Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 4 March 2026. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Farm No 502 JQ, Hartebeesthoek, Krugersdorp District - Hartebeeshoek - Mogale City -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Feb 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-145951
This tender invites bids for the construction of a 1 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant at the sansa hartebeesthoek site in krugersdorp, gauteng. The project involves installing pv modules, inverters, transformers, distribution boards, and associated electrical infrastructure to support the space agency's operations.
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Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Farm No 502 JQ, Hartebeesthoek, Krugersdorp District - Hartebeeshoek - Mogale City -
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Annexure B- Tender Drawings.pdf
Date & Time
Wednesday, 04 March 2026 - 11:00
Venue
SANSA Space Operations Office, Farm JQ 502 Haartebeesthoek, Mogale city, West Rand District, South A
No specific requirements found
MandatoryCategory: compliance
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 5
MandatoryCategory: compliance
02 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Mar
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
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Contact Information
Source: Annexure B- Tender Drawings.pdfConsulting Engineer: Khulandle Consulting Engineers SA CC. Address: 62 Van Ryneveld Ave., Pierre Van Ryneveld, Pretoria, 0045. Phone: (012) 662 3611. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.khulacon.com
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure B- Tender Drawings.pdfScope: Construction of a 1 Megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Plant at SANSA Hartebeesthoek site, Krugersdorp. Key Components: PV Solar Modules (JAM72S30 555/MR, 555W each), Inverters (100kW and 150kW Hybrid Power Systems), Transformers (11kV/400V, 315kVA and 400kVA), Distribution Boards, Switchgear, Surge Protective Devices, Combiner Boxes, Battery Packs (200kWh), and Monitoring Systems (Data Logger, Router, Local Monitoring). Standards: All work must comply with latest SANS standards (SANS 10142-1, SANS 1816, SANS 1974, SANS 187, SANS 1874), relevant codes, and municipal by-laws. Requirements: Contractor must verify site conditions, take own measurements, coordinate with other service providers, and ensure all equipment is approved by the consulting engineer before delivery. Testing: Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) as per SANS 187 and on-site tests as per SANS 1874 clause 5. Documentation: Supply all wiring diagrams and major equipment documentation. Training: Provide training for at least one qualified staff member on operation and maintenance. Housing: Equipment must be housed in a fully air-conditioned and ventilated shipping container. Cable Specifications: Use specified PVC/PVC or SWA/PVC/PVC Cu. cables with BCEW as per wire schedule (e.g., 35mm2 to 300mm2 4-core cables). Additional: Inverter must have built-in bypass switch. Cable joints must be done by certified personnel. As-built drawings required for cable routes.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure B- Tender Drawings.pdfB-BBEE Minimum Level: 5. Standards Compliance: SANS 10142-1, SANS 1816, SANS 1974, SANS 187, SANS 1874. Equipment Approval: Written approval from consulting engineer required before equipment delivery to site. Certification: Cable joints must be carried out by certified personnel.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
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Awaiting Award of Contract
This tender has not yet been awarded. The contracting authority is expected to publish the award notice in due course.
04 Mar
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
Organization
South African National Space AgencyContact Person
SCM Department
Phone
012-334-5000
[email protected]
Website
www.sansa.org.za/category/spaceoperations/
Address
Farm No 502 JQ, Hartebeeshoek, Krugersdorp, 1740, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
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Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Data conflicts
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Farm No 502 JQ, Hartebeeshoek, Krugersdorp, 1740, South Africa
Median Estimate
R 1 466 250
Range
Based on CIDB grading. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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