Supply and Install Smoke Detection System at SABS Groenkloof
SABS
In plain English
The tender is for the provision and installation of new fire detection and alarm systems at the SABS Groenkloof campus. Eligible bidders must be current members of the FDIA and have staff registered with SAQCC Fire.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a new fire detection and alarm system at its Groenkloof campus in Pretoria. The project requires the installation of addressable fire control panels, graphics interfaces, manual call points, and an audio evacuation system across specific blocks. The contractor must perform all necessary civil works, including trenching for fibre links, and ensure the system integrates with existing access control. Key deliverables include a 12-month guarantee, a 2-year maintenance plan, and staff training. The system must comply with SANS 10139 standards. The project includes a mandatory 2-week soak test upon completion. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 02 October 2026 to obtain necessary drawings and documentation. The closing date for submissions is 15 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Specialist Works (5SW)) — 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
- Current FDIA membership required
- Valid CIDB grading of 5 SF or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA certificate including FEM and RMA
- Staff registered with SAQCC Fire
- Proof of similar completed projects valued at minimum R3 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lekgolo Lebepe
Email: elvis.lebepe@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6157
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted electronically to tenders.elvis@sabs.co.za. The email subject line must include the tender number 202077 and description. Files must be in PDF format, with a maximum size of 14MB. Links and WeTransfer submissions are not accepted.
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