Groote Schuur Hospital Chiller and Cooling Towers Replacement
Department of Health
In plain English
The tender is for the construction of a new plant room at Groote Schuur Hospital. Eligible bidders must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
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The Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness invites tenders for the replacement of the water chiller and four cooling towers at Groote Schuur Hospital. The project includes modifying concrete plinths, installing new piping, upgrading electrical switchgear, and integrating the system into the existing Building Management System. The contractor must also provide a 52-week maintenance period following the installation. The project requires sectional completion within 26 weeks of site access, with final completion expected 52 weeks thereafter. Bidders must attend a compulsory site meeting on 10 September 2026 at the Groote Schuur Hospital Goods Yard Loading Dock. All work must be commissioned and tested, with comprehensive operation manuals and staff training provided upon completion.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Mechanical Engineering (6ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 6ME or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of Category B6 Refrigeration Practitioner authorization
- Valid Public Liability Insurance of at least R10 million
- Registration with the Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC)
- Attendance at the compulsory site meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Denton Smith
Email: Denton.Smith@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-404-3163
How to apply: Tenders must be delivered to the tender box at 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town (adjacent to the Cape High Court, junction of Dorp and Keeron Street) by 11:00 on 2 October 2026. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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