Upgrading Electricity Supply at Tarkastad Hospital.
Noluthando Mjuluki
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is upgrading the electricity supply to Martje Venter/Tarkastad Hospital. Contractors with a CIDB grading of 2EP or higher can bid.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites bids for the electrical supply upgrade at Martje Venter/Tarkastad Hospital. The project involves installing new poles, a 200kVA transformer, a meter kiosk, and stringing 450 meters of overhead power lines. The work includes testing and commissioning the medium voltage distribution system. The contract duration is three months. The project is located in Tarkastad. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar overhead line construction and provide a full team of qualified personnel, including a linesman and safety officer. The closing date for this project is 08 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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
- Active CIDB grading of 2EP or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional certifications
- Must provide CIPC company registration documents
- Must provide proof of physical business address
Contact & how to apply
Name: Noluthando Mjuluki
Email: Noluthando.mjuluki@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 083-279-7323
How to apply: Submit your bid electronically via the e-tender portal at www.etenders.gov.za. You must log in with your CSD credentials, locate tender SCMU3-P26/27-0661-H0, and follow the e-submission process to upload all required documents before 11:00 am on 08 September 2026.
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