L'Agulhas Substation Switchgear Service
Cape Agulhas Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
15 July 2026 at 14:00 · Struisbaai Municipal Office, Main Road, Struisbaai
In plain English
The Cape Agulhas Municipality is procuring switchgear services for the L'Agulhas Substation. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a grading of 1 EP or higher and must be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Cape Agulhas Municipality invites bids for the servicing and testing of Reyrolle switchgear at the L’Agulhas Substation. The project requires a qualified service provider to inspect the switchgear, protection relays, and battery tripping units, and provide a detailed condition report. Deliverables include the replacement of specific battery cells and umbilical cords. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and SANS 10142-1 standards. The work will take place in L’Agulhas, and bidders must have completed at least five similar projects in the last decade. The tender closes on 24 July 2026.
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 1 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (1EP)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- No municipal arrears exceeding three months
- Valid Compensation Commissioner Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIDB registration of 1 EP or higher
Contact & how to apply
Name: Manon McDonald
Email: manonm@capeagulhas.gov.za
Phone: 028-425-5500
How to apply: Submit physical bids in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. Deliver to the Tender Box at the Municipal Offices, 1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp, or post to the Municipal Manager, PO Box 51, Bredasdorp, 7280.
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