Project Overview
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Project: Construction of a new Air Conditioning Training Centre and Refrigeration Academy for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (ACRA).
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Location: 38 Main Road, Clayville Industrial Ext. 4, Olifantsfontein, South Africa.
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Project ID: AUDA-NEPAD/KfW 201569052/FW1/RSA/014.
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Funding: Financed by a grant from AUDA-NEPAD via the German Government (KfW).
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Facility: Approx. 4,000m² structure (sheet warehouse for practical training, double-story section for classrooms, offices, etc.).
Tender Process
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Procedure: National Competitive Bidding (NCB) under SIFA Guidelines.
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Mandatory Site Visit & Pre-Bid Meeting: Must attend on 24/08/2026 at 10:00 AM at the site (38 Main Road, Olifantsfontein). Meeting follows at 203 Element Road, Chloorkop.
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Bid Deadline: 05/10/2026 at 12:00 (noon) local time.
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Bid Opening: Same day/time (05/10/2026 at 12:00) at C-Plan Structural Engineers, Randpark Ridge.
Submission Requirements
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Complete Bid: Only bids for the full scope will be accepted (no partial or alternative bids).
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Documents: Must be sealed and marked per ITB Clause 21.
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Bid Security: Required.
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Bid Validity: Must be valid for 120 days from the day after the deadline.
Evaluation & Award
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Evaluation: Only qualified bids will be evaluated.
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Award Criteria: Contract awarded to the lowest-cost, compliant Bidder that meets the qualification criteria.
Mandatory Plans & Timing
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ESMP: An Environmental and Social Management Plan is mandatory (Category C, high compliance).
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Estimated Start: 4th quarter of 2026.
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Duration: Estimated at 11 months.
Contact & Advertising
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Contact: Cassie Grobler, C-Plan Structural Engineers: procurement@cplanstruc.co.za.
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Advertised In: The Star, IOL website, and www.acra.co.za.
