Panel for Building Maintenance at NRF SAAO, Sutherland.
SCM
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 October 2026 at 08:30 · Boardroom, South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), Sutherland, Northern Cape
In plain English
The NRF-SAAO is seeking a panel of qualified building maintenance contractors for a three-year term in Sutherland, Northern Cape. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF-SAAO) is seeking a panel of building maintenance contractors for their site in Sutherland, Northern Cape. The successful bidders will provide construction, repair, and maintenance services for a period of three years. Key tasks include masonry, roofing, plumbing, civil works, and general facility repairs on an as-and-when-required basis. Contractors must be able to respond to emergency, urgent, and normal requests within specified timeframes. This contract aims to ensure the ongoing upkeep of the observatory infrastructure through scheduled and corrective maintenance.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 General Building (2GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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
- Attend compulsory site briefing
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIDB grading of 2GB or higher
- Valid NHBRC registration certificate
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R2 000 000
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Three references for similar projects completed within five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: scm@saao.ac.za
Phone: 021-201-1634
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to scm@saao.ac.za by 16:00 pm on 16 October 2026. Attendance at the compulsory site briefing on 07 October 2026 is required for all bidders.
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