Electrical maintenance for Tsitsikamma Section, Garden Route National Park.
SANParks
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 November 2026 at 10:00 · Technical Services Stores, Stormsriver Mouth
In plain English
The tender is for servicing and maintenance of LV and MV electrical systems and compliance in the Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route National Park for 60 months. Bidders must be registered with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Employment and Labour.
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South African National Parks (SANParks) invites bids for the electrical maintenance and compliance of the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park. The contract covers a 60-month period. The scope includes preventative and breakdown maintenance for Medium Voltage (up to 11kV) and Low Voltage systems, including substations, distribution boards, lighting, and backup generators. The service provider must offer 24/7 emergency support with a 4-hour response time for critical failures. Key deliverables include regular service reports, electrical testing, and the issuance of Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) for all repairs and installations. Work will be performed on-site at the Tsitsikamma Section.
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 1 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (1EP)) — 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 1EBE/1EP or higher
- Registered with Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa
- Registered with Department of Employment and Labour
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of Public Liability Insurance
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Personnel must hold Wireman's Licence or Installation Electrician registration
- Three references for similar work completed within five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Meagan van Neel
Email: meagan.duplessis@sanparks.org
Phone: 042-281-1607
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to tsitsikammarfqs@sanparks.org. Submissions sent to any other email address will be disqualified. Ensure all documents are submitted before the closing date of 23 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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