The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under reference TASEZ/RFQ 121/2025 for the Provision of Handyman Maintenance Services across its tenant and common-area facilities in Silverton, Pretoria, for a period of twelve (12) months. This procurement supports TASEZ’s commitment to maintaining safe, functional, and regulation-compliant infrastructure for its automotive and manufacturing tenants. The RFQ was published on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, with a strict closing deadline of Monday, 15 December 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Tender Overview and TASEZ Facility Context
TASEZ, co-owned by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, the Gauteng Provincial Government, and the City of Tshwane, hosts a cluster of industrial and commercial tenants in a strategically located automotive hub. The appointed service provider will ensure timely, responsive, and high-quality maintenance of buildings, fixtures, and minor infrastructure to minimize operational downtime and uphold South African building, health, and safety standards.
Scope of Handyman Maintenance Services
The successful bidder will deliver a comprehensive range of general maintenance and repair services, including:
- Carpentry and cabinet repairs (drawers, hinges, shelves, doors)
- Drywall patching, painting, and baseboard installation
- Furniture assembly and repair (desks, chairs, shelving)
- Window and blind adjustments
- Fence, gate, and exterior fixture repairs
- Emergency call-outs for urgent issues such as leaks, broken locks, or safety hazards
Services must be performed during business hours or as required for emergencies, with a 12-hour response window for critical defects.
Mandatory Documentation and Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit the following via email:
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report (not older than 3 months)
- Company registration documents (CIPC)
- Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Employment and Labour
- Completed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Detailed pricing schedule covering standard, overtime, call-out, and parts markup rates
All documentation must be submitted in a single email to rfqs-rfps@tasez.co.za. Incomplete or non-compliant bids will be disqualified.
Submission Guidelines and Key Deadlines
- RFQ Published: 9 December 2025
- Closing Date & Time: 15 December 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Submission Method: Email only to rfqs-rfps@tasez.co.za
- Email Subject Line: Must read “TASEZ/RFQ 121/2025 – Handyman Maintenance Services”
Late, faxed, couriered, or hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. The quoted price must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Evaluation Criteria and Preference Points
Bids will undergo a functionality assessment (minimum 70/100 points required) based on:
- Company experience in facility maintenance (30 points)
- Resource capacity and tooling available (25 points)
- Quality assurance and response time commitments (15 points)
Qualified bidders will then be evaluated under the 80/20 Preferential Procurement System:
- 80 points for price competitiveness
- 20 points for specific empowerment goals (Black, women, youth, disability ownership)
All preference claims must be substantiated with certified documentation.
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How to Access the Official Tender Document
The complete RFQ documentation is available for download from the National Treasury’s eTenders portal:
Provision of Handyman Maintenance Services.pdf
For inquiries, contact Ms. Lucy Kapa at 012-940-6369 or rfqs-rfps@tasez.co.za.
Clarification requests must be submitted by 13 December 2025; responses will be shared with all bidders.
With only six days to respond and no briefing session, this RFQ offers qualified handyman and facility maintenance contractors a time-sensitive opportunity to support South Africa’s flagship automotive SEZ. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review all specifications and submit complete, compliant proposals before the 15 December 2025 deadline.
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