Fire Safety Systems Maintenance for CSIR Sites.
CSIR
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 July 2026 at 10:00 · Building 2, C Block Entrance, CSIR Scientia Campus, Pretoria
In plain English
The CSIR is procuring fire detection, gas fire suppression, and sprinkler systems for five years at Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal sites. Bidders must be registered with CIDB with a grade of 3SF or higher and meet other specified requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites bids for the maintenance of fire detection, gas suppression, and sprinkler systems. This contract covers multiple sites in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal for a five-year period. Key tasks include quarterly inspections, fault finding, repairs, and testing of fire alarm signals. The service provider must also manage logbooks, provide technical support for emergency drills, and perform ad-hoc system upgrades. Work will be conducted at various CSIR facilities in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban. The project requires a dedicated team to ensure all fire safety systems remain fully functional and compliant with safety standards throughout the duration of the contract.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Specialist Works (3SW)) — 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)
- CIDB registration of Grade 3SF or higher
- SAQCC technician registration and ASIB company registration
- Valid public liability insurance of at least R5,000,000
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
- Technical credentials and CVs for all registered technicians
- Reference letters for fire detection and suppression projects
- Attendance at the compulsory site inspection
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit your quotation electronically to tender@csir.co.za. Ensure the email subject line includes the RFQ number and description. The total email size must not exceed 25MB. Cloud-based links are not accepted.
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