HVAC Maintenance Contract for SITA Data Centre
Ntombenhle Mkhize
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 September 2026 at 10:00 · 343 Jabu Ndlovu Street, -1 Floor Natalia Building, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
SITA is procuring HVAC equipment maintenance services for its Pietermaritzburg data centre for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites bids for a thirty-six-month maintenance contract for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment at the SITA Pietermaritzburg Data Centre. The work includes preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for systems such as cooling towers, compressors, pumps, and the Building Management System. The contractor must provide all necessary labour, materials, tools, and transportation. Services must be available during business hours, with 24/7/365 support for mission-critical areas. Key deliverables include monthly maintenance, root cause analysis reports, and strict response times, such as 90 minutes for emergencies and 16 working hours for repairs. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 21 September 2026 at the Natalia Building, Pietermaritzburg. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 am on 02 October 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- CIDB registration of 4ME or higher
- Trade Test Certificate for Refrigeration Mechanic
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or CIPC sworn affidavit
- Proof of COIDA registration
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntombenhle Mkhize
Email: Ntombenhle.Mkhize@sita.co.za
Phone: 033-260-3187
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the SITA-Supplier Oracle ERP portal at www.suppliers.sita.co.za. No manual, email, or faxed submissions will be accepted. Ensure all documents are signed and initialed as required.
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