Appointment of a panel of service providers for the provision of general building maintenance and office refurbishment services on an adhoc basis in auckland park and tshwane office for a period of three years.

Key dates:

• Bid closing date and time: 06 August 2026 at 12:00 noon.
• Non-compulsory briefing session: 27 July 2026 at 10:00 AM (virtual link provided).
• Closing time for clarification of queries: 3 days before the bid submission deadline.

Note: SABC retains the right to change the timeframe.

All enquiries must be addressed to:

Tender Office, SCM Division, Radio Park Office Block, Henley Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Email: [email protected]

All queries must be submitted in writing to this authorised contact. Unauthorised communication may lead to disqualification.

Submission method: All electronic bid submissions must be submitted to [email protected]. Ensure you include all required documents. Key submission rules:

• Complete and sign the RFP Document, initial all pages (including proposal and brochures).
• Submit a detailed Schedule of Quantities with itemised descriptions, quantities, and unit prices.
• No alterations, amendments, or variations to the proposal are permitted after the closing date.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Unauthorised communication with any SABC personnel other than the authorised contact will result in disqualification.

Required returnable documents:

• SARS 'Pin' to validate tax matters.
• Original or certified copy of a valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited Verification Agency (or sworn affidavit for EMEs and 51% black-owned QSEs).
• Proof of valid TV License Statement (or affidavit proving no TV licence).
• Certified copy of Company Registration Document.
• Certified copy of Shareholders' certificates.
• Certified copy of ID documents of Directors or Members.
• Last three years audited/reviewed financial statements or Management Accounts.
• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Mandatory documents: Proof of CIDB Grading (minimum CIDB = 4 GB Grading) and proof of valid registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa for a Professional Civil/Structural Engineer or Professional Technologist.

Note: No contract will be awarded if tax and TV licence matters are not in order. The winning bidder must maintain or improve the BEE level at which the tender was awarded.

Mandatory: Minimum CIDB grading of 4GB; Valid ECSA registration for a Professional Civil/Structural Engineer or Professional Technologist. Eligibility also requires: Tax compliance and TV license matters in order; BBBEE compliance with valid certificate or affidavit; Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD); Company must not be blacklisted or have a poor performance record with SABC; No conflict of interest with SABC employees or former employees within cooling-off periods; Must meet functionality threshold of 85 out of 105 points.

Scope of work: General building maintenance and office refurbishment services on an ad-hoc basis at SABC Auckland Park and Pretoria (Tshwane) offices for a period of three years.

Services include, but are not limited to:

• Office partitioning (supply & install).
• Carpet (berber point 920, Equinox or equivalent) supply & install.
• Carpentry, suspended ceilings, anti-static vinyl, painting, ceramic/vinyl/porcelain tiles.
• Glass & glazing, vertical/horizontal blinds, acoustic paneling for studios.
• Window frosting & labeling, wallpaper, laminated wooden flooring.
• Aluminum frame and glass/Masonite doors.
• Repainting parking lines, general plumbing, electrical maintenance.
• Stripping & disposal of existing ceilings, carpets, partitioning walls, rubble.
• Aluminum/wooden skirting, floor screed, solid wood/fire-rated doors.
• Splash back ceramic tiles, wall plastering.
• Maintenance of electric fence, palisade fence, booms, gates, doors.
• Bricklaying, paving, supply of building materials, paint, tools.
• Mobile toilets, support of building structures, façade maintenance.
• Waterproofing repairs, roof structure maintenance.
• General signage, name plates, bulkheads, vinyl planks, cladding.
• Door ironmongery, hollow core doors, kitchen built-in cupboards, granite tops.
• Roller shutter door repairs, water dispenser (ozone machine) repairs.
• Flag poles repairs, SABC branded mats and flags supplies.
• Lapa thatching, boundary fence and walls repairs.
• Supply of mobile cooling/heating units.
• Compliance certificates where required.

Method of work: A panel of vendors will be chosen based on capability. Work allocation will be on a rotation basis considering competitiveness and quotations.

Experience and qualification requirements:

• Company experience in building maintenance projects scored 0-15 points based on years.
• Reference letters from clients for recent projects scored 0-30 points.
• Human capital: Must submit CVs, certified qualifications, and proof of valid registration for:

• Civil/Structural Engineer (ECSA).

• Architect (SACAP).

• Carpenter, Builder/Bricklayer, Plumber, Painter, Fitter, HVAC/Refrigerator technician, Diesel mechanic – all with trade test certificates.

• Qualified fire service technician (SAQCC).

Total 60 points for human capital. Missing any requirement scores 0.

Quality assurance through required personnel:

• Submit CVs, certified qualifications, and proof of valid registration for:

• Civil/Structural Engineer registered with ECSA.

• Architect registered with SACAP.

• Carpenter, Builder/Bricklayer, Plumber, Painter, Fitter, HVAC/Refrigerator technician, Diesel mechanic – all with trade test certificates.

• Qualified fire service technician registered with SAQCC Category C.

Trade test certificates must align with CV experience.

Pricing rules:

• All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, with VAT as a separate item.
• Prices must be fixed for the first year and may be subject to an increase not exceeding the applicable CPI thereafter.
• Prices must be inclusive of all costs: local guarantee bonds, taxes, duties, customs, transportation, storage, installation, integration, testing, and all project duration costs.
• For supplies requiring installation/erection/assembly, prices must include all costs for delivery on site.
• Local suppliers quoting in foreign currency must convert to Rand and indicate the exchange rate.
• Submit a detailed Schedule of Quantities with itemised descriptions, quantities, and unit prices.

Payment terms: Standard payment terms are 60 days from the date of invoice. For payments in currency other than Rand, provide bank name, address, account number, and sort/swift code.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• Proof of CIDB Grading: Minimum CIDB = 4 GB Grading.
• Proof of valid registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for a Professional Civil/Structural Engineer or Professional Technologist.
• SARS 'Pin' to validate tax matters.
• B-BBEE certificate: Original or certified copy from a SANAS-accredited Verification Agency. EMEs and 51% black-owned QSEs may submit a sworn affidavit confirming annual total revenue (R10 million or less for EMEs, R10-50 million for QSEs) and black ownership.
• Proof of valid TV License Statement (or affidavit proving no TV licence).
• Certified copy of Company Registration Document.
• Certified copy of Shareholders' certificates.
• Certified copy of ID documents of Directors/Members.
• Last three years audited/reviewed financial statements or Management Accounts.
• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).

Note: IRBA auditors are not allowed to issue B-BBEE certificates. Misrepresentation or fronting is a criminal offence and will lead to rejection and possible legal action. No contract awarded if tax and TV licence matters are not in order.

Key contractual conditions:

• Bid validity: 180 days from bid closing.
• No alterations to proposals after closing date.
• SABC does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid.
• Formal contract/letter of award required for acceptance.
• SABC reserves right to monitor contract stages, including director control, subcontracting approval, and audits.
• Default by bidders may lead to acceptance of bid notwithstanding withdrawal or recovery of additional costs.
• SABC may call for amplification of proposals post-opening.
• Bidders bear all bidding costs.
• Unauthorised communication leads to disqualification.
• SABC policies prohibit procurement from employees, former employees (within 24 months), independent contractors, and board members (cooling-off periods apply).
• Zero tolerance to fraud, theft, corruption; whistleblower hotline: 0800 372 831.
• SABC may cancel bid, reject all bids, or not award any contract.

Functional evaluation out of 105 points with an 85-point threshold. Scoring areas:

• Company experience in building maintenance (0-15 points).
• Reference letters from clients for recent projects (0-30 points).
• Human capital: CVs, certified qualifications, and registrations for Civil/Structural Engineer (ECSA), Architect (SACAP), Carpenter, Builder/Bricklayer, Plumber, Painter, Fitter, HVAC/Refrigerator technician, Diesel mechanic, and Fire service technician (SAQCC) – total 60 points.

Failure to meet minimum threshold results in disqualification. A minimum of four highest scorers appointed to panel.