Installation of Air-Conditioning Units at NRCS Labs.
Tshehofatso Maba
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 July 2026 at 11:00 · SABS-Groenkloof, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria
In plain English
Installation and commissioning of air-conditioning units at C/BLOCK NRCS labs and offices. Bidders must be registered with CSD, have a valid BBBEE certificate, CIDB Grading of 1ME or higher, and be registered with SARACCA.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider to install and commission 24 air-conditioning units at the C/BLOCK NRCS labs and offices in Pretoria. The project includes sourcing units ranging from 9,000 to 30,000 BTU, designing the layout, performing the physical installation, and conducting system testing. The contractor must provide maintenance schedules, manuals, and warranty details upon completion. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 08 July 2026, and the final deadline for submissions is 15 July 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 1 Mechanical Engineering (1ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 1ME or higher
- SARACCA registration required
- Valid HVAC trade test, electrical competency, and gas handling certifications
- Three reference letters for similar projects completed within the last five years
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tshehofatso Maba
Email: mabaT@sabs.co.za
Phone: 011-238-2303
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to MabaT@sabs.co.za. Submissions sent via external file-sharing links, such as WeTransfer, will not be accepted.
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