Electrification of Off-Grid Connections at Maqhashiya Village.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring supervision, labour, equipment, and materials for the electrification of 60 off-grid connections using Solar PV in Maqhashiya Village, with a 12-month post-installation maintenance period. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's environmental and OHS requirements and provide relevant documentation.
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Eskom invites tenders for the electrification of 60 off-grid connections at Maqhashiya Village, KZN, using Solar PV technology. The project includes the provision of supervision, labour, equipment, and materials (excluding Eskom-supplied items like poles, cables, and meters), followed by a 12-month post-installation maintenance period. The work involves civil, structural, and electrical installations, including lightning protection and earthing systems. The project is located in a rural area near Melmoth, KZN. Bidders must attend mandatory online and on-site clarification meetings to qualify. The contract follows NEC3 Engineering & Construction standards. All work must comply with strict OHS, environmental, and quality management specifications.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (6EP)) — 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 (Grade 6EP or higher)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS Tax Pin
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- B-BBEE certificate or valid Sworn Affidavit
- CSD Registration Number
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification or equivalent
- SACPCMP registered Construction Manager and Safety Officer
- Compliance with local content thresholds for steel and PV components
Contact & how to apply
Name: Easweri Hadden
Email: haddeny@eskom.co.za
Phone: 031-710-5290
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register, upload categorized documents (Technical, Commercial, Finance) in PDF format, and finalize the submission to receive a confirmation ID.
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