Construction of Civil Works for a Generator Farm.
Procurement Specialist
This tender closed on 9 October 2026
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In plain English
Construction of civil works for a generator farm is being procured. Eligible bidders must submit tenders online by the closing date.
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Mintek is inviting bids for the construction of a generator farm at their facility in Randburg, Gauteng. The project involves bulk earthworks, site clearance, and the construction of reinforced concrete plinths for containerized generators. Key deliverables include the installation of a cable trench system, a transformer bay, perimeter drainage, and a 2.4-meter high-security anti-climb mesh fence with vehicle and pedestrian gates. All work must follow SANS 1200 and SANS 920-2011 standards. The project is expected to be completed within a four-month timeframe. Bidders must provide a site-specific health and safety plan, a quality assurance plan, and as-built records upon completion. The work will take place on an active site, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols to ensure the continuity of Mintek’s daily operations.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid SARS tax compliance PIN
- Must hold a valid COIDA certificate of good standing
- Minimum CIDB grading of 3CE required
- Construction Manager/Engineer must hold active ECSA or SACPCMP registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Procurement Specialist
Email: tenders@mintek.co.za
Phone: 011-709-4111
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the online tender box at https://secure.sabeexdms.com/organisation/view/5496. Bidders must upload three separate zip files containing compliance documents, the tender submission, and the financial offer, using the naming convention [Tender Number]-[Tenderer Name].
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