Replacement of MV Switchgear at Fort Napier Hospital.
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
24 November 2026 at 11:00 · Lecture Room, Fort Napier Hospital
In plain English
Replacement of the main substation MV switchgear at Fort Napier Hospital. Bidders must be registered with a CIDB grading of 6EP or higher and on the Central Supplier Database.
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The KZN Department of Public Works is seeking a contractor to replace the Main substation MV Switchgear at Fort Napier Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. This project is expected to be completed within a nine-month period. Interested parties must attend a compulsory site briefing on 24 November 2026. The tender closes on 9 December 2026 at 11:00. The project follows an 80/20 preference points system, which includes specific goals for youth and women ownership.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (6EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 6 EP or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Must attend the compulsory tender briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr N. Dube
Email: Ndabezinhle.dube@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 072-252-9809
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via physical delivery to the Department of Public Works, Southern Region Office, 10 Prince Alfred Street extension, Pietermaritzburg. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted.
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