Panel for Building Maintenance at NRF-SAAO, Sutherland.
SCM
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 November 2026 at 08:30 · Boardroom, South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), Sutherland, Northern Cape
In plain English
The NRF-SAAO is seeking a panel of qualified building maintenance contractors for a three-year period at the Sutherland site. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing and should be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF-SAAO) invites contractors to join a panel for building maintenance and construction services at their site in Sutherland, Northern Cape. The work covers general repairs, roofing, plumbing, civil works, and safety installations over a three-year period. Contractors must be available for emergency repairs 24/7. Key deliverables include scheduled, preventative, and corrective maintenance with specific response times for different urgency levels. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing to qualify for the project.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 General Building (2GB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 2GB or higher
- Valid NHBRC registration certificate
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R2,000,000
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Three years of relevant project reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: saao@saao.ac.za
Phone: 021-201-1634
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to scm@saao.ac.za by 27 November 2026 at 16:00 pm.
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