In 2024 Tianjin Zehao Furniture delivered a 990-bed worker dormitory fit-out package for a Singapore government-linked construction site at Tuas South Way. The project covered steel bunk beds, two-tier lockers, dining canteen sets and PVC bed boards shipped from Tianjin to PSA's Tuas Terminal Gateway works area, with Soilbuild Construction / SB Procurement as the on-site main contractor.
Scope of supply: 482 double-tier steel bunk beds + 26 single beds (≈990 sleeping berths), 506 two-compartment steel lockers, 77 eight-seater canteen sets (table + bench) and 990 PVC bed boards. Contract ref: 24TB12774. PO line: SB 18570 / SO111076 / SO111077. Delivered Q4 2024.
Project Snapshot
| Client | Singapore government-linked port infrastructure contractor (anonymised per confidentiality) |
|---|---|
| End-user | Construction-site workers at Tuas South Way, Singapore |
| Main contractor | Soilbuild Construction Group / SB Procurement Pte Ltd |
| Project site | PSA Tuas Terminal Gateway, Tuas South Way Lamp Post 4 |
| Facility type | Temporary Construction Workers' Dormitory (ICPH) |
| Contract ref. | 24TB12774 / SB 18570 / SO111076 / SO111077 |
| Delivery | End of November 2024, ex-works Tianjin → Singapore |
| Total bed capacity | ≈990 sleeping berths |
What We Supplied
Bedroom — Double-Tier Steel Bunk Beds & Lockers
482 sets of double-tier steel bunk beds with safety guards on both sides, plus 26 single beds for supervisors and isolation rooms. Each bed is welded from a Φ48×1.0 mm steel post frame and 25×50×1.0 mm side rails, with a 3.5 mm wire-mesh sleeping deck. Total height 1,700 mm, sleeping deck 1,900 × 900 mm. Net weight 36 kg per bunk set.
506 two-tier steel lockers (H1830 × D450 × W400 mm, RAL7035 light grey, 15 kg) — each compartment fitted with one fixed shelf, a hanging tube and a cam lock supplied with 2 keys. Designed to slot into the 2 m corridor grid of Singapore purpose-built dormitories and to keep operator uniforms, helmets and personal tools separated.
Single Beds & PVC Bed Boards
26 single metal beds (1,900 × 900 mm) and 990 PVC bed boards (1,860 × 840 × 9 mm) sized to fit the bunk frame and the single bed. The bed boards are lead- and formaldehyde-free and made of non-toxic polyvinyl chloride resin — a standard requirement for Singapore dormitory fit-outs.
Canteen — 8-Seater Sets
77 sets of 8-seater canteen furniture for the central dining hall. Each set = one table + two backless benches, sized to seat eight workers per cycle. The 2,400 × 600 × 75 mm fibreglass top was chosen for Singapore's humid climate — it does not absorb cooking oils, does not swell in tropical humidity and can be wiped down with standard commercial disinfectant. We supplied a steel L-plate per table (to mount to the floor without drilling through the slab) and matching leg bracing — a small detail that matters on rented construction-site flooring.
Product Specifications
| Product | Specification | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Double-tier steel bunk bed | 1,900×900×1,700 mm · Φ48×1.0 mm posts · 25×50×1.0 mm rails · 3.5 mm wire-mesh deck · 36 kg/set · two side guards · black · plastic-bag packed | 482 sets |
| Single metal bed | 1,900×900 mm · Φ48×1.0 mm posts · 25×50×1.0 mm rails · 3.5 mm wire-mesh deck · 130 kg N.W. · black · plastic-bag packed | 26 sets |
| Two-tier steel locker | H1,830 × D450 × W400 mm · 15 kg · RAL7035 grey · fixed shelf + hanging tube per compartment · cam lock + 2 keys · carton 1,850 × 48 × 6 cm | 506 pcs |
| PVC bed board | 1,860 × 840 × 9 mm · lead- and formaldehyde-free · non-toxic polyvinyl chloride resin · fits bunk & single bed · black | 972 pcs |
| PVC bed board | 1,900 × 900 × 9 mm · same spec as above · fits bunk deck | 990 pcs |
| 8-seater canteen set | Table 2,400 × 600 × 75 mm fibreglass top · bench 2,400 × 300 × 42 mm · steel L-plate floor mount · no holes through legs · TBA colour | 77 sets |
Why This Project Matters for B-End Buyers
Singapore runs one of the most tightly regulated foreign-worker dormitory systems in Asia. Any furniture package supplied to a MOM-licensed dormitory — whether for a PSA-linked construction site, an HDB works project or a private Purpose-Built Dormitory (PBD) — has to clear three sets of requirements: the client's specification, the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) checklist, and the dormitory operator's internal standards. We are now familiar with all three.
- Migrant-worker dormitory capacity — most ICPH/PBD rooms are sized around 2.4 m × 6 m grid with a 2 m corridor. Our 1,900 mm long bunk fits that corridor with the head-end rotated, and our locker depth of 450 mm clears the 600 mm corridor minimum.
- Singapore import norms — bed boards with formaldehyde-free resin and metal lockers with non-toxic powder coating clear NEA dormitory inspections. Both have been pre-cleared through this shipment.
- Canteen hygiene — fibreglass tops, sealed edges and welded steel frames pass the typical hawker-style food-handler audit used on Singapore construction sites.
- Sealed-flat-pack ocean freight — all 506 lockers are export-carton packed (1850 × 48 × 6 cm), which keeps a 40 HC below the 67 m³ volumetric ceiling and arrives container-clean at Tuas.
What Was Delivered
- 482 double-tier bunk beds, 26 single beds and 990 PVC bed boards to fit
- 506 two-compartment steel lockers with cam locks and 2 keys per lock
- 77 eight-seater fibreglass canteen sets with floor-mount L-plates
- Containerised at Tianjin, delivered to PSA Tuas Terminal Gateway, Tuas South Way LP4, end of November 2024
- Payment: 30% T/T advance, 70% balance against copy of B/L — matched to the contractor's standard terms
About the Manufacturer
Tianjin Zehao Furniture is a Chinese manufacturer of commercial-grade steel bunk beds, lockers, canteen sets and dormitory fit-outs. Our products are used by dormitory operators, contractors and government agencies in Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Africa and the Pacific. We work from our own drawings, hold SGS-tested 200 kg/berth load ratings on our heavy-duty bunk line, and ship FCL / LCL from Tianjin Xingang. For MOM-licensed dormitories, PSA-linked sites and HDB / JTC construction projects we can match Singapore-spec tenders and provide MSDS, powder-coat test reports and pre-shipment samples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time for a 990-bed dormitory shipment to Singapore?
From PO confirmation we run 20 days to factory-loading at Tianjin plus 12–15 days transit to Singapore (PSA / Tuas). For this project the full package was delivered to the Tuas site by end of November 2024. Standard Singapore-bound dormitory orders of 800–1,200 beds land in 5–7 weeks including pre-shipment sample approval.
Do your lockers meet MOM dormitory security and WSH requirements?
Yes. Our two-tier steel locker (1,830 × 450 × 400 mm) ships with a cam lock plus 2 keys per compartment, a fixed shelf and a hanging tube, in RAL7035 light grey powder coat. It has been delivered into MOM-licensed dormitories and Singapore WSH-checked works sites. We can also provide flame-retardant certification on the powder coat and an MSDS for the resin bed board on request.
Why steel bunk beds instead of timber for Singapore's humidity?
Singapore's 80%+ relative humidity shortens the service life of MDF or solid-timber dormitory furniture and creates mould risk on shared sites. Our steel frame (Φ48 × 1.0 mm posts, 25 × 50 × 1.0 mm rails, 3.5 mm welded wire-mesh deck) is hot-galvanised under the powder coat, so it survives multi-year deployment at construction dormitories and ICPH sites without warping, swelling or termite damage.
Are the PVC bed boards fire-rated for Singapore dormitories?
The PVC bed boards are lead-free, formaldehyde-free and made of non-toxic polyvinyl chloride resin — the spec used across this shipment. We can also offer a Class B fire-rated variant (ASTM E84 / EN 13501-1) when the dormitory operator's safety file requires it. Both options are sized to fit our 1,900 × 900 mm bunk and single beds.
How are the containers packed so that the lockers arrive upright?
Each locker is export-carton packed at 1,850 × 48 × 6 cm and loaded vertically in 40 HC containers with internal bracing. Bunk beds are flat-packed in plastic bags with separated mesh decks, side rails and posts, then loaded 8–10 sets per cubic metre. We supply a packing list per carton and a photo-loaded container report before B/L release.
Can you supply replacement parts after the project is closed?
Yes — we keep the production drawings and powder-coat batch numbers for every Zehao project on file. Replacement lockers, mesh decks, locker cam-locks and PVC bed boards can be re-ordered by carton for the next 3–5 years from the original batch, which keeps the dormitory looking consistent during multi-phase handovers.
Related products and further reading
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Frequently Asked Questions about Singapore Government-Linked Worker Dormitory Furniture Fit-Out Project | Zehao Furniture
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Our MOQ is 50 sets per model or order, suitable for project tenders and distributor stock.
What is the production lead time?
25-30 days after receipt of the 30% T/T deposit for standard models; custom specs may extend slightly.
What certifications do your products carry?
CE, EN 747 (bunk-bed safety), ISO 9001:2015, and SGS load testing at 200 kg per berth.
What are your incoterms and payment terms?
We quote on FOB, CIF or DDP. Payment: T/T 30% deposit, 70% before shipment.
How many beds fit in a 40HQ container?
Approximately 260-540 sets depending on model and packaging (flat-pack or assembled).
Can you customize size, color and logo?
Yes - OEM/ODM: RAL color, custom dimensions, laser logo. Powder-coated steel frame; 20,000 sqm factory, 8,000+ beds/month, established 1999.
What ceiling height do I need for bunk beds?
Allow at least 900-1000 mm between the lower mattress top and the upper bed base; standard 2.4-2.7 m rooms suit most bunk configurations.
About the manufacturer
Tianjin Zehao Furniture Co., Ltd. - established 1999, 20,000 sqm facility in Hebei, China, 8,000+ metal beds per month, serving 40+ countries. Certifications: CE, EN 747, ISO 9001:2015, SGS.
