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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
South African Weather Service Waterkloof vacant Land Situated 225 Matrosberg - Waterkloof - Pretoria - 0157
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166508
Project management services for the installation of anti-climbing wire mesh fencing at the waterkloof vacant land, for the south african weather service. The most consequential requirement is that bids must be submitted electronically before 11:00 on 7 september 2026, and the 80/20 preference point system applies with up to 20 b-bbee points.
Closing date and time: 7 September 2026 at 11:00. Submit electronically to [email protected]. Late submissions are not accepted.
No briefing session is scheduled.
Returnable forms: SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), Annexure I (POPIA Consent), and for the successful bidder SBD 7 (Contract Form). Joint ventures must include a signed teaming agreement; subcontracting requires proof of agreement.
Tax compliance: submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed certificate, or a CSD number. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state or have directors/members who are.
B-BBEE: submit a B-BBEE Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to claim preference points. The 80/20 system allocates 80 points for price and 20 for B-BBEE status level.
Pricing: complete SBD 3.3 with a ceiling price (VAT inclusive) covering all phases and expenses, plus a cost breakdown. Indicate whether rates are firm for the project period; if not, state the adjustment basis.
SAWS may request audited financial statements, conduct a due diligence site visit, and perform reference or background checks before award.
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Date & Time
Monday, 07 September 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
South African Weather Service Waterkloof vacant Land Situated 225 Matrosberg - Waterkloof - Pretoria - 0157
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)Closing: 7 September 2026 at 11:00. No briefing session (N/A). Validity period: 60 calendar days after closing.
24 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Sept
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ 4581b.pdf
The South African Weather Service seeks to appoint a service provider to deliver project management services for the installation of anti-climbing wire mesh fencing at its Waterkloof vacant land in Gauteng. The RFQ is capped at R500,000 and uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, B-BBEE status 20 points). Bids must be submitted electronically by 7 September 2026 at 11:00.
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R 581 900
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Contact Information
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)SCM enquiries: Acquisition Department, South African Weather Service, email [email protected]. All clarification requests must be in writing.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)Submit electronically to [email protected] before the closing date and time. Late submissions are not accepted. All bids must be on the official forms provided (not retyped). Bidders are advised to initial all pages. Returnable forms include: SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 7 (Contract Form for successful bidder), and Annexure I (POPIA Consent). Joint ventures must submit a signed teaming agreement. Subcontracting arrangements require proof of agreement. Failure to submit any required standard bidding document may result in rejection.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)Bidders are required to submit their unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to enable the South African Weather Service to verify the taxpayer’s (Bidder’s) profile and tax status.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)80/20 preference point system applies. Maximum 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE status level). B-BBEE points: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Price scored using formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). SAWS may shortlist and request final presentations. SAWS may conduct site visits to verify premises and capacity before award. SAWS may reject bids not market-related, with incomplete SBDs, or where tax matters are not in order.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)Project management services for the installation of anti-climbing wire mesh fencing at the Waterkloof Vacant Land. Scope is defined in Annexure H (Specifications / Terms of Reference). The service provider must have duly approved operational premises with necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation. SAWS may conduct a due diligence site visit before award.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)Pricing on SBD 3.3. Bidders must quote a ceiling price (VAT inclusive) covering all phases and expenses. Provide a cost breakdown of the ceiling price. State whether rates are firm for the full project period; if not, specify adjustment basis (e.g., CPI). State period required for commencement after acceptance. All prices in South African rand, inclusive of VAT.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)Tax Compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate, or CSD number if no TCS PIN. Joint ventures/subcontractors must each submit separate TCS/CSD. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor have directors/members who are. B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to claim preference points. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in Annexure A. SAWS may request audited financial statements before award. SAWS may conduct reference/background checks.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ 4581b.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must indicate their B-BBEE Status Level and provide supporting documentation (B-BBEE Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points. Points are awarded as per the 80/20 system: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0.
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South African Weather Service Waterkloof vacant Land Situated 225 Matrosberg - Waterkloof - Pretoria - 0157
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