The National Research Foundation (NRF) SAEON is inviting quotes for the appointment of a CIDB Grade 1 EB/EP or higher service provider to connect an outbuilding container's electricity to the main building's electricity distribution box at the Spioenkop Nature Reserve. The scope of work includes supplying and installing a 100m x 10mm twin and earth cable, a 60amp circuit breaker, and a 20mm diameter, 50m length steel electrical conduit. The service provider must also connect the cable to the main electrical distribution board, excavate a trench, ensure a voltage drop of less than 5%, and provide an electrical certificate of compliance upon completion. A compulsory onsite briefing session will be held on March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Spioenkop Nature Reserve. Bidders must submit quotations via email to ***@***. *. * in PDF format before the closing date and time of April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Required documents include proof of CIDB registration, a valid wireman's license, a letter of good standing from COIDA, and proof of previous similar electrical work. Bids are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
The bid document does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the goods or services. However, the compulsory onsite briefing session is on March 26, 2026, and the closing date for quotes is April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty requirements.
The bid notice states that the NRF nominates the bidder with the highest combined score for the contract award, subject to the bidder having supplied the relevant administrative documentation. The evaluation process includes compliance to submission requirements, evaluation against technical specifications, and price-preference evaluation.
To qualify, bidders must be a CIDB Grade 1 EB/EP or higher service provider, submit a valid wireman's license, a valid letter of good standing from COIDA, and provide proof of previous similar electrical work through electrical certificates of compliance and reference letters from previous clients.
The bid notice mentions performance levels and that failure to meet them may have a material and adverse impact, but it does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance.
The bid notice states that SAEON will hold a compulsory onsite briefing session at the Spioenkop Nature Reserve on March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid process or decisions.
The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value of the contract.