Maintenance and Repairs of Forklifts and Cherry Pickers.
SABS
In plain English
Maintenance and repairs on forklifts and cherry pickers at SABS locations for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the CSD, have a valid BBBEE certificate, COIDA registration, CIDB 3ME grading or higher, and LME certification.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for the maintenance and repair of forklifts and cherry pickers. The work will take place at SABS sites in Groenkloof, Secunda, and Netfa. Key deliverables include regular load testing, statutory certification, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown repairs. The service provider must maintain an asset register and provide detailed service reports. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. Bidders must be able to respond to breakdown calls within three hours, both during and after normal working hours.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA registration
- CIDB grading of 3ME or higher
- Valid LME certification issued by the Chief Inspector
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za. Submissions sent via external links such as WeTransfer will not be accepted.
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