Upgrade of Emergency Power Distribution System.
Lesedi Manganye
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 August 2026 at 11:00 · Reception, National Health Laboratory Service, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham
In plain English
The tender is for upgrading the emergency power distribution system for SAVP Production Block 14, including service and maintenance for five years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit if applicable.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites tenders for the upgrade of the emergency power distribution system at the SAVP Production Block 14 in Sandringham, Johannesburg. The project includes a five-year service and maintenance plan. Key deliverables involve the removal and replacement of multiple distribution boards, partial rewiring, and the installation of a 200kVA UPS system. The contractor must perform on-site tracing of all cables and circuits. The construction phase is estimated to last nine months, followed by a 12-month defects liability period and a four-year maintenance contract. The tender requires the submission of a Health and Safety plan, as-built drawings, and operations manuals. The closing date for submissions is 09 September 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Proof of CSD registration
- CIDB grading 4EB or higher
- Registered electrical contractor with Department of Labour
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional registrations and qualifications
- Key personnel must have minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
- Three reference letters for projects valued at R5,000,000 or more
- Attendance of compulsory briefing session
- Commitment to provide public liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lesedi Manganye
Email: lesedi.manganye@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 011-386-6165
How to apply: Submit two separate sealed envelopes marked 'Technical Proposal' and 'Financial Proposal' to the tender box at the NHLS Main Reception, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg. A soft copy must also be provided on a USB.
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