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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

TENDER NO: FPS 0108

A copy of this specification

must be completed and submitted

with each offer. If diverting from specification tenderer must state names and models of product offered (brochures must be submitted)

CONSTRUCUTING OF MOTURARY UNITS ON THE CHASSIS/CAB

SPECIFIED / DETAIL OF OFFER
1. / A mortuary load body to be constructed and fitted onto chassis / cabs. / …………………………
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Body Builder / ......
2. / MORTUARY LOAD BODY
2.1 / The existing load bodies need to be removed and the constructed rescue body fitted directly to the chassis. / ......
2.2 / The entire body to be manufactured from suitable Aluminium Extrusions (Grade 6063) and Aluminium plate (Grade 120044) / ......
2.3 / The entire Aluminium frame, Tail panel, Floor, Internal Partitions, Storage areas, Door frames and related items to be jointed by fusion welding method GMAN or GTAW. / ......
2.4 / All Aluminium body exterior, Gutter, Front, Rear roof and Side panels are to be bonded onto a main frame using a one component UV resistant high modules Polyurethane based adhesive / ......
2.5 / Prior to assemble all components are to be suitably prepared and correctly pre primed to discourage corrosion and promote adhesion / ......
2.6 / The construction of the body must be undertaken in such a way as to provide a integrally constructed body consisting of a fully welded main body frame, floor and under frame with unstressed external panelling / …………………………
2.7 / The main body frame must be of sufficient strength to bear the load imposed on it by the cadaver lifting equipment fitted within each side of the upper deck. / ......
2.8 / A Flexible MV mounting system is to be employed in mounting of the MV body onto the vehicle chassis. No modification to the vehicles chassis is permitted in affecting the body mounting process. / ......
2.9 / The entire body must be of sufficient substance as to withstand disintegration in the event off a rollover accident. / ......
2.10 / No entire internal water taps are acceptable within both decks of the body. / ......
2.11 / Provision must be made for a full drain to allow for the washing of vehicles inside. (hose out of vehicles) / ......
2.12 / All drainage ports must be fitted to the lower floor deck is to incorporate a device to the exterior of the port that prevents duct from entering the rear section of the body. / ......
2.13 / The entire interior (all surfaces) of the vehicle including door interiors is to be coated with a twin component Polyuthane.
Dry thickness 3 to 4 mm thick
Hardness: Shore D
Density: 1.1g/ml
Colour: Black / ......
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3. / INTERNAL DIMENSIONS
3.1 / The internal dimensions of the mortuary compartment should have the following approximate dimensions (internal dimensions) / ......
Length:2 350mm / ......
Width:1 700mm / ......
Combined decks height1 300 mm / ......
4. / GENERAL BODY ARRANGEMENT
4.1 / The general arrangements of the mortuary body shall consist of a upper and lower deck which can store four human bodies / ......

UPPER DECK

4.2 / Upper deck doors to be fitted to the L/H and R/H sides / …………………………
4.2.1 / Each door accessing its own compartment / …………………………
4.2.2 / The door size must be 2350mm (length) x 600mm height) / ………………………….
4.2.3 / Each door must be fitted with 3 or more heavy duty hinges. The doors open from bottom upwards / ………………………..
4.2.4 / The doors must be supported in an open position by two (2) gas struts per door. / ………………………….
4.2.5 / Each door must be locked by two (2) dual latching coach type door locks along with a lockable centrally located recessed exterior handle. / ...... …......
4.2.6 / Both upper deck doors must be keyed alike. / ………………………….

LOWER DECK

4.3 / Lower deck rear doors to be fitted to the L/H and R/H sides of the lower deck / ...... …......
4.3.1 / Each door accessing it’s own compartment. / ………………………….
4.3.2 / The door size must be 700mm (length) x 550mm height) / ......
4.3.3 / Each door must be fitted with 2 or more heavy duty hinges. The doors open from the centre outwards. / ………………………….
4.3.4 / Each door must be fitted with a centrally located recessed locking handle. / ………………………….
4.3.5 / Both lower deck doors must be keyed alike / ......

STORAGE AREA

.4.4 / Forward and within the lower deck ahead of the cadaver containment area a full width x height partition is located effectively portioning lower into 3 areas. / ......
4.4.1 / Forward most area created by partition provided a full width storage area. / ......
4.4.2 / The dimensions for the storage area is 1700 (length) x 250 (width) x 450 (height) / ......
4.4.3 / Within compartment to L/H and R/H sides the storage area increases at the door aperture area to a height of 650mm / ......
4.4.4 / The lower section to each side of the storage compartment to be fitted with a drainage port as outlined in section 2.12 / ......
4.4.5 / Access to front lower deck storage is provided on each side (L/H and R/H) by a marine Osculati and Aperture combination / ......
4.4.6 / Each door must be manufactured from a high impact material and to incorporate an aperture seal and two (2) locking handles. / ......
4.4.7 / Both doors must be keyed alike. / ......
DOORS
4.5 / All doors aperture seals are to be of the hollow D –Rubber type / ......
4.5.1 / Seals must form a full aperture circumference, no breaks or gaps in door seals is acceptable / ......
4.5.2 / The lower part of the seal must fall below floor level in order to avoid damage when loading or off-loading and to facilitate drainage. / ......
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HATCH / DOOR / LIFT / ROLL / STORE EQUIPEMENT

UPPER DECK

5.1 / Both upper deck sections must be fitted with a custom made lift, roll and store device / ......
5.1.2 / A Certified safe working load of 150 kg is required. / ......
5.1.3 / Each device shall consist of a rolling machine frame positioned on maintenance free roller bearings. / ......
5.1.4 / Machine frame moves through from stored to open position. Whether loaded or unloaded the machine frame should be smooth, light and snag free in its operation. / ......
5.1.5 / Machine frame should have an effective stopper to control movement in an outward position and lock easily and securely when stored in position. / ......
5.1.6 / Lifting of the payload should be via a 12Volt DC Winch and lifting cable system. / ......
5.1.7 / A Winch brake must be provided. The brake must operate in both directions of travel. / ......
5.1.8 / The brake must operate in a power off situation. / ......
5.1.9 / A frame within the machine frame must be fitted for accommodation of a Ferno Washington Model 71 basket stretcher or equivalent shall be provided to enable the lifting of the cadaver into the vehicle. / ......
5.1.10 / The lifting system must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 1993). Driven machinery regulation R18 as amended. / ......
5.1.11 / The entire lifting system must be constructed from rust resistant materials. / ......

LOWER DECK

5.2 / Within each of the lower deck cadaver compartments the following items is to be incorporated and securely located. / ......
5.2.1 / a)1 x Ferno Washington Model 5 cot fastener or equivalent.
b)2 x Stainless steel (grade 316) channels for stretcher location.
c)1 x fold out ramp to assist with the loading and unloading of a self-loading type stretcher. Ramp to lock in an up position and store within cadaver compartment
d)Storage space for one (1) Ferno Washington Model 26 self-loading stretcher or equivalent, or a self-loading mortuary cot.
e)Storage compartments located on each motor vehicle side compartment. Dimensions 590 (Depth) x 220 (Width) x and 450 (Height). Lower section of each of the compartments to be fitted with water drainage ports as outlined in Para 2.12 / ......
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ELECTRICS

6.1 / Full auxiliary electrical system to be 12 Volt DC LED type with a minimum individual LED light diameter of 5mm. / ......
6.2 / Each locker to be fitted with independently switches suitable located LED lights (6 in total). Lights to be sized 120 x 120 x 60 mm and consisting of 28 x 5 white LEDS / ......
6.3 / 2 x Remotely controlled motorised spotlights each with 370 degrees rotation and 70 degrees elevation to be fitted on the body roof. One light will be fitted at the right front and the other one at the back left of the body. Each lamp to be protected by a stainless steel rod and mesh cover. / ......
6.4 / A Generation 3 LED Light bar to be fitted to the roof of the vehicle cab. (amber lights only) / ......
6.5 / Rear and side LED warning lights must be mounted on each upper rear body side corner (amber lights only) / ......
6.6 / Alternating headlight flasher to be fitted. / ......
6.7 / All switches to be mounted in a strategically placed central consol with indication lights as regarding activity. / ......
6.8 / All individual circuits to be individually fused / ......
6.9 / All wiring to be correctly gauged, loomed and fitted in trucking. / ......
6.10 / A wiring diagram to be supplied. / ......
7. /

FINISH

EXTERIOR

7.1 / The body to be finished in white (same colour as the cab).
i)all primers to be Twin Pack
ii)all finishing coats to be Twin Pack. / ......
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7.2 / The underside of the body is degreased and twin pack Etch priming process shall be coated with a twin pack under body. / ......
7.3 / Two rubbing strips are to be fitted to each side of the body. The strips must be fitted in a vertically position on the body approximately 500 mm in from each end of the vehicle. Strips to be a D Rubber with dimensions of 500 x 40 x 60 mm. The strips will prevent damage to the body during loading and unloading of upper deck. / ......
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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8.2 /

The completed vehicle must be handed over to the end-user with the following documentation

a)Certified weigh bridge certificate stating the total Tare Mass
b)Relevant Body Homologation documentation
c)Manufactures certificate stating:
Body number
Natis number:
Conversion Mass:
d) Lifting equipment certification and test report issued in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 / ......
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8.3 /

The original load bodies as removed from the original chassis, must be returned to the relevant end-user department.

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8.4 /

All tenderers must be registered as a Manufacturer, Builder, and Importer of motor vehicles as per the National Road Traffic Act, 1996, Act 93 Section 5.

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8.5 / All tenderers must be registered as a Vehicle Body Builder with the SABS. / ………………………….
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GUARANTEE

9.1 /

The completed Mortuary body must be guaranteed for three (4) years.

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Tenderers must clearly state dispatch times as regards completion of the contract.

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I/WE DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS CORRECT AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE OMISSION OF INFORMATION OR MISLEADING INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE TENDER.

SIGNATURE OF TENDERER: ...... DATE: ...... 2006......

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