (attach completion certificates and reference letters). Tax Compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. CSD registration required. B-BBEE: Preference points for Specific Goals (HDI, Women, Youth, Disability, Military Veterans, Locality Ownership). Submit proof (CIPC certificates, municipal accounts, medical/disability/veteran status documents). Foreign suppliers: If no RSA presence, no TCS PIN required. State employees/directors/members in service of the state are disqualified. Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers List.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdfSite must be kept safe and clean at all times. All building rubble must be removed from the site and project area.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdfContract governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). Key terms: Contract cannot exceed R1 million or 12 months. Work commences only after official Purchase Order from SCM. No work without PO is chargeable. Budget availability influences contract operation. Frere Hospital reserves right to award/partially award or not award. Contract may be cancelled if long-term or provincial/national contracts are established. Payment within 30 days of invoice + delivery note. Prices must remain firm. Contract may be terminated for default, insolvency, or force majeure. Disputes resolved via mediation then South African courts. Supplier liable for penalties for delays (prime interest rate per day).
Section
Source: RFQ_PLUMBING_.pdfThree-stage evaluation: 1) Administrative Compliance: SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1, latest CSD report, bank confirmation letter (≤3 months). 2) Non-Negotiable Requirements: PIRB registration + 3 contactable references (plumbing work in last 24 months). Failure in Stage 1 or 2 disqualifies bid. 3) Price (80 points) + Specific Goals (20 points). Price: Lowest acceptable tender scores highest (Ps = 80*(Pmin/Pt)). Specific Goals: HDI Ownership (4), Women Ownership (4), Youth Ownership (2), Disability Ownership (2), Military Veterans Ownership (2), Locality Ownership (6). Submit proof (CIPC certificates, municipal accounts, etc.).
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Address
Department of Health, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
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Last checked
11 Jun 2026
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043-709-2583[email protected]www.echealth.gov.zaDepartment of Health, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
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