Fire Equipment and Gas Suppression Maintenance for SABC.
Porcia
In plain English
The SABC is procuring services for regas, repairs, service, and maintenance of fire equipment and gas suppression systems for its Gqeberha and Mthatha offices over three years. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 2SF and be registered on the CSD with valid tax and TV license compliance.
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The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) invites bids for the maintenance, repair, and regas services of fire detection and gas suppression systems. The work will take place at SABC facilities in Gqeberha and Mthatha. The contract covers a three-year period and includes routine preventative maintenance, emergency corrective repairs, and 24/7 support. Key deliverables involve servicing fire panels, alarm systems, extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, and gas suppression units in line with national safety standards. Technicians must be available for emergency on-site response within eight hours.
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 (Grade 2 Specialist Works (2SW)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid CIDB grading of 2SF
- Technicians must hold SAQCC Fire Industry registration
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS Pin
- Must provide valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate
- Must provide reference letters confirming relevant experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Porcia
Email: Tenderqueries@sabc.co.za
Phone: 011-714-4644
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to RFQSubmissions@sabc.co.za. Ensure the email subject line includes the RFQ number and your company name. Documents must be in PDF format, with financial and technical proposals attached as separate files.
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