Supply of sea level (Tide Gauge) recorders.
Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
In plain English
Supply of sea level (Tide Gauge) recorders. Bidders must submit electronically via the e-Tender platform and comply with all document requirements.
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is inviting bids for the supply of sea level (Tide Gauge) recorders. This project involves the procurement and delivery of specialized monitoring equipment to support meteorological and oceanographic data collection. The work will be managed by SAWS, and the successful service provider must possess approved operational premises and the necessary infrastructure to support these services. Bidders are required to provide a detailed technical proposal and a cost breakdown inclusive of VAT. The tender process includes a due diligence phase where SAWS may conduct site inspections to verify the bidder's capacity and infrastructure. All submissions must be finalized by 30 November 2026 at 11:00. The contract will be awarded based on technical capability, financial stability, and market-related pricing.
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 Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN or CSD number)
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Official OEM authorization
- Approved operational premises and relevant industry accreditation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
Email: Pebetsi.Madisha@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6142
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the official eTender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/ before the closing date and time of 30 November 2026 at 11:00. Failure to use this platform will result in disqualification.
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