Rental and servicing of office water dispenser.
Siphokazi Shude
In plain English
The SAEON is procuring the rental and servicing of an office water dispenser and bottles for two years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The National Research Foundation (SAEON) is seeking a service provider for the rental and maintenance of an office water dispenser and the supply of 20L water bottles. The contract duration is two years. The service includes providing one dispenser capable of chilled and ambient water, along with regular delivery of five refillable bottles to their Cape Town office. The provider must ensure water quality meets national safety standards and handle the collection of empty bottles. Services must be performed during standard business hours. The contract price is fixed for the full two-year term.
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.
- 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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Water quality tests from a SANAS accredited laboratory
- Valid COID Act Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphokazi Shude
Email: s.shude@saeon.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 021-019-5154
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their proposals in PDF format via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za by 11:00 AM on 21 September 2026.
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