Supply and Installation of PV and BESS at School.
Eskom
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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 involves installing 80 solar modules, a 50kW hybrid inverter, and a 71kWh lithium battery system. Key deliverables include site assessments, electrical wiring, system integration, and staff training. The project must follow an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option B). The work must be completed within a strict timeline, starting with a site establishment phase and concluding with commissioning and handover. The contractor is responsible for providing as-built drawings, operational manuals, and a 12-month warranty on workmanship and equipment. All work must comply with SANS and IEC standards for renewable energy systems.
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 — 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
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid Tax Clearance and COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must hold relevant industry certifications (PV Green Card, Wireman Licence, ECSA registration)
- Must possess ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Must provide audited financial statements for the last two years
- Must comply with local content thresholds
- Must provide proof of CIDB registration
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 submitted in both PDF and Excel. No hard copies will be accepted.
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