George municipality: design, build, and maintain hybrid solar pv + bess systems (36-Month contract, CIDB 2EB/2EP, 80/20 evaluation)

Closing date: Wednesday, 04 November 2026 at 12:00.

Compulsory clarification meeting: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:00.

Venue: Luminance Room, Electrical Engineering Services Department, Brick Road, Industrial Area, George.

Attendance: compulsory; arriving after 11:15 will not be allowed entry.

Compulsory clarification meeting: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:00, in the Luminance Room, Electrical Engineering Services Department, Brick Road, Industrial Area, George. Non-attendance disqualifies the tender. Arrival after 11:15 will not be permitted.

Technical queries:

• Contact: Mr. S Noyakaza
• Telephone: (044) 691 2074
• Email: [email protected]

Tender document collection and payment:

• Contact: CVW Consultants
• Email: [email protected]

Submission address:

George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Directorate: Financial Services, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George, 6530.

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.

Two-stage evaluation:

Stage 1 — Eligibility (pass/fail):

• Experience: at least 2 projects within the last 7 years, each ≥50 kWp PV and ≥50 kWh BESS, in South Africa, either (a) design, engineering, procurement, testing, and commissioning, or (b) formal maintenance contracts of at least 12 months with scheduled preventative maintenance. Once-off or ad-hoc callout work not accepted.
• Key staff: at least one ECSA registered Electrical Engineer or Technologist, or a Registered Installation Electrician with a valid PV Green Card (SAPVIA) or equivalent.
• Minimum CIDB grading 2EB/2EP or higher.
• Registered as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Labour.

Stage 2 — Scoring (80/20 system):

• 80 points for price.
• 20 points for B-BBEE status and specific goals, per PPPFA Regulations 2022.

Scope: operation and maintenance of PV solar systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a period of twelve (12) months from date of appointment.

Systems: grid-connected hybrid solar systems (PV + BESS).

Maintenance must include scheduled preventative maintenance; once-off or ad-hoc callout work will not be considered as qualifying experience.

Subcontracting: allowed for part of the works to a company located within the George Municipality area, provided the subcontractor holds the required experience, registrations, qualifications and certifications. A signed commitment letter and supporting documentary evidence must be submitted with the tender.

Key personnel: at least one of the following on the team:

• ECSA registered Electrical Engineer or Technologist; or
• Registered Installation Electrician with a valid PV Green Card (SAPVIA) or equivalent.

If not permanently employed, a Letter of Intent from the proposed professional confirming commitment and registration details must be submitted.

Subcontracting: allowed to a company within the George Municipality area, provided the subcontractor holds required experience and registrations. A signed commitment letter and documentary evidence must be submitted.

Experience requirements are as specified under eligibility: either commissioning projects or formal maintenance contracts for PV + BESS systems completed within the last 7 years. Proof required: Referee Form per project (from a separate contactable referee) and completion certificate on client's letterhead stating scope of work, system sizes, and year of completion.

Tender document purchase: non-refundable deposit of R309.35 per document.

Payment details:

• Account Name: George Municipality
• Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
• Account Number: 62869623150
• Branch Code: 210554
• Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
• Reference: GMT062/25-26

Collection of tender documents must be arranged at least two (2) working days in advance.

CIDB: minimum contractor grading 2EB/2EP or higher at time of bid submission, maintained for contract duration.

Department of Labour: must be registered as an Electrical Contractor, valid for contract duration.

Tax compliance: TCS PIN for bidders' tax compliance information must be submitted with the tender document.

Central Supplier Database: successful bidder must register on the CSD.

B-BBEE: 20 points awarded for B-BBEE status and specific goals; appropriate certificate or sworn affidavit required as per PPPFA Regulations.

The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw the invitation, re-advertise, reject any tender, or accept part of it. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender.

Eligibility requirements:

• Experience: at least 2 reference projects (each ≥50 kWp PV and ≥50 kWh BESS) completed within the last 7 years in South Africa, either as design/engineering/procurement/testing/commissioning, or as formal maintenance contracts of at least 12 months duration. Proof: Referee Form and completion certificate for each project.
• Key staff: at least one ECSA registered Electrical Engineer or Technologist, or Registered Installation Electrician with valid PV Green Card (SAPVIA) or equivalent.
• Minimum CIDB grading 2EB/2EP required at bid submission and maintained for contract duration.
• Registered as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Labour, valid for contract duration.

Failure to comply results in disqualification.

Evaluation is in two stages as per the standard evaluation criteria. Stage 1 is pass/fail eligibility. Stage 2 scores price (80 points) and B-BBEE status and specific goals (20 points), per PPPFA Regulations 2022.