Contractor for Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment
SABS
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
20 October 2026 at 11:00 · SABS Groenkloof, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof
In plain English
The SABS is seeking a qualified contractor for preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment in laboratories. Bidders must have a CIDB Grading of 4ME or higher and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites contractors to provide preventative and breakdown maintenance services for mechanical laboratory equipment. The work will be performed across various national locations, including Groenkloof, Secunda, Richards Bay, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth. The contract duration is three years. Key deliverables include scheduled maintenance, equipment calibration, performance verification, and the replacement of parts. The contractor must ensure minimal disruption to laboratory operations and provide a 24-hour response time for emergency breakdowns. Equipment covered includes compression machines, industrial ovens, furnaces, and various rotating machinery. Bidders must provide a detailed pricing structure for technical labor and parts.
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.
Full requirements
- Minimum CIDB grading of 4ME
- Valid COIDA registration
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Staff must hold relevant NQF technical qualifications and trade certifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Provide contactable references or completion certificates as proof of experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lekgolo Lebepe
Email: lebepelebebepe2@gmail.com
Phone: 012-428-6157
How to apply: Interested bidders must email their proposals in PDF format to tenders.elvis@sabs.co.za. The email subject line must include the tender number 202091 and the project description. Files must not exceed 14MB. Do not use external file-sharing links.
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