Design and Install PLC Workbench at Armscor Dockyard
Armscor
In plain English
Armscor is procuring a service provider to design, supply, install, test, commission, and hand over a PLC workbench. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and provide valid B-BBEE status proof.
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Armscor is seeking a service provider to design, supply, install, test, and commission a PLC workbench. The project will be delivered to the Armscor Dockyard in Simons Town. The successful bidder must provide a complete system handover. The closing date for this tender is 20 August 2026. Bidders must provide a detailed price breakdown including VAT and ensure their financial proposal is submitted separately from the technical response. The project requires specialized technical expertise in PLC systems to ensure the workbench meets all operational requirements upon delivery and commissioning.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Armscor Security Registration
- Valid B-BBEE status proof
- Proven track record of two similar PLC projects within five years
- Valid Siemens technical authorization (Partner Certificate or Distributor/Integrator letter)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Procurementdy@armscordy.co.za
Email: Procurementdy@armscordy.co.za
Phone: 021-787-4115
How to apply: Submissions must be emailed to Procurementdy@armscordy.co.za before the closing date and time. Ensure the email subject is marked with the RFQ number and the bidder's name. Do not copy any other officials on the email.
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