Electrical contractor for transformer maintenance in Ward 3.
Mr. Mukelani Bhodoza
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 September 2026 at 10:00 · Technical Services Boardroom, 2 Croton Place, Mandeni
In plain English
The Mandeni Municipality is seeking a qualified electrical contractor for maintenance and handover of four transformers in Ward 3. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CIDB in contractor grading designation 2EP or higher and on the Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
Mandeni Municipality invites bids for the maintenance and handover of four electrical transformers located in Ward 3. This project requires a qualified electrical contractor to ensure the equipment is properly serviced and handed over. The work will take place within the Mandeni municipal area. Interested parties must attend a compulsory clarification meeting and site inspection on 16 September 2026 at the Technical Services Boardroom. The final deadline for all bid submissions is 23 September 2026 at 12h00.
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.
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 2EP or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must attend the compulsory clarification meeting
- Must not be listed on the National Treasury Defaulters Database
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. Mukelani Bhodoza
Email: mukelani.bhodoza@mandeni.gov.za
Phone: 032-456-8291
How to apply: Collect bid documents at the Mandeni Municipality Civic Centre, 2 Kingfisher Road, after paying a R600 fee. Submit sealed envelopes marked with the bid number in the tender box at the same address. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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