Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) cathedral, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

The project involves the construction of a cathedral for the UCKG on the corner of Plein and Bree streets in Johannesburg, on a site previously occupied by a parkade. The reinforced concrete structure will be eight storeys high, two of which will be below ground, inclusive of a 2 160-m2 lower basement with classrooms, a service area and back-up generators; and a 2 225-m2 basement 1, comprising classrooms, an auxiliary nave seating 2 250 people and a baptismal font. The 2 185-m2 groung floor will have a main entrance and a 2 600-seat nave. A centre of focus will be the 4 015-m2 balcony, with access on three levels, including an upper looby, a bookshop, a lower lobby and the balcony itself seating 2 450 people. The project will use 120 t of structural steel, 13 000m2 of brickwork and 9 000m2 of concrete. The complicated structure will be furhter characterised by ranking beams, providing a colum-free cathedral auditorium. Six elevators will service the facility. Value R200-million.

Duration The facility is due for completion in mid-2009. Client UCKG. Key contractors and suppliers Barrow Costruction (main contractor); Architects@126 (architects); Davis Langdon (quantity surveyor); BKS (consulting structural engineer); WSP Consulting Engineers (electrical); and Spoormaker & Partners (consulting mechanical engineer). Contact details for project information
Barrow Construction, tel +27 11 483 0727 or fax +27 11 483 0728.

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (Association Incorporated Under Section 21) (“OC”) is governed by section 21 of the Companies Act, 61 of 1973. The OC was incorporated on 29 August 2005 as an independent non-profit section 21 company charged with the responsibility of organising the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. The mission statement: “The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa TM presents the ideal stage to rally and mobilise the people of South Africa to organise an African FIFA world cup with precision, innovation and flair; to extend an unforgettable South African welcome to the world; to collaborate with all stakeholders in a dynamic partnership based on integrity and excellence.”

The OC has recently launched the ONLINE SUPPLIER REGISTRATION.

To register as a supplier of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee, South Africa you may access the following website link
http://procurement.2010oc.com/globalerfx follow the instructions you will immediately receive an email to log on and further proceed with your registration.

Submit the supporting documentation for final approval, ensure that your unique supplier registration number (i.e. ZAH registration Number) is displayed at the bac

1. Company Identity i.e. CIPRO Registration
2. Valid and Original Tax Clearance Certificate
3. Vat Registration Certificate.
4. Cancelled Cheque or Three months Statements.

Submission Address:

Supplier Registrations – Procurement Department, 2010 FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee South Africa, Post to Private Bag X2010,
For any further assistance, regarding any difficulties on electronic registration please contact :
Helpdesk/Call Centre on +27 12 663 8815 OR OC Supplier Registration, Procurement +27 11 567 2010/2036,
email suppliersdb@2010oc.com
allow 48 hours email response time.

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Supply and delivery of Seven(7) 22/23-Ton Tracks Excavators for Construction & Surfacing of Low VolumeRoads.

A non-refundable deposit of R250.00 per set of documentbe paid to the Department of Roads and Transport byusing Bank certified cheques.
Offices of the Department of Roads & Transport, Supply Chain Management
Room c 48, Stellenbosch Park
Building, Fleming Street
King William’s Town
Bid/Tender documents will
be available from 16 February 2009.

A compulsory project briefing of interested Service Providers will be held on 03March 2009, and prospective Bidders are required to meet the Department of Roads & Transport at 10h00 at the Large Boardroom.
Enquiries should be directedto the Appropriate SurfacingUnit Project,
Mechanical Engineer representing the Department of Roads &Transport at the following contacts:
Cell: 072 281 4056
Email:mninawa.ncobo@dot.ecprov.gov.za

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The Eskom (South African electric utility ) board has approved the investigation of up to 20 000 MW of nuclear capacity over the next 20 years, as part of its plans to roll out 40 000 MW of capacity over the same period. The initial phase of the investigation will concentrate on one nuclear power station of about 40 000 MW, with provision being made for future expansion.

The proposed nuclear power station will be of the pressurised water reactor (PWR) type. Cooling water for the nuclear power station will be used directly from the sea. Although detailed design still needs to be completed, it is estimated that the entire development will require some 31 ha, including all auxiliary infrastructure.

 

The proposed nuclear power station will include a nuclear reactor, a turbine complex, spent fuel and nuclear storage facilities, waste handling facilities, an intake and outfall basin, and infrastructure for various auxiliary services.

Eskom is considering five possible sites for the nuclear plant, namely Brazil, near Kleinzee, and Schulpfontein near Hondeklipbaai on the Northern Cape west coast; Duynefontein (Koeberg) and Batamsklip, near Pearly Beach, east of Gansbaai, on the Western Cape coast; and Thyspunt, near Oyster Bay, west of Cape St Francis, on the Eastern Cape coast.

Value The project’s capital cost is between  € 70 millions and € 80 millions.
If the proposed project is authorised, it is estimated that the construction of the nuclear power station could start in 2010, with the commissioning of the first unit in 2016.

Key contractors and suppliers Arcus Gibb (environmental-impact assessment (EIA) and environmental-management plan for the proposed nuclear power plant). Latest development Eskom has announced its decision not to proceed with the proposed investment in the Nuclear 1 project, owing to the magnitude of the investment. The Eskom board has, as a result, terminated the commercial procurement process to select the preferred bidder for the construction of the Nuclear 1 project.

The two bidders, the EPR consortium led by Areva of France and the N-Powerment consortium led by Westinghouse of the US, have been informed of this decision of the Eskom board.

However, the South African government has stressed that the country remains committed to its nuclear power programme despite the dicision.

Contact details for project information

Eskom media desk, tel +27 11 800 3304, fax +27 11 800 3850

email mediadesk@eskom.co.za.

Eskom national call centre, tel 0860 037 566.

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