The South African Weather Service seeks a service provider to carry out electrical wiring and lighting installation at the Standerton Air Quality Monitoring Station, Mpumalanga. Bids are capped at R500,000 (incl. VAT), with a compulsory briefing session and submission by email before 18 November 2026.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued Request for Quotation RFQ 4712/26 for the appointment of a qualified service provider to undertake electrical wiring and lighting installation at the Standerton Air Quality Monitoring Station in Mpumalanga. The procurement is valued at up to R500,000 and falls under the Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning category. The detailed scope of work, technical specifications and terms of reference are set out in Annexure H of the bid document, and bidders must price the project as a single ceiling amount inclusive of VAT, covering all phases of completion and all related expenses, with a cost breakdown supplied and a stated commencement period after award.
A compulsory briefing session will be held at Igugulabasha Primary School, Sakhile, Standerton, and bidders who fail to attend may be disqualified. Completed bid documents, including Annexure A (Invitation to Bid), the Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1), the Pricing Schedule (Annexure G), the POPIA Supplier Notice and Consent Form (Annexure I), and a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number, must be submitted electronically to the nominated email address on or before the closing date and time of 18 November 2026 at 11:00am. The bid remains valid for 60 days. Clarification queries must be submitted in writing to the SAWS Supply Chain Management Acquisition Department at rfq@weathersa.co.za. Bidders should note that a due diligence site visit may be conducted before award, that the award may be split among multiple bidders, and that a Service Level Agreement will be required from the successful supplier.
The contract is governed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, applying the 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points are awarded for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status level. Payment of valid invoices is due within 30 days. Bidders must hold relevant accreditation and approved operational premises, and joint ventures or consortia must submit a signed teaming agreement. Suppliers with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, particularly EMEs and QSEs, will benefit from preference points. This opportunity offers a defined, public-sector infrastructure project with clear procurement procedures for qualified electrical contractors.
This tender is suited to registered electrical contractors and electrical installation companies with experience in commercial or institutional wiring and lighting, particularly those based in or able to operate in Mpumalanga. Applicants should hold a valid electrical contractor registration, a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration, and B-BBEE certification. EMEs and QSEs are encouraged to apply, as they can claim preference points. Consortia and joint ventures are eligible provided they submit a signed teaming agreement. Businesses that cannot attend the compulsory briefing or meet the premises and accreditation requirements should not apply.
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