Supply and Installation of Solar Panels at ARC OVR Campus
Emmy
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 June 2026 at 11:00 · ARC OVR Campus, 100 Old Soutpan Road (M35), Private Bag X05, Onderstepoort, 0110
In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of solar panels at the ARC OVR Campus. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 5EP or higher.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a grid-tied solar system with battery backup at the ARC OVR Campus in Onderstepoort. The project includes installing a 44-66kWhp PV system, 90kWh battery storage, and 100kW hybrid inverters for the Residue and EPV Laboratories. Key deliverables include load partitioning, electrical upgrades, web-based monitoring, and training for four staff members. The project must be completed within three months of the award. Bidders must attend a compulsory information session on 18 June 2026. Proposals remain valid for 180 days.
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 5 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (5EP)) — 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.
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 5EP or higher
- PV modules must meet IEC 61215/61730 and inverters must meet NRS 097-2-1
- System design must be signed off by a Professional Engineer or Technologist
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of required technical personnel qualifications and experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Emmy
Email: galanem@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9316
How to apply: Bidders must purchase documents from the PURCO SA website (https://purcosa.co.za/tender/18073) for R1,150.00. Submissions must be uploaded electronically via the PURCO SA portal at https://purcosa.co.za/my-tenders. No physical, email, or faxed applications will be accepted.
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