The National Research Foundation| SAASTA (NRF-SAASTA) wishes to appoint a suitable service provider with valid CIDB Grade 1 CE (Or Higher) to construct a steel-reinforced concrete slab on a natural ground level and excavation of trench line.Closed

Overview

The NRF-SAASTA invites bids from service providers with CIDB Grade 1 CE (or higher) to construct a steel-reinforced concrete slab on natural ground and excavate a 65 m trench line, at the Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu Science Centre in Cofimvaba. Eligible bidders are civil/construction contractors with CIDB 1 CE or higher and relevant experience in slab casting, trenching, conduit installation, and related site works.

Requirements

• CIDB Grade 1 CE (or higher) valid (mandatory)
• At least one contactable reference letter for concrete works/slab construction and civil works
• Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide CSD number; Tax Clearance/Tax status confirmation
• SANAS-accredited BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for preference points)
• Complete and sign all standard bidding documents (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and annexes
• Attend compulsory briefing/site visit (hybrid) on 16 Sep 2026; site inspection at Cofimvaba
• Submission of priced offer with VAT-inclusive pricing and cost breakdown (per Annex E)

How to Apply

• Submit responses by 25 September 2026 at 11:00, to quotes1@saasta.nrf.ac.za (RFQNRF-SAASTA 31/2026/2027B)
• Email must include all required documents; late submissions rejected (see RFQ document)
• Compulsory briefing/site visit: 16 September 2026, 11:00, 17 Main Street Cofimvaba 5380 (Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu Science Centre); hybrid session
• Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; CSD/TCC; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; proof of tax status; banking details aligned to CSD
• Optional: References and evidence of prior concreting/civil works (see Annex D)
• RFQ responses must be emailed to quotes1@saasta.nrf.ac.za (see RFQNRF-SAASTA 31/2026/2027B.pdf)