The National Research Foundation| SAASTA (NRF|SAASTA) wishes to appoint a suitable CIDB grade 1SL (or higher) service provider to remove, supply, deliver and install steel trellis and steel burglar gates reinforcements to improve security at St Johns College Technology and Innovation HubClosed

Overview

The NRF-SAASTA seeks to appoint a CIDB grade 1SL (or higher) service provider to remove, supply, deliver and install steel trellis and steel burglar gate reinforcements to improve security at St Johns College Technology and Innovation Hub. Bidders should have CIDB 1SL or higher, capability for steel works and installation, and comply with NRF/South African tender requirements. A compulsory site briefing is planned at 50 Callaway Street, Mthatha St John’s College. (RFQNRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)

Requirements

• CIDB registration: grade 1SL or higher.
• Two written references for similar work within the last 60 months.
• Valid Trade Certificate (Welder).
• Compliance with tax requirements or Tax Clearance/CSD registration.
• Original/valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim specific goals.
• Complete and sign all Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) and Annexes; adhere to GCC as required.
• Attend compulsory site briefing session.

(Annex C and Annex D, RFQ/NRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 20 August 2026 at 11:00. (RFQNRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)
• Submission method: Email quotations to quotes1@saasta.nrf.ac.za. (RFQNRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)
• Documents to submit: completed SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and Annexes A–F as applicable. (Annex F; RFQ/NRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; Tax Compliance Status or PIN; banking details; B-BBEE documentation. (Annex A/B and Annex D)
• Briefing/site visit: compulsory, 12 August 2026, 11:00, Venue: 50 Callaway Street, Mthatha St John’s College. (RFQNRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)
• Enquiries: Y. Nkenkana, 012 392 9395 or Y.Nkenkana@saasta.nrf.ac.za. (RFQNRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)

Notes: Late submissions are not accepted; responses must align with the RFQ specifications (see Annex C) and will be evaluated under the 80/20 or 90/10 preference framework, with NRF-specific goals contributing up to 20 points. (RFQNRF-SAASTA 65/2026/2027.pdf)