Electrical upgrades for Upper Air Room in Upington.
Ms.Carol Lekalakala
In plain English
The South African Weather Service is seeking a service provider for electrical upgrades of the Upper Air Room in Upington. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African Weather Service invites bids for electrical upgrades at the Upper Air Room located at the Upington International Airport. The project involves installing a weather-proof electrical distribution box, various circuit breakers, spark-proof lighting, and solar floodlights. The work must be completed within two weeks. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session at the Upington Weather Office. The project requires a qualified electrician with specific trade certifications and at least three years of experience. The service provider must also have approved operational premises. All work must be completed according to the project plan submitted by the successful bidder.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Electrical Engineering (Building) (1EB)) — 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)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Department of Employment and Labour registration certificate
- Valid COIDA certificate of good standing
- CIDB registration of 1EB or higher
- Assigned electrician must hold NQF 5, trade test, and wireman license
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms.Carol Lekalakala
Email: Carol.lekalakala@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6252
How to apply: Submit your bid documents electronically via email to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za before the closing date and time specified in the tender document.
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