Statutory maintenance of pressure vessels and boilers for sabs – 36-Month contract

Compulsory briefing: sabs groenkloof, 1 dr lategan road, groenkloof date: 17 june 2026 time: 11:00 AM

All enquiries must be emailed to [email protected]. Do not contact any other SABS personnel to avoid disqualification. Proposals must be submitted to [email protected]. No canvassing is permitted.

Submit proposals electronically to [email protected] by 25 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Subject line must include tender reference number and description. Maximum file size: 14MB. Only PDF files (compressed zipped folder if necessary) accepted. Links or 'WeTransfer' submissions will not be accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Required returnable documents (failure to submit may result in disqualification):

• Appendix A: Scope of Work
• Appendix B: Pricing/Quotes
• Appendix C: Company Experience
• Appendix D: Intention to Respond (due 25 June 2026)
• Appendix E: SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure)
• Appendix F: Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Appendix G: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
• Appendix H: CSD Report / Proof of banking details (for international suppliers)
• Appendix I: B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (claim specific goals)
• Appendix J: Management Summary (including Statement of Compliance)
• Appendix K: Statement of Compliance
• Appendix L: Signed SABS Terms and Conditions
• Appendix M: RFP Document
• Appendix N: Audited Financial Statements
• Appendix O: Request for Proposal Enquiry
• Appendix P: Service Agreement
• Appendix Q: Mandatory Requirements
• Appendix S: Personnel Experience
• Appendix U: Company Experience

Note: CSD registration is mandatory. Register on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) at www.CSD.gov.za. Clarity-seeking questions must be submitted via Appendix N to [email protected]. Do not use the submission email for queries.

THE FOLLOWING PARTICULARS MUST BE FURNISHED (FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOUR PROPOSAL BEING DISQUALIFIED) NAME OF BIDDER POSTAL ADDRESS STREET ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER (CODE) (NUMBER) FACSIMILE NUMBER (CODE) (NUMBER) CELLPHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS VAT REGISTRATION NUMBER HAS AN ORIGINAL AND VALID TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE BEEN SUBMITTED? YES or NO HAS A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE BEEN SUBMITTED? YES OR NO IF YES, WHO WAS THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY? AN ACCOUNTING OFFICER AS CONTEMPLATED IN THE CLOSE CORPORATION ACT (CCA) A VERIFICATION AGENCY ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN ACCREDITATION SYSTEM (SANAS) A REGISTERED AUDITOR [TICK APPLICABLE BOX] NAME OF AUTHORISED PERSON SIGNATURE OF BIDDER CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED DATE

Scope: Statutory maintenance of pressure vessels and boilers at all SABS sites for 36 months.

Services required:

• Annual or ad-hoc visual inspections of pressure vessels
• Non-destructive testing (NDT): ultrasonic testing for internal flaws, magnetic particle inspection for surface defects
• Hydraulic pressure testing to assess structural integrity
• Inspections of new and in-service pressure equipment for compliance with design, manufacturing, and safety standards
• Assessment of conformity with Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) and SANS 347
• Preparation of detailed inspection reports (findings, non-compliances, recommendations)
• Assistance in enforcement actions for non-compliant equipment
• Supply of pressure equipment spares as required

Equipment covered (not limited to):

• Air receivers (compressed air systems)
• Steam boilers
• Pressure vessels (e.g., hot water tanks)
• Associated piping and pressure systems
• Safety valves, gauges, and pressure instruments

Requirements for service provider:

• AIA Certification in accordance with PER and SANS 347
• Technical qualification: certified course on Pressure Equipment Inspection (theoretical and practical) from accredited institutions
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with South African Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) and relevant SANS standards
• Hands-on experience with inspection techniques and procedures
• Company must provide 3 reference letters for similar work (not older than 5 years)

4.8.2 Proposal format Each proposal shall include a detailed description of the Bidder’s capabilities with regard to the requirements set out in Appendix A and section 5.4 Technical Evaluation.

Company Experience (50% of functionality score):

• Must demonstrate experience in servicing, maintenance, and repairs of pressure vessels.
• Submit minimum 3 relevant, contactable reference letters (not older than 5 years).
• Scoring: 1 (1 reference) to 5 (5 references).

Personnel Experience (50% of functionality score):

• Submit detailed CVs for personnel with experience in servicing and maintaining pressure vessels.
• Required qualifications: Technical Diploma (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, or Welding) at minimum NQF Level 6.
• Scoring: 1 (no CV) to 5 (6+ years relevant experience).

Minimum threshold for functionality: 70%.

Submit pricing in Appendix B (Pricing/Quotation) with the following VAT-inclusive rates:

• Inspector labour rate per hour
• Artisan rate per hour
• Assistant rate per hour
• Travel fee per km (AA rates)
• Reporting rate per hour
• Total cost

Fixed markup on consumables: 15% or 20%.

Pricing must be submitted in Appendix B (Pricing/Quotation) with the following line items (VAT inclusive):

• Inspector labour rate per hour
• Artisan rate per hour
• Assistant rate per hour
• Travel fee per km (AA rates)
• Reporting rate per hour
• Total cost

Fixed markup on consumables: 15% or 20%. Proposals must be submitted as PDF files.

Mandatory compliance requirements:

• CIDB 3ME Grading
• Valid COIDA Certificate (Liability Insurance)
• Valid AIA Certification from Department of Labour (signed by Chief Inspector)
• CSD Registration: Must be registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (www.CSD.gov.za)
• Tax Clearance Certificate (original and valid)
• B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (issued by SANAS-accredited agency, registered auditor, or accounting officer)
• Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (Appendix F)
• SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
• Audited Financial Statements (Appendix N)

Note: Failure to submit any mandatory document may result in disqualification.

Appendix G SBD 6.1 PREFERENCE POINTS CLAIM FORM IN TERMS OF THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS 2022 This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals. 1. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender: - the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included); and - the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included). 1.2 To be completed by the organ of state a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point system. 1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall be awarded for: (a) Price; and (b) Specific Goals. 1.4 To be completed by the organ of state: The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows: POINTS PRICE 80 SPECIFIC GOALS 20 Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100 1.5 Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that preference points for specific goals are not claimed. 1.6 The organ of state reserves the right to require of a tenderer, either before a tender is adjudicated or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner required by the organ of state. 2. DEFINITIONS (a) “tender” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation to provide goods or services through price quotations, competitive tendering process or any other method envisaged in legislation; (b) “price” means an amount of money tendered for goods or services, and includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts; (c) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the time of bid invitation, and includes all applicable taxes; (d) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation for the origination of income-generating contracts through any method envisaged in legislation that will result in a legal agreement between the organ of state and a third party that produces revenue for the organ of state, and includes, but is not limited to, leasing and disposal of assets and concession contracts, excluding direct sales and disposal of assets through public auctions; and (e) “the Act” means the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. ). 3. FORMULAE FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES 3.1. POINTS AWARDED FOR PRICE 3.1.1 THE 80/20 OR 90/10 PREFERENCE POINT SYSTEMS A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis: 80/20 or 90/10 Ps=80(1− Pt −Pmin ) or Ps=90(1− Pt −Pmin ) Pmin Pmin Where Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration Pt = Price of tender under consideration Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender 3.2. FORMULAE FOR DISPOSAL OR LEASING OF STATE ASSETS AND INCOME GENERATING PROCUREMENT 3.2.1. POINTS AWARDED FOR PRICE A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis: 80/20 or 90/10 Ps=80(1+ Pt −Pmax ) or Ps=90(1+ Pt −Pmax ) Pmax Pmax Where Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration Pt = Price of tender under consideration Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender 4. POINTS AWARDED FOR SPECIFIC GOALS 4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this tender the tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender: 4.2. In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which states that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, an organ of state must, in the tender documents, stipulate in the case of— (a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; or (b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system, then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the 90/10 and 80/20 preference point system. Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below. 100% black ownership 10 75% - 99% black ownership 8 60% - 74.99% black ownership 6 Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race 51% - 59.99% black ownership 4 1% - 50.99% black ownership 2 0% black ownership 0 100% black women ownership 6 Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of gender 51% - 99% black women ownership 4 1% - 50.99% black women ownership 2 0% black women ownership 0 100% owned by persons living with disabilities 4 Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of disability 51% - 99% owned by persons living with disabilities 2 0% - 50.99% owned by persons living with disabilities 0

Contract duration: 36 months. Proposals must remain valid for 180 days from submission date. SABS reserves the right to request extensions to validity periods in writing.

Intellectual Property: SABS retains ownership of all IP rights for materials and processes developed under the contract. Bidders must transfer all IP rights to SABS and sign necessary forms.

Confidentiality: All information provided during the RFP process is confidential and covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement (Appendix F). Confidentiality obligations survive the tender process.

Liability: SABS is not liable for any bidder costs (preparation, submission, or otherwise) prior to contract signing. No services may be rendered before the formal agreement is effective.

Termination/Amendments: SABS reserves the right to modify scope, terminate, or suspend the RFP process at any time. No contract exists until both parties sign a formal agreement.

Dispute/Non-Compliance: SABS may disqualify bidders for fraudulent claims, non-compliance, or misrepresentation. Remedies include contract cancellation, cost recovery, and reporting to authorities (Competition Commission, NPA).

3.3 Amendments to the RFP Amendments to this document shall only be effective if agreed by the SABS and confirmed in a written addendum to the RFP. The SABS reserves the right to modify the scope of this document at any time prior to and after the award of the tender.

4.8.3 Central Supplier Database (CSD) Registration Service providers and suppliers who wish to render services to SABS will no longer register at SABS directly. Suppliers will have to register on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) as per National Circular No /6 – Central Supplier Database; National Treasury will maintain the database for all suppliers for Government and its institutions; and All existing and prospective suppliers are requested to register on the CSD by accessing the National Treasury website at www.CSD.gov.za.

All enquiries regarding this RFP must be e-mailed to [email protected] . Bidders must not contact any other SABS personnel regarding this RFP as this may lead to disqualification of the bid.