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    NRF Issues Tender for Lighting Upgrade at Didacta Building

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    Pretoria, Gauteng – The National Research Foundation, operating through its business unit the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (NRF-SAASTA), has officially announced a public tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of a new lighting system at its Didacta Building headquarters. The project, valued under R1 million, aims to modernize the facility’s lighting with energy-efficient LED technology.

    Tender Details

    • Tender Number: RFQ SAASTA/93/2025-2026
    • Organ of State: National Research Foundation (NRF)
    • Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
    • Province: Gauteng
    • Date Published: 26 August 2025
    • Closing Date and Time: 09 September 2025 at 11:00 AM
    • Compulsory Site Visit: 02 September 2025 at 11:00 AM at the project site.
    • Place of Delivery: 211 Nana Sita Street, Didacta Building, Pretoria, 0001

    Project Scope and Technical Specifications

    The scope of work is comprehensive and includes both interior and exterior lighting solutions. The successful service provider will be responsible for:

    1. Supply, Delivery, and Installation:
      • 100 units of 1195mm x 595mm LED Panel Lights with Backlit Technology.
      • 50 units of 1200mm x 300mm LED Panel Lights, including surface mount cases.
      • 10 units of 100W Solar LED Flood Lights for exterior use.
    2. Removal and Disposal:
      • Removal of 100 existing fluorescent light panels (1195mm x 595mm).
      • Removal of 50 existing fluorescent light fittings (1520mm x 290mm).
      • The bidder must store the removed panels in the building’s basement.
    3. Installation Requirements:
      • Connecting the new LED panels to the existing electrical plugs and cabling.
      • Installing surface mount cases onto the concrete slab to accommodate the new lights.
      • Mounting and commissioning the solar-powered flood lights around the building’s exterior and parking area.

    The specifications mandate high-quality components, including a Colour Rendering Index (CRI) greater than 85, a 3-year warranty (3YW), a 6000K colour temperature, and a power factor (PF) greater than 0.9.

    Mandatory Requirements for Bidders

    This tender is strictly reserved for qualified service providers. Key mandatory requirements include:

    • CIDB Registration: Valid CIDB grade 1 EB/EP (Electrical Engineering) or higher.
    • Proof of Experience: Submission of proof for two or more completed electrical installation projects, each valued above R200,000, within the last 60 months. Detailed project descriptions, costs, and references are required.
    • Qualified Personnel: A copy of the wireman’s trade test qualification for the electrician assigned to the project.
    • Compliance Certificates:
      • A valid Tax Clearance Certificate or CSD number.
      • A valid Certificate of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund (COIDA).
      • An original, certified SANAS accredited B-BBEE Certificate or a Sworn Affidavit.
    • References: Two written references from clients within the last 60 months for similar work, complete with contact details, signatures, and dates.

    Evaluation Process

    The bid evaluation will be a two-stage process:

    Price and B-BBEE Evaluation (80/20 Principle): Qualifying bids will then be evaluated on a points system. The price proposal will account for 80% of the total score, while the remaining 20% will be allocated for achieving NRF-SAASTA’s specific goals, as per the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).

    Technical Evaluation (Go/No-Go): Bids will first be assessed against the mandatory requirements listed above. Failure to meet any single “Go” criterion will result in immediate disqualification.

    Submission and Enquiries

    Prospective bidders must note the compulsory site inspection scheduled for 02 September 2025 at 11:00 AM. Attendance is highly recommended to understand the site conditions fully.

    Quotations must be submitted exclusively via email to quotes3@saasta.nrf.ac.za by the closing deadline. The tender number RFQ SAASTA/93/2025-2026 must be clearly stated as the email subject.

    All enquiries regarding this tender should be directed to:

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    Download Tender Documents

    Interested bidders can access the full tender documentation via the link below:

    Download Full RFQ Document – Lighting Upgrade at Didacta Building.pdf

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