Appointment of a service provider to conduct an assessment and propose a sound masking solution for identified strategic offices and boardrooms in the Department of Science, Technology and InnovationClosed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to conduct an assessment and propose a sound masking solution for identified strategic offices and boardrooms in the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. The tender is an RFP for acoustic assessment, system design, and implementation planning for confidential office environments; suitable for bidders with acoustics, sound masking, and confidential-technology experience. Key deadlines: bid closing 18 August 2026 at 11:00; mandatory briefing 12 August 2026 at 11:00 (DSTI CSIR Campus). Submissions may be emailed or delivered to the DSTI bid box.

Requirements

• Proven experience in designing, installing and maintaining sound masking systems for office environments.
• Detailed company profile with relevant experience and accreditation; CVs of key personnel with qualifications.
• Compliance documents: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; completed SBD1, SBD4, and SBD6.1; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Confidentiality and security: sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement; positive personnel vetting or clearance as applicable.
• Technical compliance: system design to meet SANS 10103; ability to decommission/recommission across buildings; provide a costed pricing and maintenance proposal.
• Data privacy: POPIA consent for handling personal information (section 18) and related disclosures.

Note: Some requirements and evaluation criteria are specified in the attached Terms of Reference and SBD documents (e.g., SBD forms, POPIA consent).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 18 August 2026 at 11:00 (see SBD forms).
• Submission method: via email to charlotte.nukeri@dsti.gov.za and tenders@dsti.gov.za or deposit in the bid box at the street address specified in the bid documents (see 0) SBD doc).
• Documents to submit: Official bidding forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1), price proposal, company profile, CVs, qualifications, BBBEE document, CSD/SARS status, POPIA consent, NDA; detailed maintenance and price proposal (see 1) TOR).
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; tax compliance; POPIA consent; POSIBILITY of vetting and NDA (see 1) TOR and 0) SBD doc).
• Briefing session: compulsory site briefing on 12 August 2026 at 11:00, DST&I, CSIR Campus, Building 41 (address in TOR).
• Documents or information not in attachments: request from DSTI tenders for any missing items (see 0) SBD doc).
• For full scope and pricing structure, refer to the attached Terms of Reference (ToR) and Price Proposal (Table 2).