Maintenance of Deutz Generators at SABS Secunda
SABS
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19 November 2026 at 11:30 · 5 Bunsen Street, Secunda, Mpumalanga 2302
In plain English
Maintenance and service of two Deutz 150 KVA Stand-by Generators at SABS Secunda. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and provide a valid BBBEE certificate.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider to maintain and service two 150 KVA Deutz stand-by generators located at their facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The project involves installing fuel storage and monitoring systems, engine heating jackets, and performing comprehensive preventative maintenance, including engine servicing, electrical system inspections, and load testing. The successful bidder must provide a detailed service report and a six-month warranty on all work and parts. The project requires technical expertise in diesel mechanics and electrical systems to ensure the generators remain operational. The closing date for this tender is 26 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- N3-N6 technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Diesel Engineering
- Valid Trade Test Certificate (Mechanical/Fittings) and Wireman license
- Five contactable reference letters for similar projects within the last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: LETHABO WHITNEY NEDONDWE
Email: Lethabo.Nedondwe@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6044
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their quotations via email to Lethabo.Nedondwe@sabs.co.za before the closing date and time. No late submissions will be accepted.
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