Solar Backup Systems for Hospital Oxygen Plants
DBSA
In plain English
The tender is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of solar-powered backup systems at 20 hospital facilities. Bidders must be registered with CSD and CIDB.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and 36-month maintenance of solar-powered backup systems at twenty (20) hospital facilities across South Africa. These systems will support containerized Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen generating plants. The project is divided into two clusters (069 and 070) and requires a full lifecycle approach, including civil, structural, and electrical works, as well as the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS). Bidders must perform site-specific electrical load monitoring for seven days prior to design. The work must be completed while maintaining uninterrupted clinical services. The contract follows NEC3 standards, and the successful service provider must ensure 98% energy availability throughout the maintenance period. The project requires an accelerated delivery schedule with concurrent multi-site implementation.
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 7 Electrical Engineering (Building) (7EB)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 7 EB or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of valid COIDA and UIF registration
- Professional registration with ECSA for Engineers and SACPCMP for Safety Officers
- Master Installation Electrician registration with Department of Employment and Labour
- Proof of three completed PV/BESS projects valued at minimum R5 million each
- Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Noma Rakoma
Email: nomascm@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3263
How to apply: Bidders must request a secure Microsoft OneDrive submission link via email to nomascm@dbsa.org before the closing date. Submissions must be uploaded as a compressed folder containing the required volumes, supporting evidence, and pricing schedules as specified in the tender documentation.
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