Supply and Installation of 450kVA Generator.
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
29 July 2026 at 11:00 · Mokhali Boardroom, 23rd Floor, Fidel Castro Building, Bloemfontein
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a 450kVA diesel standby generator at Fidel Castro Building in Bloemfontein. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 3EP or higher and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites contractors to supply, install, and commission a 450kVA diesel standby generator at the Fidel Castro Building in Bloemfontein. The project includes decommissioning the old unit, civil works for access and plinths, electrical integration with a new Automatic Transfer Switch, and full system testing. The contract duration is six months from the site handover date. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 29 July 2026. Bidders must provide a project programme within two weeks of the start date. The work must be completed to professional standards, including staff training upon commissioning.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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 Tax Compliance status (SARS PIN or CSD MAAA number)
- Valid CSD Registration Report
- CIDB grading of 3EP or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Operating Regulation for High Voltage System (ORHVS) certificate
- CIPC company registration documents
- Proof of professional qualifications for Electrical Technician and Trade Tested Electrician
- Proof of municipal services compliance or valid lease agreement
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr Mosiuoa Kolobe
Email: kolobem@fsworks.gov.za
Phone: 051-492-1750
How to apply: Submit physical bids to the Ground Floor, Main Entrance Foyer, OR Tambo House, Cnr. St Andrews and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein. Documents must be indexed, neatly bound, and completed in black ink. No emailed or faxed submissions are accepted.
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