Installation of Air Compressor Pressure
Tender Details
- Tender Number: 7MU/RWFS/PQ/66/2026
- CIDB Reference: 100122509
- Employer: Department of Defence
- Province: Free State
- Municipality: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
- Location: DOD MOB Centre (De Brug), Olienhoutplaat, De Brug, Bloemfontein, 9318
- Tender Category: Air Compressor and Vacuum Pump Supplies, Installation and Maintenance
- Required CIDB Grading: 1ME or higher
- Briefing Meeting: 13 October 2026 at 11:00
- Meeting: Compulsory clarification meeting
- Documents Available From: 13 October 2026 after 11:00
- Closing Date: 4 November 2026 at 11:00
- Submission Method: Physical submission only
- Emailed Tenders: Not accepted
- Late Tenders: Not accepted
Tender Overview
The Department of Defence is inviting suitably qualified contractors to submit tenders for the installation of air compressor pressure infrastructure.
The successful contractor will be responsible for carrying out the required installation work in accordance with the specifications, conditions and technical requirements contained in the official tender documentation.
Objectives
The tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and compliant contractor to undertake the installation of air compressor pressure infrastructure for the Department of Defence.
The installation is intended to provide reliable compressed-air infrastructure for the relevant defence facility and support its operational and maintenance requirements.
Scope of Work
The work is expected to involve the installation of air compressor pressure-related infrastructure. Depending on the final specifications contained in the official tender documents, this may include:
- Installation of pressure-rated piping and associated fittings.
- Installation of valves, regulators and related components.
- Preparation of the installation area.
- Positioning, alignment and secure mounting of compressor pressure components.
- Testing of installed pressure systems.
- Identification and rectification of leaks or installation defects.
- System commissioning.
- Final inspection and handover of completed work.
- Submission of required completion and compliance documentation.
Important: The official tender documentation should be consulted for the complete and binding scope of work and technical specifications.
Mandatory Requirements
Tenderers should note the following eligibility requirements:
- A minimum CIDB grading of 1ME or higher is required.
- Tenderers must be registered on the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
- Tenderers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Tenderers must be tax compliant.
- Tenders must be completed and submitted using the official tender documentation issued by the Department of Defence.
- All requirements relating to the sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment of tenders must be followed.
- Electronic/email submissions will not be accepted.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
Contractor Capabilities
The nature of the tender requires contractors with relevant experience and capability in areas such as:
- Mechanical installation work.
- Air compressor and pressure-system installation.
- Pressure-rated piping and associated fittings.
- Installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.
- Technical interpretation of drawings and specifications.
- Workplace health and safety compliance.
- Quality control and project execution.
Specific personnel, equipment, technical standards and certification requirements should be confirmed in the official tender documents.
Compulsory Clarification Meeting
A compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of the Department of Defence will be held as follows:
- Date: 13 October 2026
- Time: 11:00
- Venue: DOD MOB Centre (De Brug), Olienhoutplaat, De Brug, Bloemfontein, 9318
Tenderers should ensure that they attend the compulsory meeting as required by the tender conditions.
Tender Documents
Tender documents may be collected during working hours after 11:00 on 13 October 2026 from:
DOD MOB Centre (De Brug)
Olienhoutplaat, De Brug
Bloemfontein
9318
Tenderers must use the tender documentation issued by the Department of Defence when preparing their submissions.
Tender Queries
Queries relating to the tender documents may be directed to:
MAJ S.L. Putuka
Tel: 012 339 6625
SSGT M.D. Moleko
Tel: 012 339 6509
Email: mathabodesiree@gmail.com
Submission Requirements
Tenders must be:
- Submitted physically using the prescribed tender documentation.
- Properly sealed, addressed and delivered in accordance with the Tender Data.
- Submitted before the specified closing time.
Emailed and late tenders will not be accepted.