Provision of Architectural Services for NRF-SARAO.
Tumelo Mothupi
In plain English
Professional architectural services are being procured for NRF-SARAO. Eligible bidders must be professionally registered architectural consultants with relevant experience and insurance coverage.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF-SARAO) is seeking a qualified architect or firm to provide professional architectural services. The work involves planning, design, construction supervision, and project close-out for various facilities. Projects may include new buildings, refurbishments, and heritage-sensitive site interventions. Services will be performed at SARAO locations in Gauteng, the Western Cape, and the Northern Cape. The consultant must manage seven project phases, ranging from initial design to final handover, while ensuring compliance with heritage regulations. Deliverables include technical drawings, design reports, and site inspection documentation. The project operates on a time-based model, with payments processed within 30 days of invoice approval based on verified timesheets.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid SACAP (Pr SArcht) professional registration
- Must hold a Bachelor Honours degree in Architecture
- Minimum 10 years post-registration professional experience
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing required
- Professional Indemnity (R6m) and Public Liability (R1m) insurance required
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tumelo Mothupi
Email: tmothupi@sarao.ac.za
Phone: 011-268-3423
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to tmothupi@sarao.ac.za by 11:00 AM on 17 November 2026.
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