Diagnostic Testing of Insulating Oil Services.
eThekwini Municipality
This tender closed on 4 September 2026
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In plain English
The tender is for diagnostic testing of insulating oil over a thirty-six month period on an as-required basis. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the diagnostic testing of insulating oil and emergency oil-spill response services. This contract will run for thirty-six months on an as-required basis, starting from November 2026. The work involves condition monitoring of high-voltage power transformers, oil analysis, and soil remediation at various substations in Durban. Key deliverables include 24/7 service availability, provision of sampling kits, transformer oil training, and detailed data reporting. The service provider must maintain a local office within the eThekwini boundary. The project requires specialized laboratory testing capabilities and adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations.
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.
- 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 CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Database
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate
- ISO 9000, SANS 14000, and SANS/IEC 17025 accreditations
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Commissioner
- Transformer Chemistry Specialist with relevant qualifications and CV
- Valid medical fitness and driver licenses for all operators
- Valid First Aid Level 1 and safety training certifications
- Valid hazardous waste disposal license
- Certified, color-coded lifting equipment and vehicle compliance documentation
- Proof of OHS Act compliance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nyaniso Mlilo
Email: Nyaniso.Mlilo@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-9422
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at the ground floor foyer, Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, submit electronically via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the ruling version.
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