Renovations for security lights at Butterworth Hospital.
Zanele Plaatjie
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is procuring area lighting for Butterworth Hospital. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 2 EP or higher.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health is inviting tenders for the Butterworth Hospital Area Lighting project. The work involves improving security and area lighting to remove dark spots at the hospital located at the corner of Scanlen and Geach Street, Butterworth. Key deliverables include trench excavation, installation of galvanized light poles, cabling, lighting fittings, and commissioning. The project also requires site barricading and waste removal. The contract duration is four months, and work must be performed during normal business hours. The project is governed by the JBCC Edition 5.2 contract. The closing date for this tender is 01 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Bidders must price all items in the Bills of Quantities to be considered for the project.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIDB grading of 2 EP or higher with CRS number
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing or FEM Certificate
- Electrical personnel must hold valid trade certificates or diplomas
- Must be registered as an Installation Electrician
- Three reference letters for similar projects with Practical Completion Certificates
- Financial statements for turnover and capital assessment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zanele Plaatjie
Email: zanele.plaatjie@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 043-707-6800
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the eTender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/ by logging in with CSD credentials, selecting the tender, and using the e-Submission process. Telephonic, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted.
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