Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Issuing Organization
Medical Research Council of South AfricaLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
18 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Microsoft Teams - then Site inspection on all SAMRC sites located in KZN - Peter Mokaba - Durban - 4067
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165105
The south african medical research council requires a suitably qualified service provider for the supply, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (hvac&r) systems at its premises at 491 peter mokaba, ridge road, overport, durban, kwazulu-natal. Bidders must have operating offices within the ethekwini municipality and hold a CIDB mechanical grading of 6me or higher, with electrical subcontractors requiring 4EB/EP or higher. The contract is for 36 months, reviewed annually with an option to extend by a further 24 months.
Operating offices: Bidders must have operating offices within the eThekwini Municipality.
CIDB registration: Bidders must be registered in the mechanical category of the CIDB with a grading of 6ME or higher; any division or sub-contractor doing electrical work must have a CIDB grading of 4EB/EP or higher.
CSD registration: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting bids and must submit their CSD supplier number and unique registration reference number.
Compulsory briefing: A compulsory virtual briefing session will be held on 25 August 2026 at 11H00; bidders must email their Microsoft Teams credential to [email protected] before the meeting date.
Site inspection: A site inspection will be held at all SAMRC sites in the KZN region on 28 August 2026 at 10H00.
Submission format: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with one original hard copy and one USB flash drive containing the same information in PDF format, or submitted online via the SAMRC website before the closing date and time; late, faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted.
Closing date: Bids must arrive before Friday, 18 September 2026 at 11H00; the bid is valid for 120 days after closing.
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Date & Time
Friday, 18 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Microsoft Teams and thereafter SAMRC sites located in KZN Province
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Full tender document is downloaded at samrc website; https://tenderportal.samrc.ac.za/Tenders
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Microsoft Teams - then Site inspection on all SAMRC sites located in KZN - Peter Mokaba - Durban - 4067
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Description
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)07 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
18 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
KZN Advert HVAC.pdf
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) seeks a service provider for the maintenance, installation, and repair of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems at its premises in Overport, Durban, for an initial 36-month period with an option to extend by 24 months.
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Organization
Medical Research Council of South AfricaContact Person
Supply chain management
Phone
021-938-0911
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The tender covers the maintenance and installation of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems at SAMRC premises in KwaZulu-Natal, specifically at 491 Peter Mokaba, Ridge Road, Overport, Durban. The service provider must have operating offices within the eThekwini Municipality and hold the required CIDB grading.
Important Dates
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory virtual briefing session: 25 August 2026 at 11H00. Site inspection: 28 August 2026 at 10H00 at all SAMRC sites in the KZN region. Enquiry cut-off: 11 September 2026 at 16:00 (SAST). Closing date and time: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 11H00.
Contact Information
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Aniel Hariparsad, [email protected]. Process enquiries: Supply Chain Management, [email protected]. All enquiries must be in writing before the cut-off time of 16:00 (SAST) on 11 September 2026. Quote the bid number in all correspondence. No telephonic enquiries will be responded to.
Submission Guidelines
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the company name, address, bid description and number, hand-delivered or mailed to the SAMRC Tender Box at 491 Peter Mokaba, Ridge Road, Overport, Durban, KZN, before the closing date and time. Late, faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Submit one original hard copy of the completed bid document and one USB flash drive containing the same information in PDF format. Alternatively, bids may be submitted online via the SAMRC website before the closing date and time. Failure to comply with all submission requirements, such as the USB for traditional submission, will lead to disqualification. Bidders must obtain bid documents from the SAMRC website between 07 August 2026 and 18 September 2026; no hardcopy documents will be issued. The bid is valid for 120 days after closing. Documents and USB drives submitted will not be returned. The successful bidder must sign a service level agreement with the SAMRC.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)Responsive bids will first be evaluated on functionality, and thereafter on the 80/20 preference point system in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide their CSD supplier number and unique registration reference number. Bidders must be registered in the mechanical category of the CIDB with a grading of 6ME or higher. Any division or sub-contractor performing electrical work must have a CIDB grading of 4EB/EP or higher. Bidders must have operating offices within the eThekwini Municipality.
Technical Specifications
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)The scope is the supply, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems at SAMRC premises located at 491 Peter Mokaba, Ridge Road, Overport, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The service provider must have operating offices within the eThekwini Municipality. Bidders must be registered in the mechanical category of the CIDB with a grading of 6ME or higher. Any division or sub-contractor performing electrical work must have a CIDB grading of 4EB/EP or higher.
Quality Management
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be suitably qualified, competent and experienced, with a professional team capable of rendering HVAC&R supply, installation, maintenance and repair services. Bidders must be registered in the mechanical category of the CIDB with a grading of 6ME or higher. Any division or sub-contractor performing electrical work must have a CIDB grading of 4EB/EP or higher.
Compliance Requirements
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting bids, and must submit their CSD supplier number and unique registration reference number. Bidders must be registered in the mechanical category of the CIDB with a grading of 6ME or higher. Any division or sub-contractor performing electrical work must have a CIDB grading of 4EB/EP or higher. Bidders must have operating offices within the eThekwini Municipality. Standard forms required include SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1/3.2/3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content), SBD 8 (Declaration of Past Supply Chain Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and Authority to Sign/Board Resolution.
Special Conditions
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)The bid is valid for 120 days after closing. Bidders must obtain bid documents from the SAMRC website between 07 August 2026 and 18 September 2026; no hardcopy documents will be issued. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and submit their CSD supplier number and unique registration reference number. Negotiations for award will only be concluded with qualifying bidders registered on the CSD. Failure to comply with all submission requirements will lead to disqualification. The SAMRC is not compelled to accept the lowest or alternative bid and reserves the right to accept part or the whole of any bid or cancel the bid. Bidders must be able to supply all required items as indicated in the specifications. Documents and USB drives submitted will not be returned. Appointment is subject to signing a service level agreement. The contract period is 36 months, reviewed annually, with an option to extend by a further 24 months, subject to budget availability and performance.
Section
Source: KZN Advert HVAC.pdf (TENDER)Closing date and time for submission of bids: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 11H00.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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Address
1 Soutpansberg Rd, Prinshof 349-Jr, Pretoria, 0084, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
07 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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021-938-0911[email protected]www.mrc.ac.za1 Soutpansberg Rd, Prinshof 349-Jr, Pretoria, 0084, South Africa
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