Construction of steel-reinforced concrete slab and 65 m trench line at albertina nontsikelelo sisulu science centre, cofimvaba

RFQ issued: 2 September 2026. Compulsory hybrid briefing session/site inspection: 16 September 2026 at 11:00 am, Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu Science Centre, 17 Main Street, Cofimvaba 5380. Closing date: 25 September 2026. Closing time: 11:00 AM. Expected service commencement: October 2026. RFQ validity period: 60 days from closing date.

Compulsory hybrid briefing session/site inspection on 16 September 2026 at 11:00 am at Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu Science Centre, 17 Main Street, Cofimvaba 5380. Attendance is mandatory; non-attendance renders bid non-responsive.

SCM/Procurement enquiries: Yanga Nkenkana, email [email protected], phone 012 392 9395. Quotation submission email: [email protected]. Delivery address for goods/services: 17 Main Street, Cofimvaba 5380. NRF-SAASTA reception hours: 07h45–16h00, Monday to Friday.

Submission method: email only to [email protected]. Quotations must be received before the closing date and time; late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must complete and sign all annexures, including SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). A valid Tax Clearance Certificate or CSD number (MAAA...) must be provided. An original certified SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required to claim specific goals. Attendance at the compulsory hybrid briefing session/site inspection on 16 September 2026 at 11:00 am at Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu Science Centre, 17 Main Street, Cofimvaba 5380 is mandatory. Failure to submit any mandatory document or attend the briefing renders the bid non-responsive.

Two-stage evaluation. Stage 1 (mandatory, go/no-go): valid CIDB Grade 1 CE or higher; at least one contactable reference letter proving successful completion of concrete works, slab construction and civil works. Stage 2 (80/20 preference point system for bids up to R1 000 000): Price (80 points) and NRF-SAASTA specific goals (20 points). Specific goals scorecard: B-BBEE Level (max 8 points) — Level 1-3 = 8, Level 4-6 = 6, Level 7-8 = 2; Ownership (max 8 points) — 51% Black-owned, Black female-owned, Black youth-owned, or owned by People with Disabilities; Company Size (max 4 points) — EME = 4, QSE = 4. Total specific goals = 20 points. Proof required: valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC Ownership Certificate.

Construct a steel-reinforced concrete slab (1.5 m × 1.5 m × 0.4 m) on natural ground level at Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu Science Centre, Cofimvaba. Works include: setting out and excavation so finished slab sits above natural ground level; compacted gravel bedding layer; timber formwork; steel reinforcement (weldmesh) with adequate cover, excluding central 400 mm × 400 mm area for epoxy-secured studs; 25 MPa concrete, compacted, trowel finish (ready-mix or site-batched); cast-in conduit sleeve/access hole for cable routing. Excavate and construct 65 m trench line (width 15 cm, depth 60 cm) connecting slab to borehole area. Supply and install 32 mm conduit pipe along trench line joined to slab access hole. Supply and install draw wire through full conduit length. Backfill, compact and restore trench on completion. All quantities: 1 each.

No explicit quality management standards, QA/QC requirements, or certifications stated beyond the technical specification for 25 MPa concrete, trowel finish, and adequate steel reinforcement cover. Compliance with CIDB Grade 1 CE implies adherence to construction industry standards.

Pricing: full cost breakdown for each item on official company letterhead; list all additional costs with conditions; all prices VAT inclusive (if VAT registered) in ZAR; no price changes after Purchase Order issued. RFQ evaluated under 80/20 preference point system for bids up to R1 000 000 (all taxes included). No explicit performance bond, guarantee or insurance requirements stated. Payment terms: no goods/services delivered before official Award Letter or Purchase Order signed by authorised NRF-SAASTA official; banking details on invoice must match CSD verification.

Mandatory: valid CIDB Grade 1 CE or higher; registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD); valid Tax Clearance Certificate or CSD number (MAAA...); original certified SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; at least one contactable reference letter for concrete works, slab construction and civil works. Returnable forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid — offer cover page), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest — discloses state employment/relationships), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim — claims B-BBEE and specific goals points). All annexures must be completed and signed. Prohibition of gifts/hospitality to NRF-SAASTA officials.

No specific occupational health and safety requirements, safety plans, or HSE compliance details stated in the document. Standard construction site safety obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act would apply implicitly.

Contract governed by National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (July 2010). Successful bidder must complete and sign SBD 7 (Contract Form). No delivery before official Award Letter or Purchase Order signed by authorised NRF-SAASTA official. NRF-SAASTA reserves right not to pay for goods/services delivered before PO. PO must include SCM Manager signature, item description, quantity, delivery date, total amount inclusive of VAT. Quotation validity: 60 days from closing date. If no signed PO received within 14 days of closing, consider quotation unsuccessful. Banking details on quotation and invoice must match CSD verification. Prohibition of gifts and hospitality to NRF-SAASTA officials. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 applies.

Mandatory requirements: valid CIDB Grade 1 CE or higher; at least one contactable reference letter for concrete works, slab construction and civil works; valid Tax Clearance Certificate or CSD number; original certified SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD registration; completion and signing of SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; attendance at compulsory briefing session on 16 September 2026. All annexures must be submitted. Late or incomplete submissions are non-responsive.

Stage 1 (mandatory go/no-go): CIDB Grade 1 CE or higher; contactable reference letter for concrete works, slab construction and civil works. Stage 2: 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20). Specific goals: B-BBEE Level (8 pts), Ownership (8 pts), Company Size (4 pts). Minimum qualifying score not stated; Stage 1 must be passed to proceed.