Comprehensive Service of Diesel Standby Generator.
Khanyisa Maqwara
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
15 October 2026 at 11:00 · iThemba LABS, 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng
In plain English
A comprehensive major service, inspection, testing, and condition assessment of an existing diesel standby generator is being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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iThemba LABS invites service providers to perform a comprehensive major service, inspection, and testing of a diesel standby generator at their Braamfontein facility in Johannesburg. The project includes engine maintenance, fuel and cooling system checks, electrical system inspections, and once-off exhaust repairs. The contractor must conduct load testing and provide a detailed report on the generator's condition and any identified defects. The work must be completed by qualified technicians with proven experience in industrial generator maintenance. A compulsory site visit is scheduled for 15 October 2026, and the final submission deadline is 22 October 2026.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of relevant technical qualifications and technician competency
- Evidence of a comparable project completed within the last three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khanyisa Maqwara
Email: scm2@tlabs.ac.za
Phone: 021-843-1379
How to apply: Submit your quotation and all required supporting documentation via email to scm2@ilabs.nrf.ac.za before the closing date and time.
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