Installation and Maintenance of UPS in Municipal Facilities
Msunduzi Municipality
In plain English
The Msunduzi Municipality is procuring services for the installation, maintenance, and refurbishment of uninterrupted power systems in municipal facilities. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a grading of 1ME/1EB or higher.
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The Msunduzi Municipality invites tenders for the installation, maintenance, and refurbishment of Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS) across various municipal facilities. This contract will run for a period of 36 months. The scope of work includes regular semi-annual and annual preventative maintenance, emergency callouts, and new installations as required. All work must follow Original Equipment Manufacturer standards. For new projects, the contractor must provide full technical specifications and wiring diagrams. The project will take place in Pietermaritzburg. The municipality requires the successful bidder to manage both labor and material supply, with specific requirements for electrical trade testing and authorized distribution status for UPS components.
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 1 Mechanical Engineering (1ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 1ME/1EB or higher
- Project Leader must hold an Electrical Trade Test certificate
- Must be an authorized agent or distributor for UPS batteries
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status Verification Pin
- Must provide proof of Works and Public Liability Insurance (R200,000 each)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntuthuko Phungula
Email: ntuthuko.phungula@msunduzi.gov.za
Phone: 033-392-2170
How to apply: Submit a hard copy and a soft copy on a USB drive in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at Msunduzi Municipality’s Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road, Pietermaritzburg, by 12h00 on 15 December 2026.
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