Service Provider for Maintenance of Pressure Vessels and Boilers.
SABS
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
2 November 2026 at 10:00 · SABS Groenkloof, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof
In plain English
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider for statutory maintenance of pressure vessels and boilers for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB Grading of 4 ME, valid COIDA certificate, and valid AIA certification from the Department of Labour.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider for the statutory maintenance of pressure vessels and boilers. The contract will run for 36 months at SABS sites. The work involves visual inspections, non-destructive testing, hydraulic pressure testing, and verifying compliance with safety standards like PER and SANS 347. The provider must supply necessary spares and produce detailed inspection reports. Equipment covered includes steam boilers, air receivers, hot water tanks, and associated piping. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 02 November 2026 at the SABS Groenkloof office.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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
- Must hold CIDB grading 4 ME
- Must possess valid liability insurance
- Must hold valid COIDA certificate
- Must possess valid Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) certification
- Must be registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide three relevant, contactable reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lekgolo Lebepe
Email: elvis.lebepe@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6157
How to apply: Submit your proposal in PDF format via email to tenders.elvis@sabs.co.za. Ensure the tender reference number and description are included in the email subject line. The total file size must not exceed 14MB.
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