Security enhancements at St Johns College Hub.
Yanga Nkenkana
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
12 August 2026 at 11:00 · 50 Callaway Street Mthatha St John’s College
In plain English
The NRF-SAASTA is procuring services to remove, supply, deliver, and install steel trellis and burglar gate reinforcements at St Johns College. Bidders must have a CIDB grade 1SL or higher and provide mandatory documents including a valid Tax Clearance Certificate and BBBEE Certificate.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Research Foundation (NRF-SAASTA) invites service providers to improve security at the St Johns College Technology and Innovation Hub in Mthatha. The project involves removing existing burglar bars and window blinds, and supplying and installing new steel trellis gates and window reinforcements. Key deliverables include the installation of slam-lock and dead-lock trellis systems across the Physics Lab, ICT Lab, and main rooms. Work is scheduled to commence in September 2026. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 12 August 2026 at the project site in Mthatha. All work must be completed according to the specified dimensions and bronze-coloured finish requirements.
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.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grade 1SL or higher registration
- Valid Trade Test Certificate for Welder
- Two written references for building or renovation work completed within 60 months
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Attendance at compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Yanga Nkenkana
Email: yangankenkana@gmail.com
Phone: 012-392-9395
How to apply: Interested bidders must email their complete quotation and required documentation to quotes1@saasta.nrf.ac.za by 11:00 am on 20 August 2026.
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