Architectural Services for School Construction in Harrismith.
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
31 July 2026 at 11:00 · Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, No. 127 Mahaseng Village, Kholokoe in Harrismith, Free State Province
In plain English
Architectural services are being sought for the construction and close-out stages of a primary school in Harrismith. Bidders must be registered with SACAP and have valid tax compliance and CSD registration.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites architectural consultants to provide services for the Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School in Harrismith, Free State. The project involves completing construction from Stage 5 to Stage 6 for a school that is currently 30% finished. The facility includes 28 classrooms, an administration block, a media centre, a science laboratory, a nutrition centre, a hall, and sports fields. The project duration is 18 months. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 31 July 2026 at the school site. Bidders must have relevant experience in similar construction projects completed within the last seven years.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- 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 SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- CIPC company registration documents
- Professional registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect
- Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R20 million
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr Mosiuoa Kolobe
Email: kolobem@fsworks.gov.za
Phone: 051-492-1750
How to apply: Submit physical documents to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Ground Floor, OR Tambo House, Cnr. St Andrews and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein. Emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions are not accepted.
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