The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an open tender for the appointment of up to three service providers to provide general building maintenance and repair services across three SASSA Western Cape District Clusters. This Request for Bid, numbered SASSA10-26-CS-WC, will run for a period of thirty-six months on an as-and-when-required basis.
Tender Overview
- Tender Number: SASSA10-26-CS-WC
- Organ of State: South African Social Security Agency
- Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
- Province: Western Cape
- Date Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
- Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:00
- Briefing Session: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:00 (non-compulsory, virtual via Microsoft Teams)
- Contract Duration: Thirty-six (36) months
- Bid Validity Period: 90 days
- Submission Method: Bid box at SASSA Western Cape Region, 11 Adderley Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town, 8000
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will provide general building maintenance and repair services across three clusters: Metro 1 and Metro 2 Districts, Boland Overberg and West Coast Districts, and Eden Karoo District. Key requirements include:
- General building works including aluminum openings, shopfronts, plastering, concrete repairs, paving, floor coverings, tiling, screeding, skirting, timber doors, ironmongery, kitchen cupboards, and general carpentry.
- Damp and remedial treatments.
- Cartage and legal disposal of construction rubble.
- Ceilings and partitions including acoustic lay-in ceiling tiles, suspended ceiling systems, drywall repairs, and internal partitioning.
- Painting and surface finishes including internal plastered walls, external masonry walls, and structural ironwork.
- Plumbing works including sanitary fittings, water supply pipework repairs, drainage and sewer services, geysers, plumbing call-outs, and rainwater goods.
- Electrical works including new light fittings, lamp replacements, switches, sockets, distribution board spares, compliance testing, and emergency fittings.
- Mechanical, HVAC, and pump services including mid-wall split maintenance, new HVAC installations, and technical repairs.
- Hydroboil (boiling water) services including installation, servicing, and replacement of components.
- Services rendered on an as-and-when-required basis with response times: Emergency Maintenance within 2 hours, Urgent Maintenance within 24 hours, Routine Maintenance within 3 working days, and Planned Maintenance as agreed.
- Guarantee of no less than 12 months on workmanship.
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and all relevant regulations.
- Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.
- Submission of monthly reports containing the number of callouts attended and outstanding works.
Mandatory Documents Required
Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including:
- Completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) with CSD number and Tax PIN.
- Completed SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices).
- Completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
- Completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
- B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit (EME or QSE).
- CIDB registration of 3GB or higher with a registration printout.
- Valid certified copy of COIDA not older than six months.
- Originally certified copy of a valid Department of Labour Electrical Contractor Certificate for an in-house team member, not older than six months.
- Completed and signed Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) with quotes for all listed items.
- CSD registration report.
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN.
Evaluation Criteria
The bid will be evaluated in two stages. Stage One covers compliance and consists of two phases: Mandatory Requirements and Administrative Compliance. Bidders must meet all mandatory requirements to proceed. Stage Two applies the 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points are allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals. Bidders must complete and submit the Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1) with supporting documentation to claim points. If a bidder claims more than one specific goal category, SASSA will allocate points based on the specific goal with the highest points.
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Enquiries and Tender Documents
- Enquiries: Nandipha Mlonzeni at WCBids@sassa.gov.za or 021-469-0401.
Submission Guidelines and Document Downloads
Sealed bid documents must be deposited in the designated bid box at the SASSA Western Cape Regional Office, 5th Floor, 11 Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8000. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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