Auditorium seat installation at CSIR Convention Centre.
CSIR
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 August 2026 at 10:00 · CSIR Scientia Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria, Building 39 (ICC)
In plain English
The CSIR is procuring the removal, supply, and installation of auditorium seats at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The CSIR invites tenders for the removal, supply, and installation of 586 auditorium seats at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The project involves disposing of old seating, recycling scrap metal, and installing new, ergonomically designed, high-back chairs. Work must be completed within 10 weeks, potentially requiring evening or weekend shifts to accommodate venue bookings. The seating must meet SABS 1528-1 standards. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 21 August 2026. The project requires a skilled team, including a project lead with a built environment diploma and a qualified welder. All pricing must be firm and inclusive of all costs.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 General Building (4GB)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 4GB or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Welder must hold a valid Trade Test Certificate
- Project Lead must hold a Diploma in the built environment
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit your proposal electronically to tender@csir.co.za. Send two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal. Ensure the subject line includes the RFP number and description. If files exceed 25MB, you may send multiple emails.
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