Upgrading Electricity Supply at Tarkastad Hospital.
N Mjuluki
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is upgrading the electricity supply to Martje Venter/Tarkastad Hospital. Contractors with a CIDB grading of 2EP or higher in Electrical Infrastructure can bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Eastern Cape Department of Health has issued a tender for the upgrading of the electricity supply at Martje Venter Hospital in Tarkastad (Tender Number: SCMU3-P26/27-0891-H0). The project involves the construction of approximately 450 meters of Medium Voltage (MV) overhead power lines, the installation of a 200kVA pole-mounted transformer, and the setup of a new 200kVA meter kiosk. The scope also includes mounting existing Low Voltage (LV) overhead wires onto new structures, as well as testing and commissioning the entire distribution system. The contract duration is three months, and the work must be performed according to JBCC Edition 6.2 standards. The project requires specialized electrical infrastructure work, including site establishment and reinstatement. The closing date for this tender is 09 November 2026 at 11:00 am. Bidders must ensure all work complies with technical specifications for MV and LV reticulation, including proper foundation arrangements for poles.
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 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 2EP or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold relevant trade or professional certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: N Mjuluki
Email: Noluthando.mjuluki@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 083-279-7323
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the e-tender portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Bidders must log in with their CSD credentials, locate the specific tender, and follow the 'Start e-Submission Process' to upload all required documents before the closing date and time.
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