Supply and Maintenance of Standby Generators for Eastern Cape.
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works
This tender closed on 7 August 2026
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In plain English
The contract is for the supply, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of standby generators and other mechanical equipment for Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB Grading of 4ME or higher and be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites bids for a two-year contract to supply, service, repair, and maintain standby generators and mechanical equipment. The work will take place across various sites in the Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro, including the Bisho Youth Care Centre and Amalinda facilities. Key deliverables include routine four-monthly servicing, reactive repairs, diesel refueling, and the maintenance of cooling and electrical systems. The contract duration is 24 months, and the project aims to ensure the continuous operational readiness of critical mechanical infrastructure. Bidders must be prepared to perform work during standard business hours, with provisions for emergency repairs.
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 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 4ME or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Certified trade-tested Diesel Mechanic qualification
- Three written contactable references for similar completed projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tembinkosi Bityo
Email: tembinkosi.bityo@ecdpw.gov.za
Phone: 082-828-1942
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number and description. These must be deposited into the tender box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Corner of Scholl and Amalinda Main Road, Amalinda Block B Building, East London, by 11:00 am on 07 August 2026.
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