Installation of Electrical Infrastructure at CSIR CHPC.
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In plain English
The document outlines health and safety specifications for contractors undertaking maintenance and construction activities at CSIR sites. Contractors must have their SHE files approved and issued with a permit to work by CSIR.
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The CSIR is inviting tenders for the installation of bulk power supply cables and electrical infrastructure at the CHPC facility in Rosebank, Cape Town. The project involves upgrading electrical systems in Rooms 27, 31, and the Main Data Center. Key deliverables include installing new dual-feed distribution boards, routing XLPE/SWA/PVC copper cables, installing industrial-grade sockets, and setting up galvanized wire mesh cable trays. The work must comply with SANS 10142-1 standards and include earthing, bonding, and digital metering integration. The project requires a 10-week completion timeline from the date of the purchase order. A compulsory site inspection is scheduled for 07 July 2026, and the tender closes on 17 July 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Electrical Engineering (Building) (4EB)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 4EB or higher
- Registered electrical contractor with Department of Employment and Labour for three-phase installations
- Valid Tax Compliance status verified via CSD
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Public Liability insurance cover of at least R20 Million
- Three references for data center electrical projects completed within last five years
- Mandatory attendance at compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically to tender@csir.co.za. The email subject line must include the RFQ number 9532/17/07/2026 and the project description. Files must not exceed 25MB; multiple emails may be used if necessary. Physical or cloud-link submissions are not accepted.
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