Voltage Transformer Diagnostics and Replacement Services.
Siya Manqele
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 September 2026 at 11:00 · 231 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, Stage Door
In plain English
The Playhouse Company is procuring services for voltage transformer fault diagnostics, engineering report, supply, replacement, testing, and commissioning. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 1EB or 1EP, be registered as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Employment and Labour, and have a valid B-BBEE certificate.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Playhouse Company invites bids for the diagnostic, repair, and replacement of Voltage Transformers (VT) at their facility in Durban. The project involves a detailed investigation of 11kV switchgear, the production of an engineering report by a professional engineer, and the supply, installation, and commissioning of new equipment. The work requires coordination with eThekwini Electricity for system isolation and testing. Key deliverables include raw test data, a formal engineering report with root cause analysis, a commissioning certificate, and final close-out documentation. Bidders must provide a project implementation schedule. The closing date for this tender is 30 September 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Electrical Engineering (Building) (1EB)) — 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 grading: 1EB, 2EB, 1EP, or 2EP
- Registered Electrical Contractor with Department of Employment and Labour
- Must include an ECSA-registered professional engineer
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Attendance at compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siya Manqele
Email: accountant2@playhousecompany.com
Phone: 031-369-9507
How to apply: Interested bidders must attend the compulsory site briefing meeting to sign the attendance register. Applications must be submitted via email to Accountant2@playhousecompany.com before the closing date and time.
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