Installation of Solar PV System at Health Centre.
Thabisa Notshe
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 26 August 2026 at 11:00 · Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is procuring the installation of a 114kWh solar PV off-grid system at Motherwell Community Health Centre. Contractors with a CIDB grading of 2EB/EP or higher and registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database can bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender is for the installation of a 114kWh off-grid solar PV system at the Motherwell Community Health Centre. Issued by the Eastern Cape Department of Health, the project includes transporting donated equipment, civil works for foundations, electrical integration, and installing security systems like CCTV and fencing. The contractor must also handle commissioning, staff training, and system monitoring. The project duration is three months. Bidders must attend a compulsory virtual briefing session to qualify. The evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system, focusing on functionality, price, and specific goals.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Building) (2EB)) — 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 2EB/EP or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold PrEng, PrTech, PrTechni, or SACPCMP registration
- Installation electrician must hold a valid 3-phase Wireman's License
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thabisa Notshe
Email: thabisa.notshe@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 063-257-9284
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-tenders portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Ensure the file is named exactly as specified in the tender documentation.
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