# KIRKWOOD PRISON: BOILER OPERATIONS AND REPAIRS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) MONTHS.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-22.

- **Reference:** GQET-26/27-04
- **Issuer:** [National Department of Public Works Port Elizabeth](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-department-of-public-works-port-elizabeth.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-22 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of boiler operations and repairs at Kirkwood Prison for a five-month period.** Eligible bidders are construction/facilities-management contractors with CIDB 3 ME/3 ME or higher, capable of mechanical fitting/millwright work, boiler operation, and electrical support. The contract runs for 5 months and uses a rates-based pricing model with a fixed daily/shift rate for boiler operations and additional labour for breakdowns, plus provisional material costs.

#### Requirements
- CIDB grading: 3 ME/3 ME or higher (or proof of CIDB upgrade within 21 working days post-closing).
- Minimum key staff: at least 3 resources including:
  - Mechanical Fitter/Millwright with trade test
  - Boiler Operators (2) with training certificate
  - Boiler Operator Assistants (2)
  - Electrician with wireman’s license
  - CVs and qualifications for key staff
- Administrative/compliance:
  - Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  - COIDA Good Standing letter (not expired at closing)
  - Completion of PA forms: PA-11 (Bidder’s disclosure), PA-15.1/15.2/15.3 (board/joint-venture authorisations), DPW-09 (tender projects), DPW-21 (Record of Addenda), DPW-07 (Form of Offer and Acceptance)
  - Declaration of Designated Groups (PA-40) if applicable
  - Security clearance information if required
- Other: VAT must be included in bid prices if the pre-VAT price exceeds R1 million.

#### How to Apply
- Where to obtain documents: free download from etenders.gov.za; alternatively collect from NDPWI Eben Donges Building, Gqeberha (cash-free collection noted).
- Submission deadline: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 by 11:00 (tenders not accepted after).
- Submission method: delivered in non-erasable ink on official forms; either posted to the Director-General, DPW, Private Bag X3193, Gqeberha 6001, or deposited in the DPW Eben Donges Building bid box (2nd Floor, Acquisition Section).
- Documents to submit (example): DPW-07 Form of Offer and Acceptance; PA-11; PA-16; PA-15.x resolutions; DPW-09; DPW-21; PA-40; B-BBEE affidavit where applicable.
- Compulsory briefings/site inspection: none (N/A) per tender data.
- Addenda: monitor DPW/etenders for addenda; respond as per DPW-21.
- Misc.: 84-day bid validity; price must cover BOQ items fully; all prices should reflect VAT where applicable.

Notes: The tender contemplates an objective-criteria framework allowing multiple awards across several prisons; negotiations may occur if one bidder is positioned to win more than one bid.

## Description

KIRKWOOD PRISON: BOILER OPERATIONS AND REPAIRS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) MONTHS.

KIRKWOOD PRISON: BOILER OPERATIONS AND REPAIRS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) MONTHS.

Documents available from: 08 July 2026 Site Meeting: No Municipality: Cacadu District Municipality

## Documents

- BOILERS Kirkwood Prison.pdf..pdf
- BOILERS Kirkwood Prison.pdf

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