3ME tenders
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Maintenance and Repairs of Forklifts and Cherry Pickers.
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) seeks a service provider for maintenance and repair of forklifts and cherry pickers at SABS sites in Groenkloof, Secunda, and NETFA. Services include load testing, statutory compliance certification, scheduled preventative maintenance, and breakdown support within a three-hour response time. The contract duration is 36 months, requiring detailed maintenance reports, an asset register, and compliance with safety regulations. Closing date is 01 September 2026.
Replacement of Chilled-Water Air-Handling Units at Joburg Theatre.
The Joburg Theatre requires a contractor to replace three chilled-water air-handling units, including site verification, design, supply, removal, installation, testing, and commissioning. The project involves ductwork, pipework, and electrical integration, with a 12-month defects liability period and 24 months of preventive maintenance. Work must not disrupt theatre performances. Bidders need a local office in Johannesburg and experience with five similar HVAC projects in the last five years.
Supply and Installation of HVAC System for UPS.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) seeks a service provider for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an HVAC system for the UPS and Generator rooms at the SABC Auckland Park Campus. The project includes installing air handling units, chilled water systems, ventilation fans, ducting, and fire dampers. It also involves decommissioning existing systems, integrating new equipment with the Building Management System, and performing fire safety modifications. The project duration is nine months for installation, followed by a twelve-month maintenance period. A compulsory site inspection is on 21 August 2026, and the tender closes on 04 September 2026.
Service provider for canteen equipment maintenance.
The SABC seeks a service provider for a three-year contract to maintain, service, and repair canteen equipment at their Auckland Park facility in Johannesburg. The contract includes work on industrial kitchen appliances such as stoves, refrigeration units, extraction systems, and dishwashers. Responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, corrective repairs, emergency callouts, and asset management, with adherence to safety standards and provision of compliance certificates.
Maintenance of air-conditioning services in Chris Hani District.
The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites bids for maintaining air-conditioning services in the Chris Hani District for two years. This includes routine maintenance every six months, ad-hoc repairs, and emergency responses within two hours at various Department of Social Development sites. Tasks involve cleaning units, checking refrigerant levels, and inspecting electrical components, to be completed by qualified personnel according to NEC3 standards.
HVAC Services for NHBRC Offices.
The NHBRC seeks a service provider for the supply, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems at Sunninghill and Eric Molobi offices over three years. Responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, and servicing of fridges and air conditioning units. Providers must offer a qualified technical team, issue Certificates of Conformity, and adhere to strict response times. Compulsory briefing sessions are on 03 and 04 September 2026. The tender closes on 18 September 2026 at 11:00 am.
Service Provider for Seedbank Facility Repairs
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) seeks bids for completing a dry room and minor repairs at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town. The project includes supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning a refrigeration-based HVAC system, along with electrical wiring, ductwork, plumbing, and removal of redundant equipment. The project duration is four months, with a compulsory site briefing on 8 September 2026. The tender closes on 21 September 2026 at 11:00. Bidders must provide a fully priced Bill of Quantities and adhere to technical standards for mechanical and electrical installations.
Installation of Wastewater System at Transnet Facilities
Transnet SOC Ltd invites tenders for the installation of a Smallbore Steel Pipe Wastewater System at the Alrode and Witbank Petroleum Products Storage and Handling Facilities. The project includes mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering works, such as the supply and installation of pump sets, steel piping, and reinforced concrete structures. It involves procurement, fabrication, site testing, and commissioning over 9 months for Alrode and 8 months for Witbank. A compulsory site briefing is on 04 September 2026 at the Alrode Depot. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option A) format, requiring strict adherence to safety standards, including explosion-proof motors and fire safety equipment. A 52-week defects liability period follows project completion.