Heritage Building Architect Services for Roof Replacement.
Desigan Pillay
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 July 2026 at 11:00 · 290 Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4000
In plain English
Architectural services for assessing and replacing copper roof sheeting in accordance with heritage council prescriptions are being procured. Bidders must be recognized by the National Heritage Council of South Africa and in good standing with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
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This tender is for architectural services to assess and manage the replacement of copper roof sheeting at the SAPO Durban Regional Office. The project is located at 290 Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban. The work is divided into two phases: an initial technical assessment of the heritage building structure and roof, followed by construction management and statutory approval facilitation. The appointed architect will oversee the project but will not perform the actual construction. The tender is issued by the South African Post Office. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 16 July 2026, and the final submission deadline is 22 July 2026. Bidders must provide a detailed pricing schedule for both phases, inclusive of all labour and materials.
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.
- 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
- Valid SACAP membership and Statement of Good Standing
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proven experience in heritage building assessments
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or signed Sworn Affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Desigan Pillay
Email: desigan.pillay@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 011-281-3328
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to SAPORFQ@postoffice.co.za or delivered to the tender box. Submissions must include one original proposal in an arch lever file, with loose-leaf pages, and be clearly labeled with the RFQ number and bidder details.
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