SAFARI-1 clean facility wall-side handrails upgrade – manufacturing RFQ

• Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer in terms of this invitation to bid.

Not listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. No undisclosed conflicts of interest with the procuring institution. Must submit a complete and truthful disclosure. Must have arrived at the bid independently without collusion.

• Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer in terms of this invitation to bid.

• Bidders must complete a detailed disclosure declaration.
• The bid will be disqualified if the bidder is listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Disclose if the bidder or any directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners are employed by an organ of state.
• Disclose any relationship with persons employed by the procuring institution.
• Disclose any interest in any other related enterprise, including all CSD-registered active companies linked to all Directors. Failure to disclose will lead to disqualification.
• Bidders must certify that the bid is independent, without consultation or agreement with competitors.
• Bidders must certify no improper prior consultations with officials of the procuring institution.
• False declarations may result in bid rejection, reporting to the Competition Commission, referral to law enforcement, or restriction from doing business with the state.

Finish requirements: Sharp thread, references to SANS standards, welding per AWS, and surface finish instructions.

Closing time: 1:50. No date or other deadlines are specified.

Department: S HANDRAIL MOUNT CLEAN3 ASSY 3. No contact name, email, phone, or address provided.

Returnable documents: Not specified.

• The document contains fragmented text about modifications for clarity and a statement about not transmitting without permission, but no clear submission instructions.

The eligibility criteria for applicants are not explicitly stated in the tender document, but it is likely that applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to comply with the technical specifications and standards, as well as their experience and expertise in similar projects

• Scope: Upgrade of handrails for a clean facility.
• Reference drawing: SAFARI-1 DRG. 1136 HANDRAILS ASSY. SAFARI-1 EZRAILS RE A0.
• Materials: Stainless steel kit.
• Tolerances and dimensions are specified with various ranges (e.g., 0-6, 6-30, 30-100).
• Standards referenced: ISO 1700-3-8-1996 and AWS A2.4:2007.
• Finish and welding requirements are mentioned.
• Drawing includes details for stairs, side walls, and existing ladder.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, B-BBEE, tax) are stated.

• The document includes a copyright notice for the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation.

Copyright notice: The drawing is the property of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation and must not be reproduced, disclosed, or used without prior written permission.

Modification: Not applicable (N/A).

Scope: Clean Facility Handrail Upgrade. The supplier provides all labour, materials, equipment to complete the work, including site inspection, removal of existing handrail, design, manufacture, and installation of a new corrosion-resistant handrail.

• RFQ Closing Date and Time: 03 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
• Compulsory Site Briefing: 29 July 2026.
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from the closing date.

• A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 29 July 2026. Attendance is mandatory.

• Contact Person: Itumeleng Mathibe / Ntendeleni Lukoto.
• Email for submission and queries: [email protected].
• Important: Direct all written queries only to this contact. Do not approach any other Necsa employee.

• Submit your quotation by email to: [email protected].
• Deadline: 03 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
• Your quotation must be complete; incomplete submissions may be disqualified.
• Do not deliver any goods or services without an official Necsa purchase order.
• Only contact the specified person for queries; approaching other Necsa employees may lead to disqualification.
• Required returnable documents: Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS tax pin), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), B-BBEE Certificate/EME Affidavit, Letter of Good Standing (COID) if applicable, and any other requested certifications.

• Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS tax pin).
• Declaration of Interest (SBD 4).
• B-BBEE Certificate or EME Affidavit.
• Letter of Good Standing (COID) if applicable.
• Any other document requested in the RFQ.

Automatic disqualification for non-compliance with pre-qualification criteria (company information). To proceed to Phase 2 (price/B-BBEE), bidders must score ≥75/100 in the functionality evaluation, which assesses delivery time (≤2 months preferred), track record (proven experience with similar steel structures), personnel experience (10 years preferred), material compliance, and technical methodology. Submission of required documentation (Tax Clearance, B-BBEE certificate, etc.) is mandatory.

Scope: Clean Facility Handrail Upgrade. The supplier must provide all labour, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, and consumables.

Key tasks:

• Site Inspection: Attend compulsory briefing, verify dimensions on site, confirm fixing arrangements, identify obstructions, submit dimensional discrepancies before fabrication.
• Removal of Existing Handrail: Remove carefully, prevent damage to adjacent structures, dispose of materials at an approved waste facility (unless instructed otherwise), make safe exposed fixing points.
• Design and Manufacturing: Manufacture new handrail using corrosion-resistant materials.

• Match existing geometry unless approved otherwise.
• Material: Stainless Steel Grade 304 or Grade 316 (preferred).
• Features: Smooth continuous top rail, free from sharp edges and burrs, suitable for outdoor service, capable of withstanding normal pedestrian loading.
• Components: Top rail, intermediate rail, vertical posts, end returns, base plates, anchors, all fasteners.
• Welding: Continuous where required, ground smooth.

• Surface Finish: Uniform finish, smooth welds, pickled and passivated if stainless steel, no discoloration, no sharp projections.
• Installation: Install handrail, drill and install chemical or approved mechanical anchors, ensure plumb and aligned, reinstate surrounding finishes, clean work area.

• Site Inspection: Verify dimensions, confirm fixings, identify obstructions, submit discrepancies.
• Removal: Carefully remove existing handrail, prevent damage, dispose of waste properly, make safe fixing points.
• Installation: Drill and install chemical or approved mechanical anchors, ensure handrail is plumb and aligned, reinstate finishes, clean area.
• The technical methodology forms part of the evaluation criteria (15 points).

• Track Record: Demonstrate experience in manufacturing/installing stainless steel or structural steel handrails, walkways, guardrails, or similar fabricated structures. Provide letters from clients or completion certificates from the last five years.
• Personnel: Key personnel must have at least 10 years’ experience in manufacturing/installing stainless/structural steel handrails. Submit CVs.

• The supplier must comply with Necsa’s quality policies which reference ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, RD 0034, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025.
• Handrail must have uniform finish, smooth welds, pickled and passivated stainless steel (if used), no discoloration, no sharp projections.
• All welding must be continuous where required and ground smooth.
• Materials must comply with specified grades (Stainless Steel Grade 304/316 or approved equivalent) and require material certificates.

• All prices must be quoted inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• Prices must be fixed and firm.
• Include all cost elements: freight, insurance until acceptance, duty (if applicable), disbursements.
• Price carries 80 points in the evaluation.

• Quoted prices must include all applicable taxes.
• Prices must be fixed and firm.
• Quotation must include all cost elements: freight, insurance until acceptance, duty (if applicable), disbursements, etc.
• Payment terms: According to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase.
• Evaluation: Price carries 80 points under the 80/20 preferential procurement system.

• Mandatory Documentation: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS tax pin), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), B-BBEE Certificate or EME Affidavit, Letter of Good Standing (COID) if applicable.
• B-BBEE: Preference points awarded based on B-BBEE Status Level (20 points max under 80/20 system). Failure to submit proof means no preference points claimed.
• General Compliance: The RFQ is subject to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and other applicable legislation.
• Anti-corruption: Strict prohibition against offering gifts, payments, or inducements to any Necsa employee; breach constitutes material grounds for termination.

• B-BBEE Status Level determines preference points under the 80/20 system: Level 1 (20 points), Level 2 (18), Level 3 (14), Level 4 (12), Level 5 (8), Level 6 (6), Level 7 (4), Level 8 (2), Non-compliant (0).
• Submit proof (B-BBEE Certificate or EME Affidavit) with your bid; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed.

• The supplier must ensure the handrail is installed safely, plumb, and aligned.
• Work area must be cleaned after completion.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards (e.g., ASME, ISO, IAEA) is required as part of the technical evaluation.

• Removed materials must be disposed of at an approved waste facility unless instructed otherwise by NECSA.
• Prevent damage to adjacent structures during removal.

• Payment: According to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase.
• Quotation Validity: 90 days from closing date.
• General Terms: The RFQ is subject to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any other applicable legislation or special conditions.
• Anti-corruption: Supplier must not offer any gift, payment, loan, reward, or inducement to any Necsa employee or representative; doing so constitutes a material breach and allows immediate termination.
• By responding, the bidder acknowledges and agrees to comply with all the above terms and attached technical specifications.

• Pre-qualification: Non-compliance with bidder company information requirements leads to automatic disqualification.
• Minimum functionality score: 75 points.

• Phase 1: Functionality/Technical evaluation out of 100 points, minimum threshold 75.
• Phase 2: 80/20 point system for price and B-BBEE status.

• This RFQ is for the Clean Facility Handrail Upgrade at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited (Necsa).
• Scope: Supplier to provide all labour, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, and consumables to complete the work, including site inspection, removal of existing handrail, design, manufacturing, and installation of a new corrosion-resistant handrail.

• Closing date and time: 03 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
• Compulsory site briefing: 29 July 2026.
• Quotation validity period: 90 days from the closing date.

• Contact person: Itumeleng Mathibe / Ntendeleni Lukoto.
• Email for submission and queries: [email protected].
• All queries must be in writing to the above email only.

• Submit your quotation via email to: [email protected]
• Deadline: 03 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
• Quotation must be complete; incomplete submissions may be disqualified.
• Do not deliver any goods/services without an official Necsa purchase order.
• Queries must be submitted in writing to the contact person only; approaching other Necsa employees may lead to disqualification.
• Quotation validity: 90 days from the closing date.

• Tax Clearance Certificate (Tax PIN from SARS).
• Declaration of Interest (SBD 4).
• B-BBEE Certificate or affidavit if classified as EME.
• Letter of Good Standing (COID) only if applicable due to nature of work.
• Any other document or certification requested in this RFQ.

Bidders must demonstrate experience in the manufacture and installation of stainless steel or structural steel handrails, walkways, guardrails, or similar works. A minimum of 10 years' experience in the manufacture and installation of stainless steel or structural steel handrails is required. Bidders must also comply with the specified materials, corrosion protection, fasteners, anchors, and material certificates.

Scope: Supply, manufacture, and installation of a replacement handrail at a Necsa clean facility.

• Supplier must provide all labour, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, and consumables.

Key tasks:

• Site Inspection: Attend compulsory briefing, verify dimensions, confirm fixings, identify obstructions, submit discrepancies.
• Removal of Existing Handrail: Remove carefully, prevent damage, dispose of materials at approved waste facility, make safe exposed points.
• Design and Manufacturing: Manufacture new handrail using corrosion-resistant materials.
• Material: Stainless Steel Grade 304 or 316 (preferred).
• Features: Match existing geometry, smooth continuous top rail, no sharp edges/burrs, suitable for outdoor service, withstand normal pedestrian loading.
• Components: Top rail, intermediate rail, vertical posts, end returns, base plates, anchors, fasteners.
• Welding: Continuous where required, ground smooth.
• Surface Finish: Uniform finish, smooth welds, pickled and passivated stainless steel (if used), no discoloration or sharp projections.
• Installation: Install new handrail, drill and install chemical/approved mechanical anchors, ensure plumb and aligned, reinstate finishes, clean work area.

• The RFQ is subject to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase, PPPFA 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, GCC, and any other applicable legislation or special conditions.
• Purchaser reserves the right to require substantiation of B-BBEE claims at any time.
• Queries must be directed in writing to the contact person only.

• Track Record: Bidder must have demonstrated experience in manufacturing/installing stainless steel or structural steel handrails, walkways, guardrails, or similar fabricated steel structures. Provide letters from clients or completion certificates from the last five years.
• Personnel: Key personnel must have 10+ years of experience in stainless steel/structural steel handrail manufacture and installation. Submit CVs.

• Necsa’s policies require top management commitment to compliance with ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, RD 0034 (nuclear installation quality/safety), ISO 9001, and ISO 17025.
• Supplier’s methodology must include quality inspections and commissioning as part of the technical approach.

• All prices quoted must include all applicable taxes.
• Prices must be fixed and firm.
• Prices must include additional cost elements: freight, insurance until acceptance, duty (if applicable), disbursements.
• Quotation must be completed in full; incomplete quotes may be disqualified.
• Payment will be according to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase.

• Prices must be quoted inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• Prices must be fixed and firm.
• Prices must include all additional costs: freight, insurance until acceptance, duty (if applicable), disbursements.
• Incomplete quotations may be disqualified.
• Payment will be according to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase.

• Mandatory documents to submit:
• Tax Clearance Certificate (Tax PIN from SARS).
• Declaration of Interest (SBD 4).
• B-BBEE Certificate or affidavit if classified as EME.
• Letter of Good Standing (COID) if applicable due to nature of work.
• B-BBEE Status Level: Must be submitted with bid; failure to submit means no preference points claimed.
• The bid is subject to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase, PPPFA 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any other applicable legislation or special conditions.
• Supplier must comply with anti-bribery clauses: no gifts, payments, or inducements to Necsa employees.

• Supplier must demonstrate knowledge of applicable safety standards (e.g., ASME, ISO, IAEA).
• Installation must ensure handrail is plumb and aligned; work area must be cleaned after completion.

• Payment terms: According to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase.
• Anti-bribery: Supplier must not offer any gifts, payments, loans, rewards, inducements, benefits, or advantages to any Necsa employee or representative. Breach constitutes material breach allowing immediate termination.
• By responding, bidder acknowledges full familiarity with and agrees to comply with Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase, PPPFA 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, GCC, and technical specifications.

• Contact Person: Itumeleng Mathibe / Ntendeleni Lukoto.
• Submission email: [email protected].

Scope description:

• The project is an upgrade involving handrails for a clean facility.
• Based on drawing SAFARI-1 DRG. 1136 HANDRAILS ASSY.
• Materials specified include stainless steel.
• A kit is part of the scope.
• Detailed dimensional tolerances and angles are provided.

The document indicates a drawing scale of '1:50'. No tender closing date, briefing, or clarification deadlines are stated.

The document mentions a department 'S HANDRAIL MOUNT CLEAN3 ASSY 3'. No contact names, emails, phones, or submission addresses are provided.

Returnable documents:

• The document mentions 'MODIFICATIONS FOR CLARITY' but provides no specific submission instructions.

Not explicitly stated in provided document excerpt, but typically requires relevant engineering/construction experience, safety certifications for nuclear facilities, and ability to handle classified/proprietary documents.

Scope and requirements:

• The work involves an upgrade of handrails for a 'CLEAN FACILITY'.
• Reference drawing: SAFARI-1 DRG. 1136 HANDRAILS ASSY. SAFARI-1 EZRAILS RE A0.
• Drawing scale: 1:50.
• Materials include stainless steel.
• Components include a 'KIT'.
• Tolerances and dimensions are specified (e.g., Ø50.8, M8).
• References to standards: ISO 1700-3-8-1996, STANDARDS A2.4:2007.
• Fabrication details include welding (AWS), screw threads, and surface finish requirements.
• Installation involves side wall mounting, existing ladder, and Rawlbolt fixings.

The document contains no stated compliance requirements such as CSD, tax, B-BBEE, or registrations. It includes a copyright notice for the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the extracted text.

The document includes a copyright notice stating the drawing is the property of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation and cannot be reproduced, disclosed, or used without prior written permission.

The document notes 'MODIFICATIONS FOR CLARITY' but provides no specific conditions.

The document only states 'APPROVED' with no detailed criteria.

Project: Handrail upgrade drawing (RE 1136 010) for the SAFARI-1 facility.

Components: Includes assembly details, thickness specifications (THK), and material references (S355 steel).

Drawing details: Contains scale, revision information, and base date 2025/12/10.

Closing time: 6H (6 hours, likely referring to a 6-hour period).

Returnable Documents: Required. Specific documents not detailed in extracted text.

Explicit eligibility criteria are not stated in this excerpt. However, given the nuclear context and technical complexity, bidders would typically require: proven experience in nuclear or high-specification industrial fabrication, certification for working to nuclear-grade standards, quality management systems, and the ability to handle classified/restricted documents (as indicated by the copyright notice).

Scope: Handrail upgrade at SAFARI-1 facility.

Materials: Steel grade S355.

Standards: References to SANS standards.

Tolerances: Detailed tolerance tables for plates, angles, and dimensions.

Welding: AWS welding standards apply.

Threads: Thread specifications referenced (e.g., 6g, 6H).

Drawing: RE 1136 010 REV. 0.1 drawing provides detailed assembly and component specifications.

Tolerances: Specified tolerance ranges for plates, angles, and dimensions.

Standards: References to ISO 1700-3-8-1996 and AWS standards.

Finish: Requirements for removing sharp edges and surface projections.

Threads: Thread standards (e.g., SANS) apply.

Copyright notice: The drawing is property of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited and cannot be reproduced or disclosed without prior written permission.

Copyright: The drawing is proprietary to the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited. Reproduction, disclosure, or use without prior written permission is prohibited.