South African Weather Service
Appointment of a service provider to provide an assessment and quotation in respect of the refurbishment, testing and levelling of the Lightning Detection Network (LDN) sites earthing and concrete slabs at the LDN sites of the South African Weather Service.
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
South African Weather Service is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender RFQ 4574b/26 for appointment of a service provider to provide an assessment and quotation in respect of the refurbishment, testing and levelling of the Lightning Detection Network (LDN) sites earthing and concrete slabs at the LDN sites of the South African Weather Service..
The opportunity is listed for Western Cape, with delivery or work expected at Multiple sites – Gi,G2 and G3 – Multiple sites – 0000.
Submissions close on 26 August 2026 at 13:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 20 August 2026 at 12:30 SAST at Join on Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 318 405 574 485 778 Passcode: qH357pk6.
Key tender details
- Department
- South African Weather Service
- Category
- Civil engineering
- Industry
- Construction
- Procurement method
- Request for Quotation
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- Multiple sites - Gi,G2 and G3 - Multiple sites - 0000
- Closing date
- 26 August 2026, 13:00 SAST
- Reference
- RFQ 4574b/26
Briefing session
Compulsory
20 August 2026, 12:30 SAST
Join on Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 318 405 574 485 778 Passcode: qH357pk6
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