Annual Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment
SABS
In plain English
The South African Bureau of Standards is procuring annual statutory maintenance of fire protection equipment, including inspection, testing, servicing, repairs, and certification at Groenkloof, NETFA, and Secunda. Eligible bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database, have a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, COIDA registration, 2SF CIDB or higher, and a valid SAQCC fire technician certificate.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites contractors to perform annual statutory maintenance on fire protection equipment. The work involves inspection, testing, servicing, and repairs at sites in Groenkloof, NETFA, and Secunda. Key deliverables include maintaining sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps, and portable extinguishers. The contractor must conduct pressure and flow rate tests, provide maintenance reports, and issue compliance certificates. The project requires a fixed-price quotation covering all labor and materials. The closing date for this tender is 16 September 2026 at 11:00 am.
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 — 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 COIDA registration certificate
- CIDB grading of 2SF or higher
- Valid SAQCC Fire Technician certificate
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum technical functionality score of 70%
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za. Submissions via external links or file transfer services will not be accepted.
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