Supply and delivery of power supply system for electric motors.
SABS
In plain English
The project involves the supply and installation of a power supply system for testing electric motors on Test Bench 5, focusing on motors ranging from 90 kW to 400 kW. The tender does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for the supply and delivery of a power supply system and test bench equipment for electric motors. The project aims to upgrade the Rotating Machines laboratory to support testing for motors ranging from 90 kW to 400 kW. Key deliverables include a loading test bench, torque transducers, mounting tables, and data acquisition systems. The work will take place at the SABS Head Office in Groenkloof, Pretoria. Bidders must provide a three-year maintenance plan and a detailed project schedule. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 19 November 2026, and the tender closes on 02 December 2026 at 11:00 am.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Calibration certificate for transducer unit from an ILAC-accredited laboratory
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Monyepao
Email: lerato.monyepao2@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6055
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Lerato.Monyepao2@sabs.co.za in PDF format. Compressed zipped folders are permitted, but links or WeTransfer services will not be accepted.
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