Groote Schuur Hospital - Chiller & Cooling Towers ReplacementClosed

Overview

Procurement of the Groote Schuur Hospital - Chiller & Cooling Towers Replacement under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC4). The project covers replacing existing chillers and cooling towers at Groote Schuur Hospital, with associated plantroom and utility interfaces (drawings indicate multiple new/relocated chillers and connections). Bidders should be CIDB 6ME or higher, and demonstrate HVAC/refrigeration capability, with Western Cape local presence and relevant certifications (e.g., SAQCC B6 Practitioner).

Source: NEC4 tender document (WCGHIC0001/2026 GSH Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement NEC4.pdf); site/technical drawings attached.

Requirements

• CIDB grading: 6ME or higher; active registration at close of tender.
• Registration/compliance: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; tax compliance verification; CIDB registration; COIDA Good Standing; SAQCC Category B6 Practitioner; local Western Cape office proof; manufacturer data sheets for chillers, towers, pumps, water treatment; proof of local civilian office; proposed works programme; no tender-defaulter status.
• Mandatory documents: completion of all returnable documents (T01–T06) and core contract schedules (C01–C11); fully priced pricing schedule; no unpriced items.
• Site/clarification meeting: compulsory attendance at Groote Schuur Hospital Goods Yard Loading Dock on 10 September 2026; non-attendance leads to disqualification; attendance must be recorded.
• OHS compliance: signed Annexure A – OHS Act 37.2 mandatory agreement; appointment/training of competent safety personnel; health & safety file on site; on completion handover.
• Tender process rules: no two-envelope process; pricing must be complete and verifiable; no corrections by masking; 90-day tender validity; pricing disputes resolved per tender rules; final award subject to risk checks and BBEE preference scoring.
• Local content: evaluation may consider local content; ensure compliance where applicable.

Sources: T1/T2 documents, C1–C4 contract data, and Annexure A (OHS) (WCGHIC0001/2026 GSH Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement NEC4.pdf; Annexure A - OHS-37.2 Mandatory Agreement.pdf).

How to Apply

• Get documents from etenders.gov.za (free).
• Ensure eligibility: CIDB 6ME+, CSD tax verification, and local WC presence; register via csd.gov.za; assist from Roderick April if needed.
• Attend compulsory site meeting: 10 Sep 2026, 10:00, Groote Schuur Hospital Goods Yard Loading Dock (address details in bidding docs).
• Prepare and submit via the Client’s tender box: 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town, 8001 (Tender No WCGHIC0001/2026); box open 24/7.
• Submit full tender documents (1–101 pages) including T01–T06, C01–C11, pricing schedules, and any addenda; ensure pricing is fully filled.
• Ensure submission timing: close 2 Oct 2026, 11:00 (check Tender Notice for final closing).
• Include the mandatory OHS agreement (Annexure A) and other returnables as listed (T02, T03, T04, etc.).

Sources: site/clarification details and submission instructions in the NEC4 tender (WCGHIC0001/2026 GSH Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement NEC4.pdf); OHS Annexure (Annexure A - OHS-37.2 Mandatory Agreement.pdf).