Repairs and Maintenance of Medical Gas Systems at Frere Hospital
Alex Ngqwebo
In plain English
Frere Hospital is procuring services for repairs, maintenance, and supplies of hardware for medical gas reticulation. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have experience in medical gas installations.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites bids for the repair, maintenance, and supply of medical gas reticulation hardware at Frere Hospital. The project involves emergency repairs, planned preventive maintenance, new installations, and staff training over a 24-month period. The contractor must provide standby services with a 30-minute on-site response time. All work must comply with SANS 739-2009 standards and utilize medical-grade Class 1 copper piping. Work orders will be managed through the Clinical Engineering Management System. The contract is valid until 23 June 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in hospital medical gas maintenance with supporting documentation
- Valid SAQCC registration for the Medical Gas Artisan
- Valid tax compliance status (SARS PIN or TCS certificate)
- Proof of active CSD registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Alex Ngqwebo
Email: Alex.Ngqwebo@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 043-709-2583
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or the e-Tender portal. Emailed or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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