Professional services for Ladysmith Hospital generator upgrade.
S. ZULU
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
29 October 2026 at 10:00 · Ladysmith Hospital (Maintenance workshop)
In plain English
The KZN Department of Health is seeking a multi-disciplinary team for upgrading and replacing the generator set at Ladysmith Hospital. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database and meet specific professional registration requirements.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works invites tenders for the appointment of a multi-disciplinary professional team. The project involves the upgrading and replacement of the generator set at the main substation of Ladysmith Hospital in the uThukela District. Key deliverables include dismantling the existing emergency power system, commissioning a new 500kVA generator, reconfiguring distribution boards, and providing a three-year maintenance contract. The project requires a team consisting of a Professional Electrical Engineer, a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and a Professional Structural Engineer. The estimated project duration is seven months. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 29 October 2026 at the Ladysmith Hospital maintenance workshop. Bids must be submitted by 18 November 2026.
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.
- 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
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid ECSA registration and PrivySeal for all professional engineers
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with relevant professional council
- CIPC registration document not older than one month
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R1 million per discipline
Contact & how to apply
Name: S. ZULU
Email: Samkelo.Zulu@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 036-638-8097
How to apply: Bids must be physically deposited into the bid box located at the Department of Public Works: Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Hyde Park, Ladysmith, 3370. Electronic, faxed, or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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