Design and Installation of Solar System at Mandeni Park.
SCM
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 June 2026 at 10:00 · 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 (LED Boardroom)
In plain English
The tender is for the design, supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a 30 KWp grid-tied solar photovoltaic system at Mandeni Youth Enterprise Park rooftop. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites bids for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 30 KWp grid-tied solar photovoltaic system. The project will be located at the Mandeni Youth Enterprise Park. Key deliverables include the installation of solar panels, a 30 KW inverter, a 30 KWh battery, and an air conditioning unit. The service provider must also submit a design report, a handover report, and a formal Certificate of Compliance upon completion. The project is expected to be completed within a 6-month period following the signing of the service agreement.
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 (Building) (2EB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid CIDB grading of 2EB
- Industry certifications: SAPVIA, PV Greencard, or ECA
- Valid Electrical Installation Regulations Compliance Document
- Project engineer must hold valid ECSA registration
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2731
How to apply: Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and bidder details. Submissions must be deposited into the bid box located at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, before the closing date.
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