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Maintenance of medical gas equipment in Eastern Cape.

Thabisa Notshe

In plain English

Scheduled maintenance of vacuum and compressed medical gas equipment at health facilities in OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo Districts for 36 months. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CIDB for class ME or higher and have access to qualified maintenance personnel.

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Closing date
7 August 2026
Location
GLOBAL LIFE BUILDING-BISHO-BISHO-5600
Estimated value
R 12 000 000
Published
14 July 2026
Briefing
18 July 2023 at 14:00 · Johan Tremble Hall, Frere Hospital, East London
Tender no.
SCMU3-2627-0178-HO

Description

The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites tenders for the scheduled maintenance of vacuum and compressed medical gas equipment. This project covers 32 health facilities across the OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo districts. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. Key responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance, conducting functional condition assessments, executing breakdown repairs, and providing training for staff. The work involves managing various medical gas systems such as oxygen, vacuum, and compressed air. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in medical gas systems and provide a comprehensive maintenance control plan to ensure all equipment remains in safe, working order throughout the project duration.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Registered companyAn active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME))A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.

Full requirements

  • Valid CIDB grading of 4 ME or higher
  • Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • CIPC company registration certificate
  • SAQCC Authorized Practitioner Card for all artisans
  • Relevant professional qualifications and CVs for key personnel
  • Proven company experience in medical gas systems
  • Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable

Contact & how to apply

Name: Thabisa Notshe

Email: thabisa.notshe@echealth.gov.za

Phone: 063-257-9284

How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the National Treasury eTender Portal at www.etenders.gov.za. No physical, emailed, or faxed submissions will be accepted. Ensure all documents are uploaded before the closing time of 11:00 on 11 August 2026.

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