Maintenance and Installation of HVAC&R Systems in KZN
Supply chain management
This tender closed on 18 September 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 25 August 2026 at 11:00 · Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The SAMRC is procuring maintenance and installation services for HVAC&R systems in KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a CIDB grading of 6ME or higher, with electrical subcontractors having a grading of 4EB/EP or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) invites bids for the maintenance, installation, and repair of Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems. The work will be performed at SAMRC premises in the KwaZulu-Natal province, specifically at 491 Peter Mokaba, Ridge Road, Overport, Durban. The contract is for a 36-month period, with a potential 24-month extension based on performance. Key deliverables include providing comprehensive HVAC&R services and supplying all necessary components as specified in the tender documentation. Bidders are required to maintain operational offices within the eThekwini Municipality to ensure efficient service delivery across the regional sites.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Electrical Engineering (Building) (4EB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading 6ME or higher
- Sub-contractor must hold CIDB grading 4EB or 4EP or higher
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply chain management
Email: tenders@mrc.ac.za
Phone: 021-938-0911
How to apply: Download documents from the SAMRC website. Submit one original hard copy and a USB drive to the tender box at 491 Peter Mokaba, Ridge Road, Overport, Durban, or upload proposals electronically via the SAMRC website under the Current Tenders section.
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