CCTV inspection and cipp relining of cast iron drainage pipework – the playhouse company

Closing date and time: 11 November 2026 at 09:00

Compulsory site briefing: date and time not stated in the document; attendance is mandatory. Venue: The Playhouse Company, Theatre Building, 231 Anton Lembede Street, entrance at Stage Door (Acutt Street).

Employer: The Playhouse Company

Address: Theatre Building, 231 Anton Lembede Street, Entrance at Stage Door (Acutt Street) (site address)

Facilities Manager: contact for site conditions (no name or contact details provided in the document).

No other contact details (email, telephone) are stated in the document.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid):

• SBD forms: complete set as issued with the bid document (includes declaration of interest, preference points, and other standard declarations).
• Pricing schedule (bill of quantities): completed and signed.

Submission method and address: not stated in the document. Bids must be submitted before the closing date and time of 11 November 2026 at 09:00 (as per the tender notice).

Disqualification risks:

• Any mandatory requirement not met (see complianceRequirements).
• If the bid is received after the closing time.
• Non-attendance at the compulsory site briefing.

Evaluation stages:

1. Mandatory compliance stage: bidders must meet all mandatory requirements (see complianceRequirements). Non-compliance results in disqualification.
2. Functionality stage: scored out of 100 points. Minimum qualifying score: 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation.

Functionality criteria (100 points total):

• Experience in CIPP relining of building drainage: at least 3 reference letters for similar projects in the last 5 years — 30 points.
• Proposed relining system: technical data, approvals, design life — 25 points.
• Key personnel: CVs and certificates of supervisor and certified installers (1 Registered Plumber, 2 Artisan Plumbers) — 20 points.
• Equipment: list of owned or hired CCTV and relining equipment — 10 points.
• Methodology and programme: method statement and bar-chart programme for both phases — 15 points.

Preference point system: not stated in the document. Bids will be evaluated on price and functionality; the exact price/functionality split is not given in the extracted text.

Scope of work: CCTV inspection and relining (cured-in-place pipe, CIPP) of existing cast iron drainage pipework at The Playhouse Company premises.

The work is in two phases:

• Phase 1 (Investigation): clean pipework, carry out CCTV inspection of all accessible lines, submit a condition report with recommended relining lengths.
• Phase 2 (Relining): reline only sections approved in writing by the Employer after acceptance of the Phase 1 report. Provisional quantity of 300 m of lined pipe for pricing.

Site: Theatre Building, 231 Anton Lembede Street, entrance at Stage Door (Acutt Street).

Materials requirements:

• Liner: seamless felt, glass-fibre or hybrid tube, suitable for internal building drainage and bends.
• Resin: epoxy or silicate resin, solvent-free and low-odour; no styrene-based resins indoors.
• Temperature resistance: continuous wastewater up to 70°C, intermittent to 95°C.
• Connectors: resin-impregnated top-hat or brim seals compatible with the liner system.

Standards and regulations (latest editions):

• SANS 10400-P (Drainage)
• SANS 10252-2 (Water supply and drainage for buildings)
• ISO 11296-4 / ISO 11296-7 (renovation of drainage systems by lining with CIPP)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, 2014
• eThekwini Municipality water and sanitation by-laws
• Liner and resin manufacturer's installation instructions

Phase 1 deliverables:

• Condition report with marked-up pipe layout drawing
• Defect schedule per line (chainage, defect type, severity grade, photo still)
• Video recordings on USB/cloud link, labelled by line reference
• Recommendation per line (no action, spot repair, full-length reline, or replace) with measured lengths
• Priced Phase 2 proposal using tendered rates

Phase 2 requirements:

• Mechanical descaling to bare pipe wall before lining
• Pre-line CCTV pass to confirm clean and dry
• Install liner by inversion or pull-in, sized to internal diameter (typically 50–150 mm)
• Cure per manufacturer's procedure (hot water, steam, ambient or UV)
• Line through bends up to 90° without wrinkles or loss of bore
• Seal liner ends at access points and terminations
• Reopen lateral and branch connections robotically, form watertight top-hat/brim seals
• Make good all access openings, finishes and fittings

Phase 2 deliverables:

• Post-lining CCTV video of every relined section
• As-built drawing and schedule of relined lengths (measured in metres)
• Liner batch numbers, resin data sheets, cure records
• Test certificates and guarantee (Section 5.4)

Site conditions:

• Venue remains operational; noisy work, flow shut-offs and work in public areas only at agreed times; after-hours/weekend work may be required at no extra rate unless priced separately.
• Maintain at least one working ablution facility per floor or provide temporary units.
• Protect stage, auditorium, carpets, finishes and equipment; contractor liable for damage.
• Remove waste and debris daily; dispose of hazardous waste at licensed facilities.
• All staff must sign in, wear identification, comply with security rules.

Bidders must provide at least 3 reference letters for similar CIPP relining of building drainage projects completed in the last 5 years. Key personnel include a supervisor and certified installers, with CVs and certificates. Required roles: 1 Registered Plumber and 2 Artisan Plumbers. Equipment list of owned or hired CCTV and relining equipment must be provided.

Work must comply with SANS 10400-P, SANS 10252-2, ISO 11296-4/7, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2014, eThekwini Municipality water and sanitation by-laws, and manufacturer's instructions. Finished liner must be free of folds, blisters, delamination, dry spots and unbonded areas. Each relined line to be water- or air-tested for tightness per SANS 10252-2 before and after reinstating connections.

Pricing is by bill of quantities with a provision for 300 m of lined pipe for Phase 2. Items are priced per unit (e.g., per metre for jetting, CCTV and relining) and per number for access points and repairs. A contingency of 15% of the subtotal must be included. VAT of 15% is added to the total. Rates are fixed for the contract period and must include all costs.

Pricing format: bill of quantities (measured contract with provisional quantities, re-measured on completion).

Rates: fixed for the contract period.

Phase 2 quantities are provisional and will be re-measured; payment only for lengths instructed and installed.

Rates must include labour, materials, plant, transport, access, protection, testing and making good.

Pricing schedule items (quantities provisional unless noted):

Preliminaries:

• Establishment and de-establishment on site: Sum, 1
• Health and safety file, plan and safety officer (part time): Sum, 1

Phase 1 – Investigation:

• Open, locate or create access points: No. 10 (prov.)
• High-pressure jetting and cleaning of pipework: m 300 (prov.)
• CCTV camera inspection with video recording and defect coding: m 300 (prov.)
• Condition report, layout drawing and relining recommendations: Sum, 1

Phase 2 – Relining (provisional):

• Mechanical descaling to bare pipe wall before lining: m 150 (prov.)
• Supply and install CIPP liner, 50–150 mm dia., incl. bends: m 300 (prov.)
• Reopen and seal lateral/branch connections (top-hat): No. 20 (prov.)
• Spot (patch) repair, up to 1 m long: No. 5 (prov.)
• Temporary over-pumping / flow diversion: Day 10 (prov.)
• Pressure / tightness testing, post-lining CCTV and as-built records: m 300 (prov.)
• Make good access openings and finishes: No. 10 (prov.)
• Contingency: 15% of subtotal.

VAT: 15% to be added to the subtotal.

No bid security, guarantee or retention is stated in the document.

Mandatory requirements (non-compliance = disqualification):

• Attendance at the compulsory site briefing.
• Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Valid tax compliance status (SARS PIN).
• CIDB Grade 1 or 2 SO grading.
• A PIRB-registered licensed plumber employed or contracted to sign off the works.
• Completed and signed SBD forms and pricing schedule.

Additional compliance:

• Proof of good standing with the Compensation Fund (COIDA) or a licensed insurer (health and safety requirement).
• Installers must be trained and certified by the liner system supplier.

B-BBEE: not stated in the document.

Bidders must submit a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, risk assessment and method statement before site handover, per the Construction Regulations, 2014. Ventilate work areas during resin mixing and curing; provide MSDS for all chemicals. Proof of good standing with the Compensation Fund (COIDA) or a licensed insurer is required. Health and safety file, plan and safety officer (part time) is a provisional sum item in the pricing schedule.

Resin used must be solvent-free and low-odour, suitable for occupied buildings; no styrene-based resins indoors. The liner must be seamless and suitable for building drainage. Waste, debris and spent resin must be removed daily and hazardous waste disposed of at licensed facilities.

Work is executed in two phases. Phase 2 may not start until the Employer has accepted the Phase 1 report and issued written instructions stating the lines and lengths to be relined. The Employer reserves the right to reduce, increase or omit Phase 2 quantities based on survey findings. A written guarantee of at least 10 years on relining materials and workmanship is required, plus a 12-month defects liability period on all other work, from date of practical completion. Defects found on post-lining CCTV must be rectified at the Contractor's cost.

Functionality is scored out of 100 points with a minimum qualifying score of 70. The criteria and point allocation are: experience in CIPP relining of building drainage (30 points), proposed relining system (25 points), key personnel (20 points), equipment (10 points), and methodology and programme (15 points). A bidder must achieve at least 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation.