Supply and installation of fire-rated drywalling and doors.
Tumelo Mothupi
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and installation of 1-hour fire-rated drywalling, fire doors, and associated ironmongery at SARAO's Johannesburg Observatory premises. Bidders must have a CIDB Grade 1 GB or higher registration.
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The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) is seeking a service provider to supply and install fire-rated drywalling, fire doors, and associated ironmongery at their Johannesburg Observatory premises. The project involves installing 1-hour fire-rated drywalling, 51mm studs, and Class A fire-rated double doors with emergency exit hardware across multiple floors. The work includes surface preparation, painting, and the installation of aluminium skirting. The project must be completed within 5 days of the official order date. All pricing must be firm and inclusive of VAT and delivery costs. The tender is subject to an 80/20 preference point system. The closing date for submissions is 05 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 General Building (1GB)) — 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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB registration (Grade 1 GB or higher)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Public Liability insurance of at least R1 million
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tumelo Mothupi
Email: tmothupi@sarao.ac.za
Phone: 011-268-3423
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to tmothupi@sarao.ac.za by the specified closing date and time.
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