HVAC Maintenance and Installation for SAAO.
SCM
In plain English
The tender is for the maintenance, supply, and installation of HVAC equipment at SAAO for 3 years. Bidders must submit quotations via the eTender portal and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) invites bids for the maintenance and installation of HVAC systems at their Cape Town facility. The project covers reactive and preventative maintenance, including inspections, cleaning, and repairs, as well as the supply and installation of new equipment. The contract duration is three years. The service provider must be available 24/7 for emergency repairs and respond to work requests within 24 hours. Key deliverables include monthly status reports and an annual condition report. The work will be performed at 1 Observatory Road, Observatory, Cape Town.
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 1 Mechanical Engineering (1ME)) — 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 B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA certificate
- CIDB grading of 1 ME or higher
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R500,000
- Trade certifications for refrigeration and air conditioning
- Technicians must hold SAQCC Gas registration
- Accreditation as an approved Alliance system installer
- Three signed reference letters from previous clients
- Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: scm@saao.ac.za
Phone: 021-201-1629
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via e-submission on the official eTender portal only.
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