# 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

> This tender closed on 2026-08-18.

- **Reference:** RFP-05/08/2026-27
- **Issuer:** [Science & Technology](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/science-technology.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-18 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-11 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

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

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

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: DSTI Building No 41, CSIR campus, 627 Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria

## Documents

- 0\) SBD 1, 4, 6.1 and POPIA (6.1 in terms of PPR 2022)80-20.docx..docx
- 1\) Terms of Reference (ToR) for Sound musking system.docx..docx
- 0\) SBD 1, 4, 6.1 and POPIA (6.1 in terms of PPR 2022)80-20.docx

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