Panel for electrical maintenance at Amatola Water.
Namhla Ndlamla
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 June 2026 at 11:00 · 17 Grant Davis Drive, Nahoon Dam - Boathouse
In plain English
Amatola Water is procuring services for testing, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and servicing of transformers and medium voltage motors for pump stations and water treatment works. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 2EP or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
Amatola Water invites bids for a three-year panel of service providers to perform maintenance, testing, and repairs on electrical equipment. The work includes servicing medium voltage motors, transformers, circuit breakers, and relays at various pump stations and water treatment sites, including Nahoon, Sandile, and Peddie. The project involves both preventative and reactive maintenance, such as oil testing, cable fault location, and substation equipment commissioning. The contract is awarded on an ad-hoc basis, with work performed at multiple locations under Amatola Water jurisdiction. The closing date for this tender is 09 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.
- 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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 2EP or higher
- Registered Electrical Contractor with Department of Labour
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid Compensation Fund and UIF Letters of Good Standing
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Completed four relevant projects as company experience
- Key personnel must hold ECSA registration and professional qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Namhla Ndlamla
Email: nndlamla@amatolawater.co.za
Phone: 043-707-3700
How to apply: Submit original bid documents in a sealed envelope marked with the Bid Number and Description. Deliver to the Tender Box at the reception of Amatola House, 6 Lancaster Rd, Vincent, East London.
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