Maintenance and Repairs of Forklifts and Cherry Pickers.
SABS
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Maintenance and repairs on forklifts and cherry pickers at SABS locations for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the CSD, have a valid BBBEE certificate, COIDA registration, CIDB 3ME or higher, and LME certification.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider for the maintenance and repair of forklifts and cherry pickers. The work will take place at SABS sites in Groenkloof, Secunda, and NETFA. Key deliverables include performing load testing, issuing statutory compliance certificates, conducting scheduled preventative maintenance, and providing breakdown support within a three-hour response time. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. Bidders must provide detailed maintenance reports, maintain an asset register, and ensure all equipment meets safety regulations. The closing date for this tender is 01 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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
- Valid COIDA registration
- CIDB grading of 3ME or higher
- Valid Lifting Equipment Entity (LME) certification
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum five years relevant technical experience for artisans
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Submit your proposal via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za. Do not use file-sharing links such as WeTransfer, as these will not be accepted. Ensure your submission is received before the closing time on 01 September 2026.
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