MV and LV Switchgear Maintenance and Repairs.
Porcia
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
30 September 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams meeting
In plain English
The SABC is seeking a service provider for maintenance and repairs of medium and low voltage switchgears for three years. Bidders must have a minimum CIDB grading of 5EP and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The SABC invites bids for the maintenance and repair of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage switchgears at its Auckland Park headquarters in Johannesburg. The contract covers a three-year period and includes routine inspections, annual major maintenance, relay calibration, and emergency support for various switchgear panels. Key tasks involve cleaning insulation, testing circuit breakers, lubricating mechanisms, and providing detailed condition assessment reports. The project requires a team of qualified electricians with specific trade certifications and experience. Bidders must be located within a 100km radius of the SABC Head Office to ensure timely service delivery. The work involves servicing 34 MV vacuum panels, 29 MV oil panels, and 65 LV circuit breakers to ensure the reliability of the electricity distribution infrastructure.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (5EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 5EP or higher
- Valid SARS tax compliance pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Business address within 100km of SABC Auckland Park
- SACPCMP registration for Health and Safety Officer
- Three references for similar switchgear maintenance work
- Relevant artisan trade test certificates for project team
Contact & how to apply
Name: Porcia
Email: Tenderqueries@sabc.co.za
Phone: 011-714-4644
How to apply: Submit your bid electronically in PDF format to RFPSubmissions@sabc.co.za. Ensure the email subject line clearly states the Bidder’s Name, Tender Number, and Tender Title.
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