Appointment of AIA for Risk Assessment at Didacta Building.
Silence Suke
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
1 October 2026 at 10:00 · SAASTA, 211 Nana Sita Street, Pretoria CBD
In plain English
The NRF-SAASTA seeks an Accredited Inspection Authority to conduct a physical agents exposure risk assessment at the Didacta building. Bidders must be accredited, have public liability insurance, and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Research Foundation (SAASTA) invites bids for an Accredited Inspection Authority to perform risk assessments and monitoring at the Didacta building in Pretoria. The project involves conducting ventilation, illumination, and asbestos surveys to ensure compliance with the Physical Agents Regulations of 2024 and Asbestos Abatement Regulations of 2020. Key deliverables include detailed survey reports, measurement results, risk assessments, and an asbestos register with management recommendations. The work is scheduled for October and November 2026. A compulsory site visit is required on 01 October 2026. Bidders must provide a consolidated report outlining critical risks and corrective actions.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Accredited as an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA)
- Public Liability or Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R2 million
- Two written references or completion certificates for similar past projects
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Attendance at the compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Silence Suke
Email: S.Suke@saasta.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-392-9380
How to apply: Submit your response via email to quotes2@saasta.nrf.ac.za. You must include the tender reference number RFQ/NRF-SAASTA 116/2026/2027 in the subject line of your email.
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