Two-year contract for HVAC maintenance in Eastern Cape.
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works
This tender closed on 11 August 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open electrical & plumbing tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The tender is for a two-year contract for the supply, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of HVAC mechanical equipment for Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro Cluster Five. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB Grading of 3ME or higher and be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites bids for a two-year term contract to maintain and repair HVAC mechanical equipment. The work covers various locations within the Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro. Key tasks include routine servicing of split and cassette units, re-gassing, filter replacement, and installing occupancy sensors. The contractor must provide qualified personnel for emergency repairs and maintenance. The project duration is 24 months, with a closing date of 11 August 2026. This contract ensures that all air-conditioning systems remain operational and energy-efficient across the specified government facilities.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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 3ME or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Proof of registration with the Compensation Fund
- Relevant refrigeration and air-conditioning trade qualifications and certifications
- Three written contactable project references
- Compliance with 100% local content requirements for specified materials
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tembinkosi Bityo
Email: tembinkosi.bityo@ecdpw.gov.za
Phone: 082-828-1942
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the tender number and description, to the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Block B Building Reception, Corner of Scholl & Amalinda Main Rd, East London, 5247. Electronic or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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