Supply, deliver, install, testing and commissioning of 14x evacuation chairs

Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of 14 evacuation chairs for The Playhouse Company.

• Advert date: 10 July 2026.
• Closing date and time: 20 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Compulsory site briefing: Not applicable (N/A).

• Submission and buyer contact: [email protected] and [email protected].
• Telephone: (031) 369 9425 and (031) 369 9485.
• Delivery/Physical address: The Playhouse Company, Head Office, 29 Acutt Street, Durban Central, Durban, 4001.

• Submit quotations via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
• Late submissions will not be considered.
• Quotations must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days from the closing date.
• Returnable documents include:
• Detailed pricing schedule/quotation inclusive of VAT.
• Valid B-BBEE affidavit or SANAS approved certificate.
• Completed and signed SBD 4 document.
• CSD registration report not older than 30 days reflecting a compliant tax status.
• Failure to submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit will result in zero points awarded for specific goals.
• Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified.

Suitably qualified service providers; Not listed in Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; Must submit valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit; Must disclose any employment by organ of state or relationships with procuring institution; Must declare independence from competitors and no collusion; Must comply with all specifications and submission requirements.

• Scope: Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of 14 evacuation chairs.
• General requirements:
• Designed for emergency stairway evacuation from multi-storey buildings.
• Foldable, wall-mountable, lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant.
• Easy deployment by trained personnel for indoor use.
• Safety features:
• Double-handed operating system, anti-slip ergonomic hand grips.
• Friction belt track system for controlled stair descent.
• Integrated passenger restraint harness, head support, braking mechanism.
• Safety locking devices, high-visibility markings.
• Minimum Safe Working Load: 182 kg.
• Security and protection:
• Heavy-duty protective dust cover supplied.
• Anti-theft device or wall bracket allowing rapid emergency release.
• Wall-mounted storage solutions included.
• Deliverables:
• 14 emergency evacuation chairs with covers, brackets, manuals, data sheets, warranty, Certificate of Conformity.
• User familiarization training and maintenance recommendations.
• Installation requirements:
• Install at approved locations without obstructing escape routes or equipment.
• Secure anti-theft brackets allowing immediate emergency release.
• Comply with ergonomic and manufacturer specifications.
• Testing and commissioning:
• Test each chair and anti-theft device.
• Demonstrate correct operation to Playhouse representative.
• Verify locking mechanisms and ensure emergency deployment is not impeded.

• All prices must be quoted in South African Rands and inclusive of VAT (if applicable).
• Provide a detailed breakdown of costs.
• The Playhouse Company is not obliged to accept the lowest or any quotation.

• Mandatory requirements:
• CSD registration report not older than 30 days reflecting a compliant tax status.
• Valid B-BBEE affidavit or SANAS approved certificate.
• Completed and signed SBD 4 document.
• Evacuation chairs must comply with:
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993.
• National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 103 of 1977.
• Recognised international safety standards (e.g., CE, EN 1865, ISO).
• Proof of compliance and manufacturer's certification required.
• Only the successful bidder must submit a Safety File 5 days prior to commencing work after an official Purchase Order is issued.