Issuing Organization
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
16 Apr 2026
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
George Weather Office - George Airport R404 to Heroldtsbay - George - 3065
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Mar 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-152219
The south african weather service requires a contractor to provide 24-hour security monitoring and reaction services at the george weather office for three years. Only security providers with compulsory briefing attendance and valid western cape RFQ submissions will be considered.
Median Estimate
RÂ 672Â 085
Range
Based on 7 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Request for Quotation
George Weather Office - George Airport R404 to Heroldtsbay - George - 3065
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Date & Time
Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 11:00
Venue
George Weather Office
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
27 Mar
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Apr
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
RFQ-4040b Security Monitoring George Weather Office.pdf
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Organization
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Contact Person
Maletsatsi Sekhampu
Phone
+27 12 367 6000
The SAWS is South Africa's national meteorological service, providing weather forecasting and climate data.
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tsatsi.sekhampu@weathersa.co.za
Address
1263 Heuwel Road, Centurion Central (ABSA Building), Centurion, 0157, X097, Private Bag, Centurion Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
Contact
+27 12 367 60001263 Heuwel Road, Centurion Central (ABSA Building), Centurion, 0157, X097, Private Bag, Centurion Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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