Panel for HVAC Repairs and Maintenance Services.
Agricultural Research Council
In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is procuring ad hoc HVAC repairs and maintenance services for a period of 5 years. Bidders must be registered with CIDB, have a valid Wireman's license, SARACCA membership, and a valid Tax PIN from SARS.
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The Agricultural Research Council invites tenders for a panel of service providers to perform ad hoc HVAC repairs and maintenance. Work includes servicing air conditioning, refrigeration, cold rooms, and heating systems at various research farms and colleges across multiple provinces. The contract duration is 5 years. Providers must have a physical presence within a 200km radius of the sites. Key deliverables include 24/7 call-out services, supply of quality parts, and technical repairs performed by competent persons. The closing date for submissions is 21 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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
- Must hold a valid Wireman’s license
- Must hold a valid SARACCA membership certificate
- Must provide a valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must have CIDB EB or ME grade 1 or higher
- Must have a valid SARS Tax PIN
- Must be registered on the CSD (report under 3 months old)
- Must provide proof of company registration
- Must provide three contactable references for similar HVAC projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bheki Khoza
Email: bhekik@arc.agric.za
Phone: 013-753-7157
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded via the e-Tenders portal. Bidders must provide one original technical proposal and one original financial proposal. Email and facsimile submissions are not accepted, and no physical tender box deposits are permitted.
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