RFI for Solar Energy Solution at Onderstepoort.
Nokuthokoza Mbhele
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 June 2026 at 09:00 · OBP Offices, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, 0110
In plain English
Onderstepoort Biological Products is seeking information on solar energy solutions for electricity generation, management, storage, and distribution. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Always check the official documentDescription
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) is seeking information for a solar energy and battery storage microgrid solution. The project involves designing and installing a hybrid system to provide uninterrupted power for vaccine manufacturing, cold chain storage, and cleanroom operations at their facility in Onderstepoort, Gauteng. The system must integrate solar panels, battery storage, existing grid connections, and diesel generators to ensure zero-downtime. Interested parties must attend a compulsory site briefing on 25 June 2026. The closing date for submissions is 02 July 2026. Bidders must demonstrate experience in critical facility power systems and provide support services within South Africa.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Registered on the OBP E-Procurement portal
- Attended the compulsory site briefing
- Proven experience in critical facility power systems
- Local service support and critical spares availability in South Africa
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nokuthokoza Mbhele
Email: Purchasing@obpvaccines.co.za
Phone: 012-522-1500
How to apply: All applications must be submitted via the OBP E-Procurement portal. Bidders must first register their company on the portal to receive login credentials. Submissions via email will not be accepted.
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