Electrical Contractor for SAAO Facility Services.
SCM
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
30 September 2026 at 08:30 · SAAO, Old Fraserburg Road, Sutherland, 6920
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of an electrical contractor for repairs, maintenance, alterations, installations, compliance, and emergency services for three years. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) invites bids for the appointment of an electrical contractor to provide repairs, maintenance, installations, and emergency services. The work will take place at the SAAO facility in Sutherland, Northern Cape, for a period of three years. Key deliverables include general electrical maintenance, power distribution work, electrical testing, and the issuance of Certificates of Compliance. The contractor must provide 24/7 emergency response services and ensure all work adheres to SANS standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 30 September 2026. Bidders must provide skilled, trade-tested personnel and demonstrate relevant experience through three written references from the past five years. The contract operates on an as-and-when-required basis with firm pricing.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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 Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- CIDB grading of 2EP or higher
- Registered with Department of Labour, ECB, or ECA
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Three written references for electrical projects since September 2021
- Personnel: Red Seal, Three-Phase Wireman License, and ORHVS Certificate
- Must provide a company safety file
- Must attend compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: scm@saao.ac.za
Phone: 021-201-1629
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via the eSubmission process on the National Treasury e-Tender portal at https://etenders.gov.za. Bidders must log in, initiate the process for RFQ NRF/SAAO/RFQ/119108-R, upload all required documents, and ensure the submission status is confirmed as 'Submitted' before the closing time.
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