Servicing and refueling of a 450 KVA generator.
Lihle Cindi
In plain English
Servicing and refueling of a standby diesel generator for 24 months is being bought. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in diesel generator maintenance and be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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Postbank SOC Limited invites bids for the servicing and refueling of a 450 KVA Volvo generator located at the Freepen Building in Bloemfontein. The contract covers a 24-month period. Key deliverables include eight quarterly maintenance visits, annual load bank testing, and the supply of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel. The service provider must perform functional testing of the Auto-Transfer Switch and provide detailed service reports after each visit. Additionally, the contract requires 24/7 emergency call-out support. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in generator maintenance and provide three signed reference letters for similar work. The project aims to ensure the reliable operation of the facility's power backup system through scheduled maintenance and on-demand fuel deliveries.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIPC business registration
- Valid fuel distribution license
- Valid Public Liability insurance
- Valid tax compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Cindi
Email: lihlecindi@postbank.co.za
Phone: 074-032-1111
How to apply: Submit your proposal via email to rfq.procurementlc@Postbank.co.za. You must use the tender reference number RFQ 17/2026 in all correspondence. Ensure your submission is sent before the closing date of 21 August 2026 at 16:30 PM.
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