This tender is for the appointment of a service provider to provide storage rental space for the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Nodes Marine Sampling Equipment in Cape Town for a period of five years. The facility must be secure, have 24-hour access control and security, a fire detection and alarm system, secure parking, and material handling facilities. It must be located within 20 km of the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries offices in Foreshore, Cape Town. Bidders must provide documentation to substantiate their responses to evaluation criteria. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 15 April 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury eTender portal by 11:00 AM on 29 April 2026. Bidders are required to split their submissions into technical and pricing proposals. A site inspection is mandatory for shortlisted bidders. The contract period is five years.
The bid closing date is 29 April 2026, with a closing time of 11:00 AM. Late bids will not be accepted.
The bid notice states that payment is made 30 days after receipt of invoice or claim by the purchaser from the supplier, which period is automatically extended by any delay occasioned by the supplier.
The bid notice mentions a warranty period of twelve 12 months after goods have been delivered and accepted, or for eighteen 18 months after shipment, whichever concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in SCC.
The bid will be awarded to the bidder with the highest combined score for price and specific goals (BBBEE accreditation), subject to final verification of tax status.
Bidders must meet technical specifications, submit required documentation, be registered on the Central Supplier Database, and comply with tax obligations.
Penalties may be incurred if the supplier fails to deliver services according to specified service performance levels, as documented in the bid.
A site inspection is mandatory for shortlisted bidders to verify the requirements based on the criteria.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid process or award.
