The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 4715/26) for the removal, disposal, supply, and installation of a new door at the Ermelo Weather Office. This targeted procurement initiative aims to upgrade the facility’s infrastructure, ensuring secure, weather-resistant, and compliant access points for the meteorological station located in Mpumalanga.
Scope of Work
The appointed service provider will be responsible for the complete execution of the door replacement project at the Ermelo Airfield site. Key deliverables include:
- Safe removal and lawful disposal of the existing steel door frame.
- Supply and installation of a new steel door frame and a single aluminium door.
- The new door must feature frosted laminated safety glass, fitted with heavy-duty handles and hinges.
- Adherence to specific dimensions: 2.1 meters in height and 0.9 meters in length.
- Ensuring proper alignment, secure fixing, and a neat, professional finish upon completion.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a comprehensive and fully compliant documentation package. Essential submissions include:
- A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report reflecting an active MAAA status.
- A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
- A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Fully completed Standard Bidding Documents, including the Bidder’s Disclosure and POPIA Supplier Notice and Consent Form.
- A formal written indication of the anticipated delivery timeframe, calculated from the date of official offer acceptance.
Evaluation Criteria
Quotations will be evaluated in a structured, multi-phase process. Bidders must first pass the administrative and functionality assessments. Notably, the delivery timeframe carries significant weight in the functionality scoring, with up to 40 points awarded for a one-week completion period. Bidders who score 70% or more will qualify for the final phase, which evaluates price competitiveness and specific transformation goals in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022.
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Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session or site inspection for this procurement. Bidders must note a critical submission condition: all bid documents must be submitted exclusively via email. Proposals and supporting documents must be sent to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Monday, 02 November 2026. Quotations must remain valid for 60 calendar days after the closing date. Late, incomplete, or physically delivered submissions will not be accepted. For technical or procedural enquiries, contact Tshifhiwa Nethavhakone at 027-341-1119 or tshifhiwa.nethavhakone@weathersa.co.za.
Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete RFQ documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:
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