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Dawid kruiper local municipality invites tenders for the electrification of 378 households across donkerhoek, jurgenskamp, covid valley, khoisan valley, and couples valley. The work requires a CIDB contractor grading of 5ep or higher, and attendance at a compulsory clarification meeting is mandatory. Tender documents must be collected in person against a non-refundable deposit of r1,500.00, And sealed tenders must reach the specified address by 14:00 on 6 november 2026. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory CIDB 5ep grading and compulsory briefing attendance, without which a bidder will be disqualified.
Returnable documents: tender documents must be collected before submission. A non-refundable deposit of r1,500.00 (Cash or proof of deposit) is required on collection. Submission details: - method: sealed tender submission only. Emailed and late tenders are not accepted. - Tenders may only be submitted on the official tender documentation issued. - Tender documents are collected from bvi consulting engineers, 55 bult street, upington, 8801, after 10:00 on 16 october 2026. Returnable forms: the tender documentation pack issued (including standard forms) must be fully completed and signed.
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Dawid kruiper local municipality requires the installation of high mast lights in various areas within its jurisdiction. The work is open to contractors holding a CIDB grading of 6ep or higher. A non-refundable tender deposit of r1,500.00 Is payable on collection of documents, and a compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 16 october 2026. Tenders must be submitted on the official documentation by 6 november 2026 at 14:00; emailed and late tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only; emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. Sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment requirements are stated in the tender data. Non-refundable tender deposit of r1,500.00 (Cash or proof of deposit) required on collection of documents. Returnable forms: none specified beyond the tender documentation itself.
George municipality seeks tenders for the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of grid-connected hybrid solar pv and battery energy storage systems (bess) at municipal facilities, under a contract lasting 36 months from appointment. Bidders must meet strict eligibility criteria including CIDB grading 2EB/2EP or higher, relevant project experience, and key personnel qualifications, with evaluation on an 80/20 price and b-bbee basis. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory eligibility stage—failure to meet the experience, CIDB, or key staff requirements will result in immediate disqualification, and a compulsory clarification meeting must be attended.
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked tender NO. GMT062/25-26, placed in the tender box at george municipality, fifth floor, directorate: financial services, supply chain management unit, civic centre, 71 york street, george. Closing time: 12:00 on wednesday, 04 november 2026. Late or unmarked tenders will not be considered. Faxed or emailed tenders are not accepted. Returnable documents: - completed tender document including all required forms. - Proof of tax compliance (tcs pin) with the tender. - Referee form (one per reference project) and completion certificate on client's letterhead. - Letter of intent from key personnel if outsourced. - Signed commitment letter and evidence if subcontracting within george municipality area. - B-bbee status certificate or affidavit (as applicable). Disqualification risks: - missing any of the eligibility proof documents (referee forms and completion certificates) for either reference project. - Non-attendance or late arrival at the compulsory clarification meeting. - Failure to meet any stage 1 eligibility criteria.
TRANSNET rail infrastructure manager requires an as-and-when contractor for 24 months to design, supply, repair, modify, install, test and commission 3 kv dc traction substations and 11 kv / 6.6 Kv ac distribution substations across the central and container corridors, covering 226 substations in the central region alone (durban, ladysmith, heidelberg, isando, vereeniging and krugersdorp). Work is released by task order, with the contractor's programme due within 3 days of each order, and spans complete substation work: transformers up to 5 mva, 6 mw rectifiers, switchgear, protection relays, battery banks, cabling, earthing, fencing, building and lighting works, and 24-hour site security. Pricing is an option a priced contract with a price list (tables 1 to 3 plus an oem annexure), quoted exclusive of VAT with 15% added. The most consequential bidder consideration is the sbd 6.2 Local production and content commitment, where designated-sector minimums run from 50% to 100% and breach gives TRANSNET cause to terminate the contract.
Submission method: electronic via TRANSNET e-tender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Closing: 29 october 2026 at 12:00pm — NO late tenders accepted. Upload limits: 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - T2.2-01 certificate of attendance (compulsory briefing proof) - T2.2-04 service plan - T2.2-05 project organogram & cvs of key personnel - T2.2-06 approach paper / method statement - T2.2-07 previous experience - T2.2-08 risk management - T2.2-09 health & safety requirements - T2.2-09a health & safety questionnaire - T2.2-09b health & safety cost breakdown - T2.2-09c letter of good standing (workmen's compensation) - T2.2-10 environmental management - T2.2-21 breach of law declaration standard forms (compress to obligation): - sbd 1 invitation to bid: signed offer cover page with bidder details - sbd 4 declaration of interest: discloses state employment or connections - sbd 6.1 Preference points claim: claims b-bbee points under 90/10 system - sbd 6.2 Local production & content declaration - sbd 8 past supply chain practices declaration - sbd 9 independent bid determination certificate: certifies NO collusion - authority to sign / board resolution: authorises signatory to bind the bidder disqualification risks: missing any returnable form, unsigned forms, late submission, non-attendance at compulsory briefing.
ESKOM requires the supply, delivery and service/repair/refurbishment of ge SA plus lv switchgear assemblies/components installed at grootvlei power station, on an as-and-when-required basis for 60 months. Bidders must comply with eskom's OHS legal and other requirements, including the OHS act and ESKOM standards, and must acknowledge and sign the OHS acknowledgement form. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory OHS compliance and the ability to manage contractors and suppliers in line with eskom's requirements.
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ESKOM requires the supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives used in industrial rotating equipment, under a five-year contract. Bidders must submit electronically via the ESKOM etendering system, and a valid csd number is mandatory to access the portal. The most critical consideration is ensuring all documents are uploaded correctly and finalized before the closing deadline, as late or incomplete submissions are not accepted.
Submission method: e-tendering via the ESKOM tender bulletin site on the ESKOM e-tendering page. Paper submissions are not permitted for e-tendering. - Upload and finalise the tender (pdf/excel) before the closing date and time; late or incomplete uploads are not accepted. - The e-tendering system will not allow changes or finalisation after the closing time. - Tenders must be submitted in english. - Sign the electronic tender; the signatory named as authorised will be held liable. - Organise documents into the technical, commercial and financial folders as indicated on the e-tendering page. - Returnable forms: complete and submit all mandatory tender returnables by the closing date and time. These include the acknowledgement form (stating whether the tender is for the whole or part of the scope) and the sdl&i undertaking (required by contract award). - If an agent submits on behalf of a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent must be submitted. - Disqualification risks: failure to submit/upload tender documents, failure to submit mandatory returnables, submitting after the closing time, or submitting a tender based on 100% sub-contracting.
The city of cape town requires a single service provider to calibrate, maintain and upgrade its electrical measurement systems, including test benches and meter verification equipment, over a contract period of up to 36 months. The successful bidder must hold a valid oem authorisation from applied precision plc s.r.o. To work on the city's test benches, and must be able to supply labour, parts and contingencies for minor repairs. Bids are evaluated on price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) under the 80/20 preference system, with NO minimum functionality score. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory oem authorisation letter, without which the bid will be declared non-responsive.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited into tender box 241 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town, before closing time. Envelope must show tenderer name and address, tender number and description, tender box number, and closing date. Tenders submitted by fax or email will be rejected. Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed): - form of offer and acceptance (c.2.1) - Details of tenderer (c.1) - Schedule f.2: Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums (if applicable) - schedule f.4: Preference points claim form (PPPFA 2022) - schedule f.5: Declaration of interest – state employees (mbd 4 amended) - schedule f.6: Conflict of interest declaration - schedule f.7: Declaration of tenderer's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8) - schedule f.8: Authorisation for the deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the cct - schedule f.9: Certificate of independent tender determination - schedule f.10: Proposed deviations and qualifications - schedule f.11: List of other documents attached - schedule f.13: Information to be provided with the tender - valid tax compliance status pin (recorded on details of tenderer) - oem authorisation letter from applied precision plc s.r.o. (Mandatory) - cover letter from company used to dispose electronic waste and batteries (required before orders are placed) disqualification risks: - any returnable document omitted or unsigned. - Tender received after closing time. - Failure to provide oem authorisation with tender or upon request. - Material deviation from tender requirements.
The city of cape town requires a 36-month term contract for the maintenance, repair, upgrade and refurbishment of high voltage gas insulated switchgear (GIS), covering six sections by oem brand: siemens, abb, hitachi, areva, xi'an xd, and online partial discharge testing. Bidders may be awarded one or more sections, with a winner and an alternative tenderer appointed per section. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory 70-out-of-100 minimum functionality score, which depends on key personnel with specific oem certifications and years of experience.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in tender box 238 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town, before closing time. Envelope must show tenderer name and address, the endorsement "tender NO. 74S/2026/27: term tender for the supply and delivery of maintenance, repair, upgrade and refurbishment services for high voltage gas insulated switchgear (GIS)", the tender box number, and the closing date. If the tender is too large for the box or the box is full, ask at the public counter (tender distribution office) for alternative instructions. Late tenders are not considered. Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed): - schedule f.1: Contract price adjustment - schedule f.2: Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums (authorises the signatory to bind the entity) - schedule f.3: Declaration for procurement above r10 million - schedule f.4: Preference points claim form (claims preference points under the 80/20 system) - schedule f.5: Declaration of interest – state employees (mbd 4 amended) (discloses whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state) - schedule f.6: Conflict of interest declaration - schedule f.7: Declaration of tenderer's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8) - schedule f.8: Authorisation for the deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the cct - schedule f.9: Certificate of independent tender determination (certifies NO collusion) - schedule f.10: Proposed deviations and qualifications by tenderer - schedule f.11: List of other documents attached by tenderer - schedule f.12: Record of addenda to tender documents - schedule f.13: Information to be provided with the tender (includes key personnel schedules) - schedule f.14: Appeal application also required: completed details of tenderer, copy of partnership/jv/consortium agreement (if applicable), documentary proof for preference claims (company registration, csd report, b-bbee certificate, financial statements, sworn affidavits), and a valid tax compliance status pin. Disqualification risks: any returnable form omitted or unsigned, late submission, material deviation or qualification, false declarations, or failure to provide requested information within 7 days.
Drakenstein municipality is procuring a contractor for electrical installation in buildings and associated works, with the contract running until 30 june 2030. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in the eb class with a grading designation of 1 eb or higher, and must be registered on the municipality's supplier database. The tender is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, and bids close on 29 october 2026 at 10:00.
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number, deposited in tender box 1 in the foyer of the civic centre, drakenstein municipality, berg river boulevard, paarl, 7620. Tender box 1 opening hours: monday to thursday 08:00–16:45, friday 08:00–15:30, excluding weekends and public holidays. Bids must be submitted on the official bid documentation provided by the municipality. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days after closing. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mailed or late tenders will not be accepted. The council reserves the right not to accept the lowest, only or any bid, and to accept any part of a bid. Returnable forms: mbd 1 (part b) – tax status declaration; the bid must be signed and completed in full. Disqualification risks: bid not in a sealed envelope, not marked with the tender number, not deposited before closing time, or submitted by any prohibited channel.
ESKOM has awarded a contract for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of complete rooftop photovoltaic (pv) solutions for single-phase customers with supply capacities from 20 to 60 amps, covering the distribution – gauteng cluster. This notification is a regret letter to unsuccessful bidders, listing the six successful suppliers. The key consideration for bidders is that this is an award notification, not an invitation to bid, and the contract has already been adjudicated.
This is a regret letter for unsuccessful bidders, not a new tender opportunity. The successful suppliers are: full swing 485 cc, med-tech engineers cc, on point on time solutions (pty) ltd, dodwana construction cc, nws consulting engineers - paleko jv, and afrika botshabelo enterprises (pty) ltd. The scope was design, supply, installation, and commissioning of rooftop pv solutions for single-phase customers from 20 to 60 amps, in the distribution – gauteng cluster. Enquiries should be directed to samukelisiwe ngobese, telephone 017 648 0079, email [email protected]. The regret letter is dated september 2026; NO further bidding action is required from unsuccessful bidders.
The city of tshwane seeks to appoint service provider(s) for electrical services, including maintenance, repairs, replacement of electrical equipment, installation work, and issuing of electrical certificates of compliance in city of tshwane buildings and facilities, for a period of three years as and when required. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3eb or higher and attend a compulsory briefing session.
Submit bids electronically via the sap ariba business network portal, with a hard copy as a supplementary submission deposited in the tender box at tshwane house, 320 madiba street, pretoria cbd, before the closing time and date. Each tender must be in a separate sealed envelope bearing the tender heading, reference number, closing time and due date, addressed to the divisional head: supply chain management. Bids must remain valid for 90 days after closing. Returnable documents include: sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 7.1/7.2 (contract form), and a completed central supplier database registration (www.csd.gov.za).
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