ARPL Assessments for Plumbing, Painting, and Carpentry.
Saldanha Bay Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for ARPL assessments for trades including plumbing, painting, and carpentry. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to be eligible.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Saldanha Bay Municipality is inviting quotations for the provision of Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) assessments. The project covers three specific trades: Carpentry, Plumbing, and Painting. The service provider must supply all necessary learning materials and cover travel and accommodation costs for facilitators. Assessments must be hosted within the Western Cape. The municipality estimates a need for five assessments in total, though these figures are for evaluation purposes only. All work must be completed within 14 days of receiving an official order. The project is based in Vredenburg, Western Cape.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Accreditation as a trade test centre (NAMB/QCTO) or valid MOU
- Three field-specific references from the last five years
- Facilitator CV and relevant experience references
- Proof of business locality via municipal account or lease agreement
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: E Engelbrecht/J Lakabane
Phone: 022 701 7180/7164
How to apply: Sealed quotations must be hand-delivered or couriered to the Investment Centre (Ground floor), Saldanha Bay Municipality, 15 Main Road, VREDENBURG, 7380. Quotations must be clearly marked with the tender number Q015/2027.
Related tenders
ARPL Assessments for Welding Trades
The Saldanha Bay Municipality seeks a service provider to conduct Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) assessments for Welding (Qualification 94100). The provider must supply assessments and learning materials, cover their own travel and accommodation, and host assessments in the Western Cape. Payment is based on candidate attendance. The closing date for submissions is 08 July 2026.
Welding training and ARPL for APTCoD learners.
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure seeks a service provider to offer welding preparation training and Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) for APTCoD learners from Sarah Baartman District in Gqeberha. The tender focuses on contractual obligations related to tax compliance and legal requirements for managing and amending service contracts.
Competency Assessments and Verification Services for Saldanha Bay Municipality
Saldanha Bay Municipality seeks a service provider for competency assessments, reference checks, and credential verifications for management candidates. Tasks include verifying qualifications, criminal records, credit history, and employment history, and conducting virtual assessments. Reports are due within five days post-assessment. Contract valid until 30 June 2027.
Maintenance of Water and Sewer Facilities in Saldanha Bay.
This tender involves electrical and mechanical maintenance and refurbishment of water and sewer pump stations and wastewater treatment works in the Saldanha Bay Municipality from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2029. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 11 June 2026.
Infrastructure Maintenance at Saldanha Bay Municipality.
The Saldanha Bay Municipality seeks a contractor for maintenance and refurbishment of water and sanitation infrastructure over three years starting July 2026. Key tasks include repairing concrete structures, reservoirs, pump stations, and sewer systems, with emergency maintenance services requiring a four-hour response time. The project demands a skilled team for masonry, pipe repairs, and civil engineering tasks, and the successful bidder must establish a local depot in the West Coast region.
Appointment of Accredited Centre for ARPL Services.
The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) seeks accredited service providers to conduct artisan training and testing for Diesel and Motor Mechanic candidates. The project includes pre-assessment, gap closure, trade test preparation, and formal trade testing for 14 Diesel Mechanic and 2 Motor Mechanic candidates. Services must be provided by a centre accredited by merSETA, QCTO, or NAMB. The tender closes on 02 July 2026, and bidders must offer firm unit rates per candidate. Payment is based on the actual number of candidates serviced.