Service Provider for Fixed Asset Register Clean-Up
Moshidi Mosena
In plain English
The NRF is seeking a service provider to conduct a comprehensive clean-up of the fixed asset register and perform fixed asset verification for three months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites service providers to conduct a comprehensive physical verification and clean-up of its fixed asset register. The project involves verifying assets across seven business units and eight nodes nationwide, including locations in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Key deliverables include updating asset locations and custodians, identifying assets for disposal, performing impairment testing, and ensuring compliance with GRAP accounting standards. The service provider must also integrate data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 and provide training to NRF staff. The project is scheduled for a three-month duration, concluding by 31 January 2027. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in PFMA and GRAP standards, with a team comprising qualified financial and asset management professionals.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Team leaders must hold valid SAICA registration
- Project personnel must possess certified qualifications and CVs
- Two contactable references for similar public sector projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Moshidi Mosena
Email: m.mosena@risa.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-481-4000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the official NRF e-Tenders Portal before the closing time of 11:00 am on 02 October 2026.
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