# OFMD Appointment of a reputable service provider for servicing/repair of compressed gas for a period of 5 years

- **Reference:** Wits Tender 2026:40
- **Issuer:** [University of the Witwatersrand](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/university-of-the-witwatersrand.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-04 23:59 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a service provider for servicing/repair of compressed gas bottles and gas systems for five years at the University of the Witwatersrand.** Open competition to appoint a single vendor with demonstrable experience in compressed gas servicing, SAQCC Gas registration, Gauteng presence, adequate insurance, and a quality management framework. Mandatory briefing (22 Oct 2026) and submission by 04 Nov 2026; electronic submission per the University’s protocol. Returnable documents include Annexure A (Scope of Work), Annexure B (Returnable Schedules), Annexure C (Pricing), and Annexure D (Draft Contract). Candidates should align pricing to Annexure C and ensure compliance with pre-qualification criteria. 

#### Requirements
- At least 5 years’ track record servicing/maintaining compressed gas bottles (commercial/industrial). 
- Minimum 3 recent client references (last 5 years), one in Gauteng; each project value ≥ R200,000. 
- Presence in Gauteng (evidence such as lease/utility bill). 
- At least one technician registered with SAQCC Gas (provide registration number and ID). 
- Insurance: public liability ≥ R20 million and product liability ≥ R5 million; if not currently in place, provide a commitment letter with a plan to attain. 
- Pre-qualification: signed authorisation, SA registration (CIPC), SARS tax pin, VAT details if applicable, audited financials for last 3 years (or explanation and PI score), letter of good standing from bank, COIDA proof. 
- Annexure C Pricing Schedule submitted in editable XLS and PDF. 
- Compliance with Tender Terms & Conditions and pre-qualification criteria (Annexure B). 

#### How to Apply
- Inform the University of your intent to submit by email to the Tender Administrator before the submission date. (Wits 2026:40 RFP Document Compressed gas.pdf) 
- Mandatory briefing: 22 October 2026, 10:00 via Microsoft Teams. 
- Submit electronically by 04 November 2026, 23:59 (email per University protocol). 
- Submit Annexure C Pricing (editable XLS) and PDF; include Annexure A, B, and D as required. 
- Documents to obtain from the tender file if not attached: Annexure A (Scope of Work), Annexure B (Returnable Schedules), Annexure C (Pricing), Annexure D (Draft Contract). (Wits 2026 40 RFP Document Compressed gas.pdf)

## Description

OFMD Appointment of a reputable service provider for servicing/repair of compressed gas for a period of 5 years

Wits 2026:40 OFMD - Servicing/repair of compressed gas

Briefing: Compulsory Briefing Session: A briefing session will be held on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10h00 am at Wits University, West Campus, Braamfontein, at the Facilities and Services Building, Procurement Office

## Documents

- Wits 2026 40 RFP Document Compressed gas.pdf
- Wits 2026-40 Annexures.zip

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