Maintenance of 6.6KV Powerflex 7000 VSDs at Zuikerbosch.
Rand Water
In plain English
Maintenance services for 6.6kV PowerFlex 7000 VSDs at Rand Water Zuikerbosch. Bidders must be accredited or certified by OEM (Allen Bradley) and meet pre-qualification criteria.
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Rand Water is seeking a service provider for the maintenance and repair of 6.6KV Powerflex 7000 Variable Speed Drives at the Zuikerbosch facility. The project involves inspecting, cleaning, and testing electrical components, verifying cooling systems, and performing operational checks under load. Key deliverables include updated maintenance logs, spare part recommendations, and comprehensive technical reports with updated schematics. The work must be completed within a one-month timeframe. This tender is issued by Rand Water and closes on 11 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Must hold OEM accreditation for Allen Bradley VSDs
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS VAT registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lorraine Chauke
Email: Lchauke@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-0635
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to lchauke@randwater.co.za and smangoal@randwater.co.za before the closing time on 11 November 2026.
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