CIDB Grade 1–2 EP electrical installation and maintenance
Most small electrical tenders under R500,000 require CIDB Grade 1 or 2 in the Electrical Engineering (EP) category. Ensure your CIDB registration is current and matches the work class specified in the tender.
Yes. All suppliers to government, including small electrical contractors, must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at csd.gov.za. Registration is free and mandatory for any government tender.
CIDB Grade 1 electrical contractors typically qualify for contracts up to R200,000 as per CIDB grade limits. Grade 2 extends eligibility to R650,000. Tenders include electrical maintenance, lighting upgrades, DB board installations, and minor wiring works at government buildings.
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Supply and delivery of G7 material for Uitkeer roads at Somerset East in the Eastern Cape for DWS Construction South. The Department of Water and Sanitation requires bidders to submit samples of the G7 material within five days of request, and to demonstrate either direct quarry ownership or confirmed supply arrangements with the source supplier.
Supply and delivery of crushed sand for canal rehabilitation at the Ncora Irrigation Scheme in the Eastern Cape, for DWS Construction South. Bidders must comply with the technical specification and, if requested, submit crushed sand samples within 5 days – failure to do so will disqualify the bid.
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bidders to supply and deliver crushed 19mm stone for the Ncora Irrigation Scheme in the Eastern Cape. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form. The evaluation of bids will be conducted in four phases, including mandatory requirements, administrative compliance, technical evaluation, and preference points system.
Amatola Water is establishing term contract panels of pre-qualified civil engineering contractors for construction, upgrade, refurbishment, remedial works, completion and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, reservoirs and borehole development across the Eastern Cape for 36 months. Bidders must select one of five panels based on CIDB grading and submit a Portfolio of Evidence demonstrating relevant completed projects. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must be CIDB-registered at the required grading (at least 5CE or 6CE depending on category) and provide proof of at least two completed contracts in different disciplines within the last 10 years.
The Emalahleni Local Municipality is procuring a contractor to construct paved internal streets, roads, and a stormwater drainage system in Cacadu Town, Eastern Cape. The single most consequential requirement is the closing deadline of 11 September 2026 at 12:00, as no other conditions are specified in the available information.
The Coega Development Corporation is procuring a contractor to construct a 1.1 km extension of Alumina Street in Zone 5 of the Coega SEZ, providing access for heavy vehicles and operational vehicles to the new Wastewater Treatment Works. The works include road layerworks, asphalt surfacing, stormwater drainage, kerbing, and reinstatement of existing services. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in the prescribed category, and contractors with CIDB grading 8CE or higher must subcontract at least 36% of the works to SMMEs.
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is procuring maintenance and repair services for its civil infrastructure, including roads, stormwater, and related works, under a measured-term contract using Bills of Quantities. Bidders must price the Bills of Quantities in accordance with SABS 1200 specifications and provide a 5% performance guarantee (cash, bank, or insurance) within 21 days of acceptance. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory 5% security, which must be issued by a registered bank or insurer on the prescribed form.
The Greater Taung Local Municipality invites bids for the turnkey planning, design, construction, construction monitoring, and close-out of the Tamasikwa Multipurpose Centre. Bidders must meet a CIDB grading of 3GBPE for the contractor and 1GB for the consultant, and comply with 100% local content for cement, steel products, and construction components. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 31/08/2026 at 10:00 AM, with bids closing on 29/09/2026 at 12:00 PM.
This tender invites bids for a turnkey contract covering the planning, design, construction, construction monitoring and close-out of the LED Business Hub at Extension 6, under the Greater Taung Local Municipality. The contract requires 100% local content for cement and steel products, and the contractor must hold a CIDB grading of 3GBPE, with the consultant requiring 1GB. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 31 August 2026 and submit bids by 29 September 2026.
Bidders are invited to supply, deliver and construct temporary residential units for the Greater Taung Local Municipality over a 36-month period. The key obligation is that cement, steel components and construction materials must be 100% locally produced and content, and bidders must hold the required CIDB grading.
Minor repairs and maintenance to Qumanco J Tribal clinic in the Intsika Yethu sub-district, Chris Hani District, for the Eastern Cape Department of Health. The contract is for a 4-month construction period under JBCC Edition 6. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 2GB or higher and submit a fully priced Bills of Quantities with all mandatory returnable documents.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites contractors with a CIDB grading of 2GB or higher to submit electronic bids for minor repairs and maintenance to Qumanco Clinic in the Engcobo Sub-District, Chris Hani District. The contract is for a 4-month construction period under JBCC Edition 6, with evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20). Bids must be submitted electronically via www.etenders.gov.za before 11:00 on 01 September 2026, and bidders must submit all mandatory documents including CIDB, CSD, COIDA, and a qualified electrician.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites contractors with a CIDB grading of 2GB or higher to submit electronic bids for minor repairs and maintenance to Lahlangubo Clinic in the Engcobo Sub-District, Chris Hani District. The contract is for a 4-month construction period under JBCC Edition 6, with a 90-day tender validity. Bids will be evaluated in two stages: first for administrative and mandatory compliance, then under the 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA 2022), with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific targeted goals.
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites CIDB 3EB or higher contractors to tender for a 24-month NEC3 Term Service Contract to maintain electrical services at Chris Hani District for the Department of Social Development. Bidders must be CIDB-registered, CSD-registered, tax compliant, and submit a fully completed bid with all required forms by 22 September 2026 at 11:00. Evaluation is two-phase: compliance/responsiveness, then PPPFA 80/20 preference points (80 price, 20 specific goals).
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites CIDB 3SF or higher contractors to bid for a 24-month term contract covering the supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of fire equipment for the Chris Hani District, Department of Social Development. Bidders must be registered with SAQCC as Fire Detection Installers or Commissioners, attend a compulsory briefing, and submit a compliant bid by 22 September 2026. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) determining the winner.
The Greater Taung Local Municipality is establishing a panel of 15 professional service providers for civil engineering works for the 2027/2028, 2028/2029 and 2029/2030 financial years. Bidders must register to submit bids, with no mention of a specific tender brief. A R1 000 document fee applies and the closing is 1 October 2026 at 12:00 at the municipality.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health seeks a CIDB-registered electrical contractor (grade 2EP or higher in Electrical Infrastructure) to upgrade the electricity supply at Martje Venter/Tarkastad Hospital in Tarkastad over a 3-month period under JBCC Edition 6. The single most consequential requirement is achieving the 70% minimum functionality threshold — covering experience, key personnel, programme, local economic development and risk profile — without which the bid is disqualified before price is considered.
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is procuring the supply and delivery of a 40MVA power transformer and associated electrical equipment for the Eskom substation at the ELIDZ. Bidders must submit a signed and priced financial proposal online by 12h00 on 18 September 2026, and the successful bidder will be required to provide a 10% performance guarantee and comply with strict quality, health and safety, and delivery standards.
Nkangala District Municipality is procuring construction of the Eskom MV bulk electrical connection (Hare & Mink line sections to Pump Stations 3 & 4) for the Loskop Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Work Package 6C. Bidders must be accredited with Eskom, hold professional indemnity insurance, and submit a full set of compulsory returnable documents by 12:00 on 17 September 2026.
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