Construction Services for Bethesda Hospital Expansion
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a construction professional services provider for the design, construction, and close-out of new theatres, a critical care unit, kitchen, and parking at Bethesda District Hospital. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CSD and have a lead architectural entity that is 51% owned and managed by a registered professional architect with at least 8 years of experience.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites tenders for a multi-disciplinary professional team to provide services for the Bethesda District Hospital. The project involves the design, construction, and close-out of new hospital facilities, including a kitchen, a 5-theatre unit, and a 144-bay parking area. The work will take place in the uMkhanyakude District, KZN, over a 75-month period. Key deliverables include professional services across all FIDPM stages, from inception to final handover. The team must include various specialists such as architects, quantity surveyors, and multiple engineering disciplines. The tender closes on 13 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Team members must hold professional registration and minimum years of experience
- Must hold valid Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance
- Proven track record in medical facility projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms S. Mncwango
Email: simangele.mncwango@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 071-170-3671
How to apply: Bids must be physically delivered to the bid box at the KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, uMkhanyakude District Office, 709 Wombe Street, Unit A, Ulundi, 3838. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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