Occupational Health and Safety Services NEW

Artscape, a Cultural Institution listed as a Schedule 3A national entity under the Public Finance Management Act, is seeking quotations (RFQ0121/2026) for an Occupational Health and Safety service provider to support its refurbishment project at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. The project includes refurbishing the outside area, restrooms, cleaning staff rooms and toilets in the cleaning staff quarters. The appointed provider will act as the SACPCMP Health and Safety Agent under Construction Regulation 5(5) and will be responsible for the full scope of health and safety oversight throughout the project.

The scope of work includes compiling a Baseline Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Specification (CR5(A)); assessing and approving the Principal Contractor's Health and Safety Plans; and assessing and approving the contractor's site-specific Health and Safety Risk Assessments (CR5(I)). The provider must also conduct monthly health and safety audits of the contractors with formal reporting, carry out pre-inspections, attend site progress meetings, manage construction health and safety on site, and deliver a close-out report at project completion. Quotations must be priced firm and VAT-inclusive, using the 80/20 price and B-BBEE preference point system. Bidders must submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SARS registration details and tax compliance status, proof of CSD registration, a company profile, a CV of the project manager confirming relevant qualifications and experience, contactable references for similar services, and proof of address showing the primary place of business is within 100 km of Artscape. The standard SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2 (if applicable), SBD 8 and SBD 9 forms must also be completed. Artscape notes that the Construction Work Permit process is challenging, as the Cape Town office requires contractor site managers to hold a SACPCMP certificate or a built environment diploma or degree, so bidders should factor this into their planning.

The closing date is 12 November 2026 at 13:00, with quotations to be submitted by email to scm@artscape.co.za in PDF format. The service delivery date is listed as to be confirmed. The procurement is of relatively low value, with a ceiling of R1 million, and offers a practical opportunity for accredited OHS practitioners and construction safety consultancies in the Western Cape to gain experience with a national cultural institution. Given the short response window between publication and closing, interested providers should review the RFQ and prepare their documentation promptly.