General Building Maintenance for SAWS Facilities.
Maletsatsi Sekhampu
In plain English
The South African Weather Service is seeking a panel of qualified service providers for general building maintenance across all nine provinces. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the e-Tender platform and ensure compliance with all submission requirements.
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is seeking a panel of service providers to perform general building maintenance across all nine provinces. The work includes structural repairs, masonry, roofing, flooring, painting, and general fixture maintenance at regional offices, radar sites, and air quality stations. This contract will run for a period of three years on an as-and-when-needed basis. Key deliverables include performing assessments, preventative and corrective maintenance, and providing detailed reports on all completed repairs. Bidders must ensure all work is performed by qualified artisans and provide a 12-month workmanship warranty. Please note that plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services are excluded from this tender.
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 (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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 1GB or higher
- Valid COIDA certificate
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of physical business address in the relevant province
- Qualified artisans and project management personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Maletsatsi Sekhampu
Email: tsatsi.sekhampu@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6172
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Ensure all required documents are uploaded before the closing time to avoid disqualification.
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