Completion of Smozomeni P6 Electrification Project.
Sandile Sithole
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
19 June 2026 at 10:00 · Council Chamber, Richmond
In plain English
The Richmond Local Municipality is seeking a qualified contractor to complete the Smozomeni P6 Electrification Project. Bidders must be registered with CIDB with a grading of 3EP or higher and on the National Treasury Suppliers Database (CSD).
Always check the official documentDescription
The Richmond Local Municipality invites bids for the completion of the Smozomeni P6 Electrification Project. The work involves finishing electrical infrastructure, including installing poles, transformers, conductors, and smart meters. The contractor must also handle testing, commissioning, and project handover. The project requires design reviews and coordination with Eskom. All work must be completed to ensure the system is fully energized. The project is located in the Richmond area. The tender requires a compulsory site briefing on 19 June 2026, and the final submission is due by 26 June 2026.
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 3 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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 of 3EP or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Registered on Eskom supplier database
- Key project staff must hold relevant professional qualifications and CVs
- Minimum of 3 reference letters for similar completed projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sandile Sithole
Email: sandile.sithole@richmond.gov.za
Phone: 033-212-2155
How to apply: Tender documents must be reserved via email to sandile.sithole@richmond.gov.za by 17 June 2026. Sealed bids must be hand-delivered to the tender box at the Richmond Municipality, 57 Shepstone Street, by the closing date.
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