Two-year contract for electrical services in Amathole and Buffalo City.
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works
This tender closed on 9 October 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 supply, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of electrical equipment for Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB Grading of 3EB or higher and be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites bids for a two-year term contract to provide electrical supply, servicing, repairs, and maintenance. The work will be performed at various facilities within the Buffalo City Metro Cluster Four, including the John X Merriman Youth Care Centre and Silver Crown. Key deliverables include the maintenance of distribution boards, lighting systems, electric fencing, and fire safety equipment, as well as conducting electrical parameter testing and ad-hoc repairs. The contract duration is 24 months, and the work will be issued on an ad-hoc basis. Bidders must ensure all electrical work is performed by qualified personnel. The tender is governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract framework. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract, and the successful service provider will be required to provide a performance guarantee.
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 Electrical Engineering (Building) (3EB)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 3EB or higher
- Valid wireman license or recognized electrician trade test certificate
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of registration and good standing with Compensation Fund
- Minimum of three written contactable project references
- Valid tax compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Yandisa Ngxazisa
Email: yandisa.ngxazisa@ecdpw.gov.za
Phone: 082-559-9050
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the tender name and number, and deposited into the tender box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Block B Building, Corner of Scholl & Amalinda Main Rd, East London, 5247.
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