This is a 36-month contract for the scheduled maintenance of vacuum and compressed medical gas equipment at health facilities in cluster one, covering the or tambo and alfred nzo districts in the eastern cape. IT is issued by the eastern cape department of health and is intended for qualified service providers with specific technical expertise in medical gas systems.
Key Requirements
Bid submission is exclusively online via the National Treasury eTender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za) by 11:00 AM on 7 August 2026.
Mandatory eligibility requires CIDB registration for a contractor grading designation of Class ME (ME or higher) for construction work.
A compulsory briefing session must be attended on 14 July 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Johan Tremble Hall, Frere Hospital, East London.
Bidders must have access to specific qualified key personnel, including a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, OHS Safety Officer, and a SAQCC-registered Medical Gases and Vacuum Artisan.
Full compliance with Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, tax clearance (SARS), and submission of a B-BBEE certificate for preference points is mandatory.
Evaluation is a two-stage process assessing administrative compliance first, followed by price and B-BBEE preference points.
All mandatory returnable documents listed in the tender data, including fully priced Bills of Quantities, must be completed and submitted.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF VACCUM & COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS EQUIPMENT AT CLUSTER 1 (ONE) OR TAMBO AND ALFRED NZO DISTRICT - HEALTH FACILITIES ( 36 MONTHS )
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Scheduled maintenance of vaccum & compressed medical gas equipment at cluster 1 (one) or tambo and alfred nzo district - health facilities ( 36 months )
Briefing SessionCompulsory
Date & Time
Friday, 07 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Clinical Engineering Boardroom - Frere Hospital
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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14 Jul
2026
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2026
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Scheduled Maintenance for Vacuum and Compressed Medical Gas equipment (1) signed. (3).pdf
36-month scheduled maintenance contract for vacuum and compressed medical gas equipment at health facilities in OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo districts (Cluster 1) in Eastern Cape. The tender involves comprehensive maintenance services and requires specialized personnel with medical gas certification.
The Department of Health leads national health policy and supports provincial health systems across South Africa.
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Source: Scheduled Maintenance for Vacuum and Compressed Medical Gas equipment (1) signed. (3).pdf
Project: Scheduled maintenance of vacuum and compressed medical gas equipment.
Location: Health facilities within Cluster One, covering the OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo Districts in the Eastern Cape.
Contract Period: 36 months.
Important Dates
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Compulsory Briefing Session: 14 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. Venue: Johan Tremble Hall, Frere Hospital, East London.
Closing Date and Time for Submission: 7 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Enquiries must be submitted no later than 7 days before the closing date.
Briefing Session
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A compulsory briefing session will be held.
Date: 14 July 2026.
Time: 10:00 AM.
Venue: Johan Tremble Hall, Frere Hospital, East London.
Your representative must sign the attendance register. Bids will only be received from entities appearing in this register.
No compensation is paid for attendance.
Contact Information
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Technical enquiries must be directed in writing to the above contact within office hours.
Submission Guidelines
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Submit bids online via the National Treasury eTender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za). No physical documents to be delivered to Bhisho.
Ensure timely submission before the closing time: 11:00 AM on 7 August 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
You must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit proof of registration.
Complete and submit all mandatory returnable documents listed in the tender data, including the Form of Offer and Acceptance (Part C).
A compulsory briefing session will be held. Attendance is mandatory for your bid to be considered responsive.
Technical enquiries must be directed in writing only to the Supply Chain Management contact within office hours.
Bids submitted by telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, email, or late will not be accepted.
Returnable Documents
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You must complete and submit all listed returnable schedules and documents. Key mandatory documents include:
SBD Invitation to Bid (Part A & B).
Declaration of Interest.
Preference Points Claim Form.
Proof of CSD Registration.
CIDB Grading Certificate.
CIPC Registration Certificate.
Resolution for Signatory / Joint Venture Agreement.
Enterprise Questionnaire.
Bank Rating Certificate.
Fully priced Bills of Quantities.
Method Statements and Key Personnel qualifications.
Evaluation Criteria
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Registered with CIDB for Class ME (ME) or higher construction work. 2. Joint ventures allowed with signed agreement and lead partner having Class ME Grade ME. 3. Must have access to qualified maintenance manager and supervisor as per Annex B specifications. 4. Must have access to SAQCC-registered medical gas artisan. 5. Tax compliant with SARS. 6. Not listed on restricted supplier databases or Register of Supplier Defaulters.
Technical Specifications
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Scope: Scheduled maintenance of vacuum and compressed medical gas equipment at health facilities in Cluster One, covering the OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo Districts.
Contract Duration: 36 months.
Key Personnel Requirements: You must have access to qualified and experienced personnel, including:
A Maintenance Manager (single point of accountability).
A Maintenance Supervisor.
An OHS Safety Officer.
Skilled installation/maintenance staff.
A Skilled Medical Gases and Vacuum Artisan registered with SAQCC.
Method statements detailing your approach, programme, timelines, and resources must be submitted.
Methodology
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Submit detailed method statements covering:
A generic method statement.
A summary of tasks.
A programme with timelines and planned resources.
These documents are required for evaluation and will form part of the contract.
Experience & Qualifications
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Submit schedules and proof for your proposed key personnel, including:
Maintenance Manager.
Maintenance Supervisor.
OHS Safety Officer.
Skilled installation/maintenance staff.
Skilled Medical Gases and Vacuum Artisan (SAQCC registered).
Provide proof of business address and details of company experience on similar projects.
Pricing Schedule
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Submit the Final Summary Page and Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Provide fully priced Preliminaries and General Bill of Quantities.
All pricing must be clear and form part of your complete bid submission.
Financial Requirements
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Submit fully priced Bills of Quantities (Part C) as part of your bid.
Bank Rating Certificate is required as a returnable document to demonstrate financial capacity.
The employer will perform a risk analysis on the reasonableness of the financial offer, unit rates, and the bidder's ability to fulfil obligations.
Compliance Requirements
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Mandatory Eligibility: You must be registered with the CIDB for a contractor grading designation equal to or higher than Class ME (ME or higher) for construction work.
Joint ventures are eligible provided all members are CIDB registered and a joint venture agreement is submitted.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Proof of registration is mandatory.
Tax Compliance: You must be in good standing with SARS. Non-compliance will result in notification and a 7-day rectification period.
B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
Company Registration: Submit a CIPC company registration certificate.
Other Mandatory Documents: Resolution for Signatory, Enterprise Questionnaire, and declarations regarding past supply chain management practices.
B-BBEE Requirements
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Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim specific goals points.
Points are allocated for ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Individuals, Women, Youth, People with Disabilities, Military Veterans, and Local (Eastern Cape) ownership.
Health & Safety
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You must have a qualified OHS Safety Officer as part of your key personnel.
Submission of inadequate health and safety information can be grounds for rejecting the highest-scoring bid.
Contractual Terms
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The contract will be based on the Form of Offer and Acceptance and the drafted contract included in the tender documents.
The employer reserves the right not to accept the highest-scoring tender or award any contract.
Special Conditions
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The CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender apply, as amended by the Tender Data.
A two-envelope procedure will not be followed.
Alternative tenders are not allowed.
The supplier offer validity period is 90 days.
Requirements
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The tender is governed by the CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender, which are included as Annex C.
The Tender Data takes precedence in case of any ambiguity or inconsistency with the Standard Conditions.
Section
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Evaluation is based on a two-stage process: administrative compliance, followed by price and preference scoring.
Specific goals (B-BBEE) points are awarded as per the Preferential Procurement Regulations.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Department of Health, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
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