Supply and Installation of PV and BESS at Mqikela School
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is procuring a rooftop photovoltaic system with battery energy storage at Mqikela Senior Secondary School. Eligibility requirements are not explicitly stated in the text.
Always check the official documentDescription
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a ground-mounted Photovoltaic (PV) system with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Mqikela Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape. The project includes installing 32 x 640Wp modules, a 20kW hybrid inverter, and a 41kWh battery storage system. Key deliverables include site assessment, trenching, grid connection, and staff training. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 07 October 2026 via MS Teams. The tender is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 21 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading — 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 CIDB registration
- PV Green Card accreditation and registered Electrician Wireman Licence
- ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zingisa Ngamlana
Email: ngamlazi@eskom.co.za
Phone: 043-703-2316
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/. All documents must be in PDF format, with pricing schedules provided in both PDF and Excel. No hard copies or compressed files are accepted.
Related tenders
Supply and Installation of PV and BESS at School.
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a ground-mounted Photovoltaic (PV) system with Battery Energy Storage (BESS) at Freemantle Boys High School in the Eastern Cape. The project includes installing solar modules, a hybrid inverter, and a lithium battery system. Key deliverables are site assessments, electrical wiring, system integration, and staff training. The project follows an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option B) and must be completed within a strict timeline. The contractor must provide as-built drawings, operational manuals, and a 12-month warranty, ensuring compliance with SANS and IEC standards.
Rooftop PV Solution for Single-Phase Customers.
Eskom seeks up to 39 EPC contractors to design, supply, install, and commission rooftop solar PV systems with Battery Energy Storage Systems for residential customers needing single-phase systems from 20 to 60 Amps. The contract spans three years, with work allocated based on performance and resource availability. Contractors will handle feasibility assessments, electrical design, procurement, installation, testing, and maintenance. Tender closes on 06 October 2026 at 10h00.
Supply and installation of solar highmast floodlights.
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of two 20-meter solar highmast floodlights at the Mzimvubu Water Project near Maclear, Eastern Cape. The project includes site preparation, earthworks, concrete foundation construction, and installation of solar power and LED lighting systems. Maintenance kits and commissioning tests are required. Work must start within 14 days of the order. A compulsory site briefing is on 28 September 2026 at Ntabelanga Dam. Tender submissions close on 02 October 2026 at 11:00.
Supply and Delivery of LV and MV Power Cables.
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd seeks tenders for the supply and delivery of Low Voltage (LV) Power and Control Cables and Medium Voltage (MV) Power Cables to the Cape Coastal Cluster in the Eastern Cape. The contract is for two years on an 'as and when required' basis, starting 01 November 2026. It involves manufacturing, testing, and delivering cables per Eskom's technical standards. The tender is under the NEC3 Supply Contract and aims to appoint six suppliers. Key requirements include local content adherence, technical schedule submission, and compliance with quality and safety standards. The tender number is E3541DXECOU, with a non-compulsory clarification meeting on 23 September 2026 via MS Teams. Submissions close on 06 October 2026 at 10h00.
Maintenance of Low Voltage Facilities in Joe Gqabi District.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites tenders for scheduled maintenance of low voltage electrical facilities, nurse call systems, communications, PV systems, and UPS installations across health facilities in the Joe Gqabi District. The contract is for 36 months and includes servicing, testing, repairs, compliance certificates, and condition assessment reports. A compulsory meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on 15 September 2026. The tender closes on 02 October 2026.
Scheduled Maintenance of Low Voltage Facilities.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health seeks tenders for maintaining electrical and electronic systems in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro health facilities. The project includes hospitals, clinics, and mortuaries, focusing on low voltage panels, lighting, nurse call systems, PV solar systems, CCTV, and UPS installations. It requires a 36-month contract with 24-hour emergency response, routine inspections, repairs, and compliance certificates. A virtual clarification meeting is on 15 September 2026, and the tender closes on 02 October 2026.