Completion of building works for motsweding FM studios in mahikeng – once-off project

Project involves completing building works for Motsweding FM Studios in Mahikeng. Construction must comply with SANS 10400-XA:2011, SANS 204, and National Building Regulations. Energy efficiency, acoustic performance, and structural integrity are critical. Floor plans are representative; verify all dimensions and levels on-site.

Primary Contact: Dirk. Phone: 011 477 8738. Email: [email protected]. Submission Address: Not specified; confirm with contact.

Returnable Documents: Not explicitly specified. Follow standard tender procedures: submit all required forms, certificates, and supporting documents as per SABC’s typical RFQ requirements. Ensure completeness to avoid disqualification.

Scope: Complete building works for Motsweding FM Studios in Mahikeng (once-off project).

Key Requirements:

• Compliance: All construction must adhere to SANS 10400-XA:2011, SANS 204, and National Building Regulations. Materials must meet SABS standards.
• Structural: Brickforce in every 5th brick course and above doors/windows.
• Flooring: Clean/dry existing timber floors before applying new finishes. Install Belgotex carpet (client-supplied) on high-performance glue and 3mm Eco Underlay.
• Acoustic Panels: Fabric-clad (Weaver’s World Vulcan, 1.35m wide) with 50mm arissed MDF frame, cross braces, and double-layered ThermocousTex board (no fibreglass). Staple fabric to rear of frame. Minimum 38 dB rating.
• Ceiling: Absorbable mineral wool tiles (NRC 0.70, 600x600x15mm, reveal-edge, white painted) on fire-rated OWAconstruct S3a T24 suspension system.
• Doors: Refurbish existing doors per schedule. Replace handles with GEZE Pull handle D type. Install new stoppers and dado rails.
• Windows: Double-glazed 'Noise Lock' sound control windows (10.38mm/8.38mm glass, sound-absorbing foam, acoustic fabric). Install per reviewed shop drawings using factory-trained personnel. Minimum 38 dB rating.
• HVAC: New supply/return grills connected to existing ducts by specialists. No connection to existing return grills in ceiling grids.
• Lighting: 14 x 5W 240V GU10 LED bulbs (min 400 lumens) in empty-body downlights.
• General: Verify dimensions/levels on-site before work. Floor plans are representative only. All structural works must refer to drawings/specifications.

Mandatory Compliance:

• National Building Regulations and local council regulations.
• SABS standards for all materials.
• Acoustic/safety standards: No fibreglass; use ThermocousTex board and fibre matting for safety/environmental reasons.
• Energy efficiency: Compliance with SANS 204 and SANS 10400-XA:2011 (orientation, shading, walls, fenestration, roof assembly, HVAC, hot water systems).
• Certification: A competent person must certify the building’s theoretical annual energy consumption meets reference building requirements (SANS 10400-XA:2011, 4.2.1.C).

Health and Safety Requirements:

• Existing timber floors must be cleaned and dried prior to applying new finishes (e.g., Belgotex carpet, 3mm Eco Underlay).
• No fibreglass allowed in walls or floors; use double-layered ThermocousTex board and fibre matting for safety (no flame spread) and environmental/health reasons.
• All structural works must comply with National Building Regulations and local council regulations.
• Verify on-site conditions before commencing work. Floor plans are not contractual; dimensions/levels must be confirmed.
• Factory-trained personnel required for specialized installations (e.g., acoustic windows, HVAC connections).
• General site safety: Follow standard OHS practices for construction, including handling of materials like ThermocousTex and acoustic fabrics.

The SABC Northwest Office in Mahikeng seeks to appoint a service provider to complete the final 10% of the Motsweding FM Studios refurbishment project. The initial contractor completed 90% of the interior refurbishment and acoustic upgrade but was unable to finalize the remaining scope. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the final fit-out, acoustic detailing, and aesthetic completion of the Main Studios, News Studios, and Control Rooms. The contractor must seamlessly interface with existing finished elements, take custody of on-site materials, supply outstanding BOQ items, and provide specialized labor and management. The project duration is 2 months.

Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date. All enquiries must be emailed at least three days before the closing date.

Submission email: [email protected]. Contact person: Dr Albert. Note: Electronic submissions only; physical submissions will invalidate the quote.

Submit the following returnable documents: Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; Valid TV License Statement for the company and all active Directors/Shareholders (SABC will verify internally); Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN; Original or certified copy of Valid B-BBEE Certificate (from SANAS-accredited Verification Agency); Certified copy of Company Registration Document (showing Company Name, Registration Number, date of registration, and active Directors/Members); Certified copy of Shareholders’ certificates; Certified copy of ID documents of Directors/Members. Disqualification risks: No contract will be awarded to bidders with invalid TV License Statements, unresolved tax matters, or lack of CSD registration. Electronic submissions only via [email protected]. Physical submissions will invalidate the quote. All enquiries must be emailed at least three days before the closing date.

Evaluation occurs in two phases: 1) Functionality/Technical Evaluation (64 points maximum, 47-point minimum threshold required to proceed). Criteria: Construction methodology (16 points: Safety=5, Rubble removal=3, Dust management=2, Painting & fumes management=3, Noise management=3); Project Execution Plan (PEP) (15 points: 4 weeks=15, 5.5 weeks=10, >5.5 weeks=0); Project Organogram (5 points); Experience of project team (18 points: Contract/Project Manager >3 years=5, >2 years=3; Construction Foremen >3 years=5, >2 years=3; Safety Officer=8 points with SAIOSH accreditation); Relevant Company Experience (10 points: <2 reference letters=0, 3-4=5, >5=10). 2) Price Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system applies. Price scored out of 80 points using formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin). Specific Goals (20 points): EME/SME 51% Black-owned=10; 51% Black-owned=5; 51% Black Women-owned=3; Black Youth=2. Highest total points win. Bidders scoring below 47 in technical evaluation are disqualified.

Scope: Completion of final 10% of Motsweding FM Studios refurbishment in Mahikeng. Key deliverables: Final fit-out, acoustic detailing, and aesthetic completion of Main Studios, News Studios, and Control Rooms. Tasks include: Preliminaries & Site Management (full-time supervision, Health & Safety compliance, coordination with SABC installers, protection of existing works, rubble removal/cleaning); Acoustic Treatments & Paneling (installation of acoustic wall panels, base traps, sound seals); Ceilings & HVAC Finishes (Class A absorption ceilings, HVAC inlets/grilles, duct extensions); Floor Finishes (carpeting on 3mm rubber underlay, skirtings); Doors/Windows/Carpentry (servicing acoustic doors, window adjustments, dado rails, cornices); Minor Electrical & Lighting (relocating passage lights, installing studio downlights, assisting with broadcast equipment connections); Signage (supply/install studio signage per BOQ). Contractor must take custody of on-site materials, supply outstanding BOQ items, and provide specialized labor. Duration: 2 months. Location: SABC Northwest Office, Mahikeng.

Bidders must submit a detailed construction methodology addressing how work will be carried out with minimal business disruptions. Scored criteria: Safety (5 points), Rubble removal (3 points), Dust management (2 points), Painting & fumes management (3 points), Noise management (3 points). Additionally, a Project Execution Plan (PEP) is required, including major milestones and timelines (15 points for 4 weeks, 10 points for 5.5 weeks, 0 points for >5.5 weeks). A Project Organogram demonstrating resource allocation (5 points) must also be provided.

Bidders must submit project team CVs with at least 2 contactable references. Experience criteria: Contract/Project Manager (>3 years in similar construction=5 points, >2 years=3 points); Construction Foremen (>3 years=5 points, >2 years=3 points); Safety Officer (8 points with SAIOSH accreditation). Relevant Company Experience: Submit portfolio of evidence for interior building works. Reference letters (on letterhead, with email and signature) score as follows: <2 letters=0 points, 3-4 letters=5 points, >5 letters=10 points.

Payment terms: SABC will effect payment 60 days after service delivery and invoice submission. Quotation must include a detailed cost breakdown and all indirect costs per the Scope of Service. Pricing evaluated using 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE).

Mandatory: Valid CSD registration; Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN; Valid B-BBEE Certificate (SANAS-accredited); Certified Company Registration Document; Certified Shareholders’ certificates; Certified IDs of Directors/Members; Valid TV License Statements for company and all Directors/Shareholders; CIDB contractor grading designation of 2GB. Non-submission of mandatory documents results in automatic disqualification. Additional: Bidders must not be blacklisted, have unresolved tax issues, or fraudulent records. SABC former employees/Board members are restricted (12-month cooling-off for resignations/retirements, 5-year ban for dismissals, permanent ban for criminal convictions). Subcontracting requires SABC approval and compliance with B-BBEE thresholds (max 30% to non-equal/higher B-BBEE entities unless subcontracted to capable EMEs).

Full-time site supervision and Health & Safety compliance are mandatory. The contractor must ensure: Protection of existing 90% completed works; Final rubble removal, cleaning, and site preparation prior to occupation; Coordination with SABC equipment and furniture installers. A Safety Officer (8 points) with SAIOSH accreditation is required as part of the project team. Safety is a scored criterion (5 points) in the construction methodology evaluation.

SABC reserves the right not to award the tender to any bidder based on poor past performance, blacklisting, fraud, or misrepresentation. Former SABC employees/Board members are restricted: 12-month cooling-off for resignations/retirements, 5-year ban for dismissals, permanent ban for criminal convictions. SABC will not procure from Board members or their businesses. Contracts may be canceled if false information is provided. SABC reserves the right to withdraw the tender at any stage, negotiate with preferred bidders, or clarify information during evaluation without informing other bidders. No tender is accepted until a formal contract is signed. Bidders bear all costs of bidding. Payment terms: 60 days after service delivery and invoice submission.

Technical evaluation is out of 64 points with a minimum threshold of 47 points to proceed to price evaluation. Criteria: Construction methodology (16 points: Safety=5, Rubble removal=3, Dust management=2, Painting & fumes management=3, Noise management=3); Project Execution Plan (PEP) (15 points: 4 weeks=15, 5.5 weeks=10, >5.5 weeks=0); Project Organogram (5 points); Experience of project team (18 points: Contract/Project Manager >3 years=5, >2 years=3; Construction Foremen >3 years=5, >2 years=3; Safety Officer=8 points with SAIOSH accreditation); Relevant Company Experience (10 points: <2 reference letters=0, 3-4=5, >5=10). Price evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE). Specific Goals: EME/SME 51% Black-owned=10; 51% Black-owned=5; 51% Black Women-owned=3; Black Youth=2. Highest total points win.