Panel of Plumbers for SAWS Maintenance.
Ms.Carol Lekalakala
In plain English
The South African Weather Service is seeking a panel of qualified plumbers for plumbing repairs and maintenance services at its regional offices and radar sites across all nine provinces. Bidders must be registered and compliant with South African tax regulations.
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is seeking a panel of qualified plumbers to provide repair and maintenance services for regional offices and radar sites across all nine provinces. The contract will run for three years on an as-and-when required basis. Key tasks include pipe repairs, leak detection, geyser maintenance, drain cleaning, and the installation of water storage tanks. Service providers must ensure all work is professional and includes a 12-month workmanship warranty. The panel will be responsible for providing detailed computer-generated reports for all callouts and repairs performed at various locations, including major airports and regional weather stations.
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.
- 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 National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1SO
- Valid COIDA certificate
- Registered with Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of operational premises
- Signed teaming agreement for Joint Ventures or Consortia
- Personnel must hold plumbing trade test and NQF level 4 qualification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms.Carol Lekalakala
Email: Carol.lekalakala@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6252
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via email to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za.
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