Appointment of contractors for steel towers construction.
AMUKELANI/NORMAN/NOSIPHO
In plain English
Sentech is appointing additional contractors to supply and construct structural steel towers/monopoles. Eligible bidders are pre-qualified service providers.
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Sentech SOC Limited is inviting bids for the appointment of additional contractors to an existing panel of pre-qualified service providers. The work involves the supply and construction of structural steel towers and monopoles, ranging from 20m to 60m in height. Key deliverables include the manufacture, delivery, assembly, and erection of towers, as well as the construction of reinforced concrete foundations and ancillary works like lightning protection and earthing. The work will take place at various Sentech sites, often located in remote or mountainous areas requiring 4x4 vehicle access. The contract duration is coterminous with the existing three-year panel agreement. Work is allocated on an ad-hoc basis via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Civil Engineering (2CE)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 2CE or higher and 2SL or higher
- Valid Workmen Compensation Letter of Good Standing
- Riggers must hold Red Seal or SAQA NQF level 4
- Foremen must hold N6 qualification
- Safety Officers must be registered with SACPCMP
- Personnel must hold IRATA or SPRAT Level 3 climbing certifications
- Must hold valid public liability and works insurance
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: AMUKELANI/NORMAN/NOSIPHO
Email: TENDERA@SENTECH.CO.ZA
Phone: 011-471-4443
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via the Sentech eTender portal or delivered by hand to the tender box at Sentech SOC Ltd, Sender Technology Park, Radiokop Ext 3, Honeydew, Johannesburg. Submissions must follow a two-envelope system (Technical and Financial).
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